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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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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
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
And looming beyond any legislative solution is a governor who is widely considered a likely candidate for president in 2028 — a race in which California’s persistent budget deficits presents a political liability.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Every Olympic prep period presents unique challenges.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
Single operator, multiple targets The video presents the attack from the operator’s perspective.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
An electric Venus-Uranus conjunction in Gemini on April 25 presents the opportunity to rewire your relationship dynamics.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
That said, 2026 presents an unusual scenario.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The first presents the father’s side of the tumultuous relationship; the second offers the son’s point of view.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The film presents a fable in which a cop and a machine find their way through the maze of this mystery, essentially arguing that law enforcement should have access to this kind of surveillance.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Those having an event — a wedding, birthday party or such — that is associated with presents, but who don’t want stuff, often suggest making a charitable donation instead.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
For some in the administration, the downfall of Cuba’s communist regime would be like a 5-year-old waking up to a mountain of presents on Christmas morning.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
AveniaVe installed a small fairy-sized door into the drywall in her daughter's room, where the Tooth Fairy leaves the little presents.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Nguyen explained that the red envelopes carry similar significance as Christmas presents with an intention of teaching children respect, love, care and obedience.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
The cosmic rendezvous presents spectators with a rare opportunity to see a phenomenon in which at least two celestial bodies appear from our vantage on Earth to be near one another.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Having so many satellites aloft presents issues, however.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Walk through the iron gate into the small, lush courtyard and an arched doorway framed in brick presents itself.
—Sacbee.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Verb
From a valuation perspective, this presents an appealing entry point.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
And looming beyond any legislative solution is a governor who is widely considered a likely candidate for president in 2028 — a race in which California’s persistent budget deficits presents a political liability.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Every Olympic prep period presents unique challenges.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
Single operator, multiple targets The video presents the attack from the operator’s perspective.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
An electric Venus-Uranus conjunction in Gemini on April 25 presents the opportunity to rewire your relationship dynamics.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
That said, 2026 presents an unusual scenario.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The first presents the father’s side of the tumultuous relationship; the second offers the son’s point of view.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The film presents a fable in which a cop and a machine find their way through the maze of this mystery, essentially arguing that law enforcement should have access to this kind of surveillance.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
All three held Christmas presents.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Those having an event — a wedding, birthday party or such — that is associated with presents, but who don’t want stuff, often suggest making a charitable donation instead.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
For some in the administration, the downfall of Cuba’s communist regime would be like a 5-year-old waking up to a mountain of presents on Christmas morning.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
AveniaVe installed a small fairy-sized door into the drywall in her daughter's room, where the Tooth Fairy leaves the little presents.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Nguyen explained that the red envelopes carry similar significance as Christmas presents with an intention of teaching children respect, love, care and obedience.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
The cosmic rendezvous presents spectators with a rare opportunity to see a phenomenon in which at least two celestial bodies appear from our vantage on Earth to be near one another.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Having so many satellites aloft presents issues, however.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Walk through the iron gate into the small, lush courtyard and an arched doorway framed in brick presents itself.
—Sacbee.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presents
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Korean cinema offers a fascinating example of this approach in action.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The ship offers a rare opportunity to follow in the footsteps of historic polar explorers, paired with refined design, exceptional cuisine and a strong scientific mission.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Browsing gets assistant Gemini in Chrome introduces new creative tools as well.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Bridgerton Season 4 finally introduces Benedict Bridgerton’s love interest, Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), and her backstory is further explored in episode 2.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
29 Jan. 2026
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Pratt Industries donates 100 alarms Pratt Industries’ Mill Division in Valparaiso has donated 100 carbon monoxide alarms to the Valparaiso Fire Department to support fire safety efforts, according to a release.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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For every bottle that’s sold, Garrison Brothers donates $5 to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.—
Brian Freedman,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Directly across from the hotel, guests can walk to a lift that gives them immediate access to Andermatt’s 112 miles of slopes—enough to keep you fully immersed in the winter wonderland for days on end.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Align with what actually uplevels you, not what confirms bias, is rage bait, or just gives a dopamine hit.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
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
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As a member of the Fine Art League of Cupertino, Choudhury volunteers his time and creativity to help people connect and grow through art.—
Diana Argabrite,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The company provides fabrication, installation and tower services for broadcast, cellular, railroad and wind industries, according to its website.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The program trains officers to recognize certain personality types and provides techniques for de-escalation without physical conflict.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Though only 2% of the river’s length flows through the capital, Delhi contributes about 76% of its total pollution, according to a government monitoring committee.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Benefits Of Planting Over A Tree Stump Planting over an old tree stump has many benefits beyond disguising it, because decaying wood contributes to the soil life cycle.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Every year the Pre-Grammy Gala bestows an Industry Icons honor, with Republic Records’ sibling duo of Monte and Avery Lipman accepting the award with help from Grainge and a pre-recorded video from Jimmy Fallon (whose 2024 Christmas album came out on the label).—
Rob LeDonne,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
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That the country which bestows Nobel Prizes should play this parlor game is no surprise.—
Colton Valentine,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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