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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
Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
Jones has been very open about being willing to take a big swing if one presents itself.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The one fest to rule them all is L’Alliance’s Crossing the Line, which nimbly presents a full lineup including many co-productions in tandem with other festivals and presenting venues.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
The Netflix film, which features an ensemble cast including Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz and Mia Goth, presents a visually striking Frankenstein.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Mahagonny presents a parable that could easily translate across in space and in time, but The Silver Lake, with Weill’s music and a libretto by Georg Kaiser, specifically focuses on the condition of Germany in the twilight of the Weimar Republic.
—JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
On top of that, the devolution of NCAA amateurism presents a chance to reconsider elite player development.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The Steelers-Bengals game presents an incredible nod to human potential, and a great chance to see two old dudes – both of whom just happen to be Super Bowl-winning QBs like Brady and Brees – duke it out.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
The loss against Australia presents learning experiences for the young pair.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
The moment felt warm and celebratory as her husband, 38, and their children also opened presents from his parents.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
The natural occurrence of myriad hormone irregularities in female athletes, such as Differences of Sex Development (DSD), Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis presents issues for accurate screening.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
El Museo del Barrio Founded in 1969, El Museo emerged out of a desire to create new models within the arts, and celebrates, presents, and preserves art by Puerto Rican and Latin American artists.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
Each year, the museum dresses up in its Halloween décor and presents games, crafts, spooky stories and prizes.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
Functional, thoughtful presents of all kinds abound on the mega retailer’s website.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Holding a bottle of wine and an armful of kiddie presents.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2025
Much of what Sphere presents will turn up in various iterations across AMC properties – making for a spooky accompaniment to 650 hours of bespoke programs.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
Unlike a killer hiding in the woods, a guy who gets you in your dreams is literally impossible to hide from, and watching our plucky heroine Nancy (Heather Langenkamp) trying to resist sleep presents a new kind of awful torture.
—Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
Jones has been very open about being willing to take a big swing if one presents itself.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The one fest to rule them all is L’Alliance’s Crossing the Line, which nimbly presents a full lineup including many co-productions in tandem with other festivals and presenting venues.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
The Netflix film, which features an ensemble cast including Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz and Mia Goth, presents a visually striking Frankenstein.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Mahagonny presents a parable that could easily translate across in space and in time, but The Silver Lake, with Weill’s music and a libretto by Georg Kaiser, specifically focuses on the condition of Germany in the twilight of the Weimar Republic.
—JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
On top of that, the devolution of NCAA amateurism presents a chance to reconsider elite player development.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The Steelers-Bengals game presents an incredible nod to human potential, and a great chance to see two old dudes – both of whom just happen to be Super Bowl-winning QBs like Brady and Brees – duke it out.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
The loss against Australia presents learning experiences for the young pair.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
With 19 songs that fuse reggaetón with other Latin rhythms, DY presents LAMENTO EN BAILE, his first album since his conversion to faith.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
The moment felt warm and celebratory as her husband, 38, and their children also opened presents from his parents.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
The natural occurrence of myriad hormone irregularities in female athletes, such as Differences of Sex Development (DSD), Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis presents issues for accurate screening.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
El Museo del Barrio Founded in 1969, El Museo emerged out of a desire to create new models within the arts, and celebrates, presents, and preserves art by Puerto Rican and Latin American artists.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
Each year, the museum dresses up in its Halloween décor and presents games, crafts, spooky stories and prizes.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
Functional, thoughtful presents of all kinds abound on the mega retailer’s website.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Holding a bottle of wine and an armful of kiddie presents.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2025
Much of what Sphere presents will turn up in various iterations across AMC properties – making for a spooky accompaniment to 650 hours of bespoke programs.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presents
Verb
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Alternatively, a clamp-style version offers similar experiences for non-MagSafe items.—
Anita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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And while Sturm offers a small group of men’s options (the Face Cream Men doubles as an after-shave soother), some of her male clientele seem content to buy the primary unisex line.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), approved by Congress earlier this year, introduces stricter work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by limiting who can be exempt from the program’s time restrictions.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Jeff and Gabriel join forces to make their lives less miserable, and at one point Jeff introduces his former-angel friend to the Earthly joys of hamburgers and milkshakes.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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King of Christmas also donates thousands of trees to underprivileged families and communities impacted by natural disasters each year.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Oct. 2025
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With countless ventures on his resume, which also includes a productivity app for people with ADHD as well as an e-commerce website that donates 100% of profits to charity, Green’s days are rarely identical.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to Mooney, the solution came in the form of a loan that gives the lender the guarantee of all of Westward’s assets.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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When life gives you lemons Aries, make lemonade.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Today, my wife volunteers at our tennis club, takes pottery and Dutch lessons, and plays sports.—
Alex Trias,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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In fact, Kira also volunteers as a therapy dog at nursing homes and at the University of West Florida.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For the military, generating water from thin air provides a very significant strategic advantage.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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Of the varieties of beans available, a half-cup serving typically provides 5 to 10 grams (g) of protein.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The casting of Goth in dual roles as both Victor’s mother and Elizabeth further contributes to the unreliable narration.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Prolonged sitting contributes to chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, and metabolic issues, even in active individuals.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The pastel colorway, which also includes a warm blue and a mushroom hue bestows a sort of quiet luxury to your chamber.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
20 Sep. 2025
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This vibrant woman, with her theatrical past, bestows a previously unknown glamour and excitement to David’s world.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Presents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presents. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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