1
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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3
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
Over five seasons, For All Mankind has been one of the smartest, most thrilling series on TV, presenting an alternate history in which the Soviets made it to the moon first.
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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 29 May 2026
In response to Norris’ warnings last week, Suarez said the public works director was presenting a false choice.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Unlike traditional advisory platforms, which often require multiple consultations before presenting usable options, RetireWizard provides meaningful data upfront — putting the saver in the driver's seat from the very first interaction.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The Book of Dead Philosophers by Simon Critchley eases this worry by presenting the life and death of nearly 200 philosophers in short, engaging, humorous profiles.
—Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Little Red Dots were first spotted in 2022 by the JWST, immediately presenting themselves to astronomers as something completely new, perhaps a type of galaxy never seen before.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 28 May 2026
On the first night, a concert stage presenting live music on East Chicago Street near Riverside Drive will be the main draw.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Each editor submitted recommendations for the list ahead of presenting their strongest cases, stating how and why each work was about America.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
The lunar environment itself is exceptionally harsh, presenting significant engineering challenges for designing a vehicle that can operate reliably, while still meeting NASA’s accelerated deployment timelines and tighter constraints.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 29 May 2026
In response to Norris’ warnings last week, Suarez said the public works director was presenting a false choice.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Unlike traditional advisory platforms, which often require multiple consultations before presenting usable options, RetireWizard provides meaningful data upfront — putting the saver in the driver's seat from the very first interaction.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The Book of Dead Philosophers by Simon Critchley eases this worry by presenting the life and death of nearly 200 philosophers in short, engaging, humorous profiles.
—Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Little Red Dots were first spotted in 2022 by the JWST, immediately presenting themselves to astronomers as something completely new, perhaps a type of galaxy never seen before.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 28 May 2026
On the first night, a concert stage presenting live music on East Chicago Street near Riverside Drive will be the main draw.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Each editor submitted recommendations for the list ahead of presenting their strongest cases, stating how and why each work was about America.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
The lunar environment itself is exceptionally harsh, presenting significant engineering challenges for designing a vehicle that can operate reliably, while still meeting NASA’s accelerated deployment timelines and tighter constraints.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presenting
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The punk rocker, 70, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 AMAs in Las Vegas on Monday, May 25 and gave a sweet speech offering encouragement to any kid interested in music.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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The expansive Montauk Yacht Club is introducing new wellness options for the summer season, from a floating wellness cabana in collaboration with Elemis to a partnership with Jamie O’Brien Surf Experience.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
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Since early 2022, Living Earth has helped shape the artistic component of the experience, introducing everything from musicians and experimental performers to theatrical and immersive experiences.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Anyone donating blood Saturday will receive a free movie ticket as a thank you gift.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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In addition to being able to shop in the vein of Miller's effortless, glam vibe, DSW is also donating a portion of sales of from the edit (up to $25,000) to the Girl Scouts of Greater New York in honor of Miller's experiences with the organization during her childhood in Georgia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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Hoff struck out 11 batters, giving him 76 strikeouts in 43 2/3 innings.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Plus, its fabric and zippers are the same color, giving the jacket an upscale monochromatic look.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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This is about taking an online course in strategic management, volunteering to lead a project to practice your leadership skills or taking on a role that forces you to present to clients to build your communication skills.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Veterans understand this instinctively, voting at higher rates than civilians, volunteering more hours, running for office, and serving in government at greater rates.—
D’Juan Wilcher,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2026
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Swept up and down staircases by men in tuxedos, Monroe made the number look effortless—a masterful stroke thanks to Cole, who managed her limitations by staging moves that felt organic to the number.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Civilian city unions received their own significant package of raises after staging a one-day strike.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Ulrich said the cemetery is one of few nationally that has a memorial squad solely dedicated to providing full military honors.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Stenergard highlighted Russia’s precarious condition to argue for tighter sanctions on its energy sector, namely a ban on providing maritime services, such as insurance, access to ports, and financing.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Behind him, in single file, trailed a troop of men and women carrying decades-old L1A1 and Lee-Enfield rifles.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The system relied on an 11-parachute sequence to safely decelerate the capsule carrying a crew of four astronauts from over 25,000 mph in space to a gentle 20 mph splashdown.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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“Presenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presenting. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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