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as in offers
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
we will present a performance of Our Town tomorrow evening
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as in introduces
to make (one person) known (to another) socially
may I present my niece Sarah?
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as in donates
to make a present of
the company presented a gold watch to him on the occasion of his retirement
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as in todays
the time currently existing or in progress
I cannot talk to you at present, but perhaps in a few minutes
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as in gifts
something given to someone without expectation of a return
an impressive array of presents for the bride and groom
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Recent Examples of presents
Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
But virality presents its own crossroads.
—Amy Francombe, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
As the 2026 Texas high school hardball season gets underway, the American-Statesman presents its preseason all-Central Texas baseball team.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
From the outset, Euphonic Sounds presents itself as a spinning teacup ride, owing as much to Ragger’s gonzo instrumentation as the music’s natural buoyancy.
—Aly Eleanor, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
Deforestation risk has become another focus, particularly in South America, where cattle farming presents environmental concerns.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Cooling presents another unresolved challenge.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
This article presents five reasons why slit-seeding at the right time of year is a great way to renovate a lawn composed of cool-season grasses.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
One of those performances returns this weekend when the choir presents its 11th Black History Month concert at The Freight music hall in Berkeley.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
The Pugliese chef presents gourmet seasonal tastings in four, six, or eight courses.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
On Christmas morning my sister and I would arise at dawn and sit impatiently in front of the tree, waiting to open dozens of presents that had come in from across the Lemann family’s expanse of relatives, friends, and law-firm clients.
—Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
It was originally supposed to be a story with more ghosts and such, but the real-world system the film presents was horror enough.
—Blake Simons, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Indeed, even those who are excited about the potential of expanding the scope of semen analysis point to the logistical challenges the test presents.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
Traditions vary worldwide, but some celebrations can include families getting dressed up, gathering together and giving presents to each other.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Christmas was the first time in more than a decade that Wicks had had presents to unwrap for the holiday.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
Right now, a lack of funding serves as the most significant obstacle to balancing the AI divide, but new federal interest in scaling AI presents opportunities.
—Jerel Ezell, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
However, the World Cup presents an additional challenge the Super Bowl didn’t quite match in scale.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
But virality presents its own crossroads.
—Amy Francombe, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
As the 2026 Texas high school hardball season gets underway, the American-Statesman presents its preseason all-Central Texas baseball team.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
From the outset, Euphonic Sounds presents itself as a spinning teacup ride, owing as much to Ragger’s gonzo instrumentation as the music’s natural buoyancy.
—Aly Eleanor, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
Deforestation risk has become another focus, particularly in South America, where cattle farming presents environmental concerns.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Cooling presents another unresolved challenge.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
This article presents five reasons why slit-seeding at the right time of year is a great way to renovate a lawn composed of cool-season grasses.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
One of those performances returns this weekend when the choir presents its 11th Black History Month concert at The Freight music hall in Berkeley.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
For expert gift-givers, it’s also equipped for wrapping presents and giving packages a professional look.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
The Pugliese chef presents gourmet seasonal tastings in four, six, or eight courses.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
On Christmas morning my sister and I would arise at dawn and sit impatiently in front of the tree, waiting to open dozens of presents that had come in from across the Lemann family’s expanse of relatives, friends, and law-firm clients.
—Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
It was originally supposed to be a story with more ghosts and such, but the real-world system the film presents was horror enough.
—Blake Simons, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Indeed, even those who are excited about the potential of expanding the scope of semen analysis point to the logistical challenges the test presents.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
Traditions vary worldwide, but some celebrations can include families getting dressed up, gathering together and giving presents to each other.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Christmas was the first time in more than a decade that Wicks had had presents to unwrap for the holiday.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
Right now, a lack of funding serves as the most significant obstacle to balancing the AI divide, but new federal interest in scaling AI presents opportunities.
—Jerel Ezell, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presents
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The restaurant also offers a strong selection of sakes that pair well with the menu.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Cheese offers calcium for bone health.—
Ashia Aubourg,
Outside,
19 Feb. 2026
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The collection also introduces new fits such as the Lennoxx, a women’s slim straight fit built for versatility.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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Event sponsor AdventHealth introduces a new purchase award for the 2026 event.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Neighborhood Shares program is an initiative where every store donates 100 percent of its unsold products that are still safe and edible to local non-profit organizations.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
11 Feb. 2026
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Diplo’s Run Club donates a portion of every ticket sale to Good Sports, a nonprofit creating equitable access to youth sports.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2026
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Stepping back from the noise, the news, and even our daily responsibilities from time to time gives us space to recharge, reflect, and find our center again.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Feb. 2026
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German Member of European Parliament, S&D group and Chair of the International Trade Committee Bernd Lange gives a press conference on EU-US trade negotiations at the European Parliament, in Strasbourg on July 9, 2025.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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The bin that volunteers Alford and Wilson were processing on a recent morning were collected in November from Camp Stewart for Boys, a summer camp on the North Fork of the Guadalupe upstream from Hunt.—
Liz Teitz,
San Antonio Express-News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Smith now volunteers to help other inmates navigate the technology, particularly during virtual job interviews designed to simulate modern hiring processes.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Claimed to be an all-weather solution, the system provides precision, even in limited visibility scenarios.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Crystal Walk promenade, stretching over about a third of a mile, or 450 meters, provides shade under artificial branches covered in 10 tons of crystals that give it its name.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Multiply that pause by a full plane, and suddenly, boarding feels endless and contributes to delays.—
Julie Rousseau,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Pumpkin seed extract and saw palmetto blocks DHT, a hormone that contributes to hair loss, while the brand says that rosemary extract's antioxidants reduce scalp inflammation and increase growth-boosting circulation.—
Rachel Nussbaum,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Iranian regime is a theocratic autocracy controlled by religious figureheads and hardliners fully committed to the system that enriches and bestows power upon them today.—
Alexander Langlois,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Jake Arnold bestows his warm minimalism on this low-pile wool rug from Lulu and Georgia.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Presents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presents. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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