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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
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
If the house presents as introverted and unassuming from the street, the oceanfront side opens toward the scenery.
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Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
All this presents a profound challenge to journalism.
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Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
Open seating in The Restaurant showcases regional dishes, while The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant on most ships presents multicourse tasting menus, with wine and beer included at both lunch and dinner.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Preserving this trust is vital, as AI presents both significant benefits and risks in mental health support, and once lost, trust is exceedingly difficult to rebuild.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Reconstructive facial surgery presents challenges on multiple fronts, Hirsch says.
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Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
This weekend, Topeka will host its first Black rodeo when Top City Riders presents its inaugural event at the Topeka Saddle Club.
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J.m. Banks
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
But the movies these auteurs deliver defy categorization and that presents its own challenges.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Money market accounts have high interest rates that can help grow your money faster and more effectively, with none of the risk that investing presents in today's uncertain economy.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Per Court Jeweller, the tiara was made by jeweler Garrard in 1973, constructed from diamonds and rubies that the late monarch received as wedding presents.
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Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Strong attendance and lots of donations are the best housewarming presents Executive Director Pam Klaus could hope for.
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Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Dennis Messner said that Otto Construction used to buy Christmas presents for its employees from Hollywood Hardware.
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Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
There are brownies to bake for year-end pool parties, teacher gifts to purchase and shopping for summer birthday party presents that are often being crammed into the final weeks of school.
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Christine Haughney Dare-Bryan,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The petite Hudson is equally enticing, focusing on somewhat more traditional items and smaller scale accessories excellent for host and housewarming presents.
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Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Harry wrote that along with Middleton thinking Markle had wanted her fashion contacts and friction over bridesmaids’ dresses at the Sussexes’ wedding, Middleton and William were also miffed that Markle and Harry hadn’t given them Easter presents.
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Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
Reese presents an interesting challenge for the Valkyries.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
If the house presents as introverted and unassuming from the street, the oceanfront side opens toward the scenery.
—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
All this presents a profound challenge to journalism.
—
Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
Open seating in The Restaurant showcases regional dishes, while The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant on most ships presents multicourse tasting menus, with wine and beer included at both lunch and dinner.
—
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Preserving this trust is vital, as AI presents both significant benefits and risks in mental health support, and once lost, trust is exceedingly difficult to rebuild.
—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Reconstructive facial surgery presents challenges on multiple fronts, Hirsch says.
—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
This weekend, Topeka will host its first Black rodeo when Top City Riders presents its inaugural event at the Topeka Saddle Club.
—
J.m. Banks
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
But the movies these auteurs deliver defy categorization and that presents its own challenges.
—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Noun
Winfrey pointed to her own childhood in Mississippi as formative in her desire to provide for the audience, recalling a Christmas when her family had no presents before nuns turned up to her house with gifts.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Money market accounts have high interest rates that can help grow your money faster and more effectively, with none of the risk that investing presents in today's uncertain economy.
—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Per Court Jeweller, the tiara was made by jeweler Garrard in 1973, constructed from diamonds and rubies that the late monarch received as wedding presents.
—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Strong attendance and lots of donations are the best housewarming presents Executive Director Pam Klaus could hope for.
—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Dennis Messner said that Otto Construction used to buy Christmas presents for its employees from Hollywood Hardware.
—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
There are brownies to bake for year-end pool parties, teacher gifts to purchase and shopping for summer birthday party presents that are often being crammed into the final weeks of school.
—
Christine Haughney Dare-Bryan,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The petite Hudson is equally enticing, focusing on somewhat more traditional items and smaller scale accessories excellent for host and housewarming presents.
—
Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Harry wrote that along with Middleton thinking Markle had wanted her fashion contacts and friction over bridesmaids’ dresses at the Sussexes’ wedding, Middleton and William were also miffed that Markle and Harry hadn’t given them Easter presents.
—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presents
Verb
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The WanderFull HydroBag offers a stylish, hands-free way to keep your heavy Stanley tumbler or Owala bottle ready for sips during trips and treks.
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In contrast, the living room offers a calmer palette of sky blues and earthy browns.
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The launch continues the long-running National Cheesecake Day tradition for the restaurant chain, which introduces a new cheesecake flavor each year to mark the occasion.
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The map introduces the armored Oni, which swings a spiked kanabō, plus Scorched Zombies and fiery Hellhounds tied to its lava-field hazards.
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Dispute over church donations The dispute had centered on donations known as tithes, which are made when a church member donates 10% of their income to the organization.
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Guests can also book a private oyster bed tour, and Ocean Edge donates $25 of the fee to a local oyster bed foundation.
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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.
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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.
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An appeals court in April sentenced Yoon’s wife, Kim Keon Hee, to four years in prison after convicting her on various charges, including receiving luxury gifts from a Unification Church official.
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To surrender to those gifts, as Rowland put it, was to shatter boundaries that had previously kept Black artists segregated to genre and medium.
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The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.
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What gives these companies confidence that non-invasive approaches to telepathy will prove viable, when this has never before been possible?
Verb
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Currently, Dunn volunteers for IMA full time.
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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.
Noun
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Because she had already been assessed a technical foul moments earlier, the shove counted as her second of the night, earning an automatic ejection.
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Beyoncé Knowles-Carter gave fans a glimpse into her husband Jay-Z's hair transformation while sharing behind-the-scenes family moments in a new video.
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“Presents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presents. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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