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as in offering
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
we will present a performance of Our Town tomorrow evening
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2
as in introducing
to make (one person) known (to another) socially
may I present my niece Sarah?
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as in donating
to make a present of
the company presented a gold watch to him on the occasion of his retirement
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Recent Examples of presenting
Ezra did his own showcasing when meeting with CBS LA, presenting his entire collection of toy police cars, his detective notebook and his beloved police hat.
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Lesley Marin, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The live-action show is a rather loose adaptation of the original manga, presenting itself as a glossy prestige drama, a bit more serious than its source material.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
David Peterson’s pitch count rose early, presenting the right opportunity for Manaea.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere, Maggie Entenfellner, the columnist at Krone who is also one of the chiefs of Freunde der Tierecke, described Kathrin presenting another donation of 50,000 euros to a children’s organization.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Turnout among Black voters in rural areas declined between 2020 and 2024, presenting Democrats an urgent challenge heading into the 2026 Senate race.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
So, ever since 1964, the Academy has been in the business of presenting the Order of Lincoln.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Mills took over from Zoe Ball presenting one of the BBC’s most popular shows, the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, last year.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Instead of presenting customers a take-it-or-leave-it price hike, Netflix can now steer those on the Standard package toward the lower-cost package with ads.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Lesley Marin, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The live-action show is a rather loose adaptation of the original manga, presenting itself as a glossy prestige drama, a bit more serious than its source material.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
David Peterson’s pitch count rose early, presenting the right opportunity for Manaea.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere, Maggie Entenfellner, the columnist at Krone who is also one of the chiefs of Freunde der Tierecke, described Kathrin presenting another donation of 50,000 euros to a children’s organization.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Turnout among Black voters in rural areas declined between 2020 and 2024, presenting Democrats an urgent challenge heading into the 2026 Senate race.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
So, ever since 1964, the Academy has been in the business of presenting the Order of Lincoln.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Mills took over from Zoe Ball presenting one of the BBC’s most popular shows, the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, last year.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Instead of presenting customers a take-it-or-leave-it price hike, Netflix can now steer those on the Standard package toward the lower-cost package with ads.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presenting
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The byway stretches over 49 miles from Idaho Springs to Bergen Park and is the highest paved road in North America, offering panoramic views of the Continental Divide.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The showrunner revealed that the upcoming fourth season will mark a creative reset, introducing a fresh narrative while keeping the ensemble cast intact.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2026
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Netflix picked up the first two seasons of Sullivan’s Crossing two months later, introducing a broader audience to the show based on the best-selling novel series by Robyn Carr.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Brazil’s vaccine program ultimately survived because allies outside government stepped in to defend it not only with political advocacy, but by donating money and resources and with social activism.—
Jessica A.J. Rich,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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White got it immediately; donating $30,000 to the effort.—
Jimmy Jellinek,
SPIN,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Rocus, also known as The Bone Wreck, ran aground while transporting a cargo of cow bones to be used as fertilizer on the island, thus giving Anegada's Cow Wreck Beach its unique name.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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All in all, Springs totaled seven scoreless innings, one hit, two walks, six strikeouts and 93 pitches before giving way to a bullpen that also blanked the Bombers.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Like barn raisings or pub quizzes, Pynchon may be best tackled among friends, with each contributor volunteering their insights and interpretations to inspire the rest.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The campaign highlights the restaurant’s long-standing role in the community, from volunteering with local schools and supporting nonprofit efforts to providing a space for Girl Scout troops and small businesses.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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The legislation also proposes a ban on ICE agents who wear masks or hide their badges, use unmarked cars and city vehicles, or use municipal spaces as staging areas for enforcement and raids.—
Menika Dirkson,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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In a March 27, 2026, indictment by a grand jury, Cindy Burdine is accused of staging fake robberies of her Boulder dance studio, Kenesis Dance, and committing insurance fraud.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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An environmental unit, an aircraft rescue and firefighting truck, providing foam from the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport were called to the scene, the department said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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Wang, the activist, is hoping that the high-tech industries that are now the nation's priority will help Shanxi's transition by providing jobs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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In Rome, Pope Leo XIV observed the first Good Friday of his papacy by carrying a wooden cross for all of the 14 stations of the Way of the Cross, marking the first time in decades that a pope carried the cross to every station.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Kelley makes a play for Göring’s trust by befriending his wife and daughter and carrying letters to them, against all regulations.—
Alice Kaplan,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Presenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presenting. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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