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
Under long-standing (and still existing) federal law, hospitals are required to treat, stabilize or transfer anyone presenting with a serious medical condition that could be considered an emergency.
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Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
As the credits roll, the short film nods to that possibility, presenting a series of clips of different hotel owners proudly introducing themselves to the audience.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
What To Know Friday's decision suspends the lower court ruling and could have far-reaching effects on immigrant communities, employment, and deportation protocols, presenting the second decision in only a few months from the court to allow the deportation of migrants.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Prosecutors and Rocha’s defense are now presenting evidence to the jury to determine if Rocha’s sentence will be life in prison without parole or death.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
The book is a policy handbook meant to address the realities of political life following the turmoil of the French Revolution, presenting a Christian alternative to both the authoritarian secular liberalism and counterrevolutionary movements of the day.
—Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
Cassie Ventura Releases Statement Through Lawyer Cassie Ventura's lawyer, Douglas Wigdor, has released a statement following sentencing, presenting his client as a courageous trailblazer for taking on her powerful ex.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
Whereas the prosecution spent more than six weeks presenting its case against Combs, the mogul's defense did not call any witnesses to the stand and rested its case in under 30 minutes.
—Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Apple Music is the halftime show’s presenting sponsor, so the 2026 event is formally known as the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 29 Sep. 2025
Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
As the credits roll, the short film nods to that possibility, presenting a series of clips of different hotel owners proudly introducing themselves to the audience.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
What To Know Friday's decision suspends the lower court ruling and could have far-reaching effects on immigrant communities, employment, and deportation protocols, presenting the second decision in only a few months from the court to allow the deportation of migrants.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Prosecutors and Rocha’s defense are now presenting evidence to the jury to determine if Rocha’s sentence will be life in prison without parole or death.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
The book is a policy handbook meant to address the realities of political life following the turmoil of the French Revolution, presenting a Christian alternative to both the authoritarian secular liberalism and counterrevolutionary movements of the day.
—Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
Cassie Ventura Releases Statement Through Lawyer Cassie Ventura's lawyer, Douglas Wigdor, has released a statement following sentencing, presenting his client as a courageous trailblazer for taking on her powerful ex.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
Whereas the prosecution spent more than six weeks presenting its case against Combs, the mogul's defense did not call any witnesses to the stand and rested its case in under 30 minutes.
—Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Apple Music is the halftime show’s presenting sponsor, so the 2026 event is formally known as the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presenting
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Caroline Ervin, landscape designer and owner of The Georgetown Garden Shop, told shrubs that produce berries in the fall are especially valuable during migration season, offering essential nutrition to birds in need of high-fat, energy-rich foods.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Feller told Al Jazeera that Chinese employers would have to accommodate non-Mandarin speakers by offering English-language positions and improve work-life balance.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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The show portrays Watkins introducing Gein to the story of Ilse Koch, a real-life Holocaust war criminal.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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In addition to their regular economy offering, airlines are also introducing new or refreshed premium economy cabins.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Post intact materials for free pick up in your neighborhood’s buy-sell-trade group or inquire about donating them to a charity such as Habitat for Humanity ReStore.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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In honor of Kentucky’s state parks and natural wonders, New Era Whiskey Company is donating $3,000 to the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Ross is also taller, giving officers more viewing coverage above crowds than Walking Horses, which can be as short as 14 hands, or 4 feet, 9 inches tall.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Free friendship bracelets at Insomnia Cookies Meanwhile, Insomnia Cookies is giving customers free friendship bracelets for the day.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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Tanner and her team are not alone—the community has rallied their support to rebuild their beloved community gardens with hundreds of people volunteering their time to help.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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With a passion to help people, Klie now wants to spend more time volunteering to help the homeless in Columbia.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, the designer continued to expand the narrative around the label with tie-ups with historic pastry shop Cova and supporting British artist Rachel Hobkirk by staging an exhibition in Milan and releasing the dedicated catalogue earlier this year.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Here's what to know Then in the 1960s, the Brown Theatre returned to its original purpose, staging live entertainment.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Its speakers also improved, providing clearer vocals and deeper bass than before.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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The digital reproduction of the color and contrast in the IMAX 70mm and VistaVision prints was extremely impressive, providing a pretty acceptable facsimile of VistaVision’s grain while being a little less soft than the IMAX 70mm presentation.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The suspect, Jihad Al-Shamie, was not carrying a firearm and the only shots fired were by responding law enforcement officers, Watson said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Amato cautioned that even if the method works, carrying a pregnancy at an advanced age poses significant health risks.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Presenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presenting. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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