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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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2
as in introduces
to make (one person) known (to another) socially
may I present my niece Sarah?
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3
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
Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Bringing Innovation From Space Back Down to Earth Besides limited space and light, growing food in space presents other unexpected difficulties.
—Derek Norman, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
But, running one built around a CGI teddy bear presents its own unique challenges.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Biden presents herself as a modern woman who wants to be known as the first First Lady to hold a full-time job in office, as a community college professor.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 11 June 2026
Lifeguards reminded residents that walking on or near the jetty presents significant hazards, particularly when a high surf advisory is in effect.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
This election presents a clear choice about the future of the State’s Attorney’s Office.
—George Psoras, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
In a platform so small, that presents quite a challenge.
—Omar Kardoudi
june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2026
Brunson’s pull-up 3-pointer presents a special wrinkle, one the Oklahoma City Thunder did not wield with two-time reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 9 June 2026
But most are here for the opportunity this blank canvas presents.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Baraka’s play presents utterance as a shared medium to confront onlookers with historical racial violence and the resilience of Black Americans.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Dell’s keyboard presents satisfying tactile feedback and offers a fingerprint reader built into the power button.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
The nonprofit hosts various events throughout the year to raise money for local nonprofit organizations and to buy Christmas presents for families in need, according to its website.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Wedding presents may be sent before a wedding, or up to a year after, but they should never be brought to the wedding itself.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Each song excites with shifting drums and a playground of sonic textures, unwrapping each layer like presents for your ears.
—Kat Bein, SPIN, 21 May 2026
What is considerably less common is the combination Cerebras presents.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Verb
For drivers, the tournament presents an opportunity to earn more money — but also challenges navigating crowded streets and road closures.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Bringing Innovation From Space Back Down to Earth Besides limited space and light, growing food in space presents other unexpected difficulties.
—Derek Norman, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
But, running one built around a CGI teddy bear presents its own unique challenges.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Biden presents herself as a modern woman who wants to be known as the first First Lady to hold a full-time job in office, as a community college professor.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 11 June 2026
Lifeguards reminded residents that walking on or near the jetty presents significant hazards, particularly when a high surf advisory is in effect.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
This election presents a clear choice about the future of the State’s Attorney’s Office.
—George Psoras, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
In a platform so small, that presents quite a challenge.
—Omar Kardoudi
june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2026
Brunson’s pull-up 3-pointer presents a special wrinkle, one the Oklahoma City Thunder did not wield with two-time reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Noun
Whatever your dad, grandfather, father-in-law or father figure prefers, there’s a gift for him on this list of fun — and functional — presents.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 9 June 2026
But most are here for the opportunity this blank canvas presents.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Baraka’s play presents utterance as a shared medium to confront onlookers with historical racial violence and the resilience of Black Americans.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Dell’s keyboard presents satisfying tactile feedback and offers a fingerprint reader built into the power button.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
The nonprofit hosts various events throughout the year to raise money for local nonprofit organizations and to buy Christmas presents for families in need, according to its website.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Wedding presents may be sent before a wedding, or up to a year after, but they should never be brought to the wedding itself.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Each song excites with shifting drums and a playground of sonic textures, unwrapping each layer like presents for your ears.
—Kat Bein, SPIN, 21 May 2026
What is considerably less common is the combination Cerebras presents.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presents
Verb
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The bar offers wall-to-wall TVs, food, drinks and game day specials.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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For surfing, Playa Cativo Lodge offers two half-day surf excursions to Matapalo and Pavones, which are both a short boat ride away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The episode, which introduces the central friend group and reveals Paul Baker’s (Jack Innanen) origin story, was screened as a surprise on Thursday night at the Tribeca Festival in New York.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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As for the new Ultra Nitro 7, the model introduces Nitrofoam Elite, engineered into the sockliner and footbed to compress and rebound instantly, delivering energy return with every touch.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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The front and rear tracks have been stretched like the Civic Type-R, which donates its front dual-axis and rear multilink suspension to the Prelude, as well as its adaptive dampers, which have been recalibrated for a more comfortable ride.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026
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Anyone who donates $30 or more will receive a commemorative t-shirt designed by Ezra Young, a product design major at the University of Minnesota who is a descendant of Lewis Morris, a signer of the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
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But ask a robot to perform seemingly easy tasks, say, climbing up stairs or grabbing a glass of water, and many of todays droids still struggle.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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Massively popular in the Victorian era (especially the late 1800’s), gallery rails are finding their way into todays trad and modern homes alike.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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Vaccination is one of the greatest gifts humanity has ever given itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The declaration, in honor of the billionaire philanthropist whose gifts boosted arts, science, education and cultural causes and more across Los Angeles for decades, marks a collaboration between the County of Los Angeles and the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Visiting North Korea gives Xi another chance to show himself as an agile powerbroker able to engage a diverse cast of leaders, from the chief of the world’s most powerful democracy to an autocrat with a sanctions-defying weapons regime.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Made of flowy polyester, this short-sleeve, above-the-knee A-line dress gives major bohemian vibes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Cathy Welsh, a community member who volunteers within the district, said it's become apparent to her that Maluchnik may be engaged in a pattern of behavior.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The fund began in the 1980s when parent volunteers Sandy Parish and Susan Pfleeger created a nonprofit to reward hard‑working TPHS students.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2026
Noun
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The dreamlike, disturbing stories in this collection by Egyptian writer Makhzangi take place in settings ranging from Egypt toa India to Vietnam to Iraq, often at moments of violent conflict.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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But one of the loudest cheers came in the first quarter's waning moments, when backup big man Mitchell Robinson made a free throw that seemed to bounce off of every part of the rim.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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