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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
Instead, focus on protecting finances and calmly presenting evidence.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
More than 10 finalist teams competed in the challenge, presenting projects focused on issues such as recycling, tree canopy, and rising temperatures.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors rested their case immediately after presenting the video and audio evidence.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
Along with presenting their own work, Soleimanpour and Elerian will work with artists, performers and communities to provide platforms and support to artists at different stages of their careers.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
At the 2026 Watches and Wonders, the Swiss watchmakers are presenting the new Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points collection, in full titanium.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
But the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, which is presenting the 1599 play at several venues through May 3, would like you to view it in a somewhat different light.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
And for fans of the book, the musical is true to the original, especially in presenting the pain families suffer when Alzheimer’s affects a loved one.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Sellers should prepare for motivated buyers by pricing their homes well and presenting them well.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
More than 10 finalist teams competed in the challenge, presenting projects focused on issues such as recycling, tree canopy, and rising temperatures.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors rested their case immediately after presenting the video and audio evidence.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
Along with presenting their own work, Soleimanpour and Elerian will work with artists, performers and communities to provide platforms and support to artists at different stages of their careers.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
At the 2026 Watches and Wonders, the Swiss watchmakers are presenting the new Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points collection, in full titanium.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
But the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, which is presenting the 1599 play at several venues through May 3, would like you to view it in a somewhat different light.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
And for fans of the book, the musical is true to the original, especially in presenting the pain families suffer when Alzheimer’s affects a loved one.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Sellers should prepare for motivated buyers by pricing their homes well and presenting them well.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presenting
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The family of missing Oakland resident Amy Hillyard is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to her safe return home.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Whereas insurance coverage on the average passenger car might be as low as fifteen thousand dollars per bodily injury, tractor-trailers often carry policies worth at least a million dollars, offering the prospect of a much bigger payout.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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People are urged to keep windows and doors closed, run air conditioners and air purifiers, and avoid introducing further air pollution with grilling or fireplaces.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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But the hope is that the industry will recognize the financial incentive of introducing diverse perspectives.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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As with her past books, Wilson is donating a portion of the proceeds to a charitable cause, in this case the San Diego Humane Society.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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In the 1980s, Patagonia began donating 10% of its profits to environmental causes, later upping the ante to 1% of total sales or 10% of profits, whichever was greater.—
Tony Biasotti,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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In 2022, researchers concluded that Neanderthals and humans lived alongside each other in France and Spain for up to 2,900 years, giving them plenty of time to potentially learn from or even breed with each other.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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As was the case with the white-and-green dress for her Pakistan tour, Elizabeth, in her fashion choices, sought not only to avoid giving offense but to offer symbolic ingratiation, and among the most fascinating garments on display are those representing diplomatic dressing.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The 49th Elgin Valley Fox Trot is set for Sunday, May 31, with the museum being one of 10 nonprofits that will benefit from proceeds in exchange for volunteering to oversee and marshal the event.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The act also closes a loophole that allowed utility companies to collect extra incentives for volunteering to join a regional grid.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The grass needs cutting, the edges need trimming, the hedges are creeping and the garden beds are staging a weed rebellion.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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This would presumably mean claiming responsibility for staging the accidents—and asserting that Motta and Alfortish had believed the cases to be legitimate.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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While companies are recognizing the importance of unpaid care, providing some benefits, the weight of unpaid care will increase unless the labor supply is replenished, Nestler said.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The goal was to stimulate economic development and job creation in distressed areas around the country by providing tax incentives to investors who would back the projects.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Authorities said Osorio-Valencia was carrying a backpack containing a Wi-Fi jammer, a sledgehammer, a screwdriver, a wallet, and jewelry.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Leaving it all behind for a few days and carrying everything on my back reminded me that the best way to connect with nature is by simplifying, listening and observing what’s around us.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Presenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presenting. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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