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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
Chait has extensive experience presenting to the Board of Education and unfailingly upholds the administration’s perspective.
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
On the witness stand, Colin Gray described presenting the rifle to his son after the family opened Christmas presents in 2023.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Instead of presenting a long list of providers, many of whom would not be a good match, the company’s referral platform uses AI to eliminate facilities that don’t meet the patient’s rehabilitation needs, don’t accept the patient’s insurance, or are not conveniently located.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors on Wednesday rested their case as did the defense — without presenting any witnesses.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Bella Hadid is currently in Milan for Fashion Week, where designers are presenting their fall-winter 2026–2027 collections.
—Chloé Versabeau, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2026
Early on in the contract talks that began before the previous contract expired, both Aetna and UConn Health lobbed public accusations that each other was not presenting reasonable proposals.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
The Native Bound Unbound research team learned of a Black-presenting Choctaw man named Spence Johnson, who was captured in Oklahoma and taken to Shreveport, Louisiana, where he was sold into slavery.
—Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
After the game, Ontario Christian honored Holguin’s determination as a protege of the late Kobe Bryant by presenting her with a mural of the Lakers star.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
On the witness stand, Colin Gray described presenting the rifle to his son after the family opened Christmas presents in 2023.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Instead of presenting a long list of providers, many of whom would not be a good match, the company’s referral platform uses AI to eliminate facilities that don’t meet the patient’s rehabilitation needs, don’t accept the patient’s insurance, or are not conveniently located.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors on Wednesday rested their case as did the defense — without presenting any witnesses.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Bella Hadid is currently in Milan for Fashion Week, where designers are presenting their fall-winter 2026–2027 collections.
—Chloé Versabeau, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2026
Early on in the contract talks that began before the previous contract expired, both Aetna and UConn Health lobbed public accusations that each other was not presenting reasonable proposals.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
The Native Bound Unbound research team learned of a Black-presenting Choctaw man named Spence Johnson, who was captured in Oklahoma and taken to Shreveport, Louisiana, where he was sold into slavery.
—Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
After the game, Ontario Christian honored Holguin’s determination as a protege of the late Kobe Bryant by presenting her with a mural of the Lakers star.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presenting
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Trevilla said that in another part of Jalisco, soldiers killed another high-ranking cartel member accused of orchestrating violence by offering hit men more than $1,000 for every soldier killed.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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For those who want to eat well without spending a fortune, here’s a selection of restaurants newly awarded a Bib Gourmand (given to establishments offering excellent, good-value cooking) in the 2026 Michelin Guide.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
23 Feb. 2026
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While rooted in simplicity, the brand hasn't shied away from the occasional avant-garde shift, introducing vibrant hues and bold accents over time.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Some of the changes mirror what the organization suggested to the Pentagon in January, including discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge, introducing a Military Service merit badge and waiving registration fees for the children of military personnel.—
Jamie Stengle,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Impact that continues today Communities Foundation of Texas has been the steward of that gift ever since, donating anywhere from $10,000 to $100,000 per year to organizations in need.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Would donating one potentially shorten her lifespan?—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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Occupational giving statistics more or less tracked with the postelection analysis of pundits.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Islamabad blames Pakistani Taliban militants for much of that violence – and accuses Kabul of giving them shelter on its territory.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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According to his mother, Anthony at one point had been piecing things together and was volunteering in the community.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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There will also be students volunteering as servers during the event and a harpist providing musical entertainment.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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After staging their big comeback a few years ago, tried-and-true ballet flats are officially here to stay.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2026
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Two Minnesota school districts and a teachers union are seeking an emergency order to stop federal agents from staging at and around public schools.—
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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For most of Sunday, Bridgeman played golf stuck in neutral, par golf through 15 holes with nobody — not even McIlroy — truly providing pressure.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Delegates had the chance to officially endorse a party favorite, providing a major lift in a contest with the distinct lack of any obvious front-runner.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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When an organism carrying a gene drive mates with a wild-type organism, the CRISPR system makes a cut in the wild-type chromosome.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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But the sandwich, created by Cincinnati's first McDonald's franchise owner whose clientele was predominantly Catholic, might be carrying an unwelcome surprise — parasites.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Presenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presenting. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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