as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims
the financial scandals may lead investors to take a more show-me attitude toward reported corporate earnings
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Recent Examples of show-me
Murphy is a perfect fit for the Oilers, who are desperately trying to make another run at the Stanley Cup Final during the brief show-me window Connor McDavid has given them.
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Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
He was signed last summer to a one-year show-me contract worth $900,000 per season.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 18 Nov. 2025
Though there were some reasons for optimism in Kohl’s report on Wednesday—comparable sales were unchanged in July—the Kohl’s saga remains a show-me story.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025
Another Panther, left defenseman Nate Schmidt, who made just $800,000 last year but exceeded the expectations of his show-me deal, could be in the mix, as could right defenseman Cody Ceci, whom Holland signed in Edmonton and spent last season split between San Jose and Dallas.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 29 June 2025
Goldman downgraded the Club stock to hold from buy, saying this is now a show-me story.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
For various examples and further detailed indications about the nature and use of the show-me versus tell-me prompting strategy, see my coverage at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
In a critical, show-me season with big home games and a new athletic director, why tip your hand this early?
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2024
Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
He was signed last summer to a one-year show-me contract worth $900,000 per season.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 18 Nov. 2025
Though there were some reasons for optimism in Kohl’s report on Wednesday—comparable sales were unchanged in July—the Kohl’s saga remains a show-me story.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025
Another Panther, left defenseman Nate Schmidt, who made just $800,000 last year but exceeded the expectations of his show-me deal, could be in the mix, as could right defenseman Cody Ceci, whom Holland signed in Edmonton and spent last season split between San Jose and Dallas.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 29 June 2025
Goldman downgraded the Club stock to hold from buy, saying this is now a show-me story.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
For various examples and further detailed indications about the nature and use of the show-me versus tell-me prompting strategy, see my coverage at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
In a critical, show-me season with big home games and a new athletic director, why tip your hand this early?
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for show-me
Adjective
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But some Cuban-American senators seemed a bit more skeptical in their comments on the diplomatic talks between the United States and Cuba.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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American militia sought revenge for these raids, skeptical of Christian Indians’ claims of neutrality as the war ground on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Conversely, others are far more cautious.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Expelling Iranian diplomatic personnel marks one of Doha’s strongest retaliatory steps to date and signals a possible shift away from its traditionally cautious approach toward Iran.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Massachusetts State Police ask that anyone who sees anything suspicious call 911.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Noboa characterized the action as suspicious because diplomatic documents have international protections.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Show-me.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show-me. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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