Synonyms of showed

showed

verb

past tense of show

1

as in exhibited

to present so as to invite notice or attention

fishing for compliments, the neighbors showed their new SUV to everyone on the block

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exhibited
• displayed
• flashed
• unveiled
• announced
• waved
• exposed
• produced
• paraded
• flaunted
• revealed
• strutted
• sported
• showed off
• proclaimed
• advertised
• laid out
• discovered
• brandished
• posted
• flourished
• aired
• told (of)
• divulged
• heralded
• trumpeted
• publicized
• uncovered
• disported
• broadcast
• blazed
• bared
• sounded
• placarded
• talked (about)
• unmasked
• uncloaked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disguised
• masked
• camouflaged
• covered
• hid
• concealed
• obscured
• veiled
• occluded
• shrouded
• curtained
• enshrouded
• occulted

2

as in revealed

to make known (something abstract) through outward signs

the actor's expressive face shows his every thought and emotion clearly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revealed
• displayed
• demonstrated
• betrayed
• exposed
• manifested
• evinced
• declared
• communicated
• announced
• sounded
• disclosed
• gave away
• uncovered
• proclaimed
• bared
• aired
• advertised
• projected
• publicized
• broadcast
• bespoke
• blazed
• trumpeted
• unbosomed
• uncloaked
• placarded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• belied
• misrepresented
• distorted
• twisted
• disguised
• falsified
• camouflaged
• hid
• covered
• concealed
• obscured
• masked
• garbled
• veiled
• whitewashed
• occluded
• varnished
• glossed (over)
• gilded
• counterfeited

3

as in proved

to gain full recognition or acceptance of

that shows we're right

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proved
• demonstrated
• established
• confirmed
• evidenced
• documented
• substantiated
• upheld
• sustained
• justified
• attested
• verified
• corroborated
• supported
• authenticated
• validated
• bore out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disproved
• refuted
• invalidated
• rebutted
• discredited
• confuted

4

as in guided

to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed

showed me how to play the guitar

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guided
• accompanied
• led
• coached
• taught
• steered
• informed
• tutored
• shepherded
• mentored
• escorted
• piloted
• counseled
• trained
• walked through
• saw
• engineered
• attended
• swayed
• supervised
• instructed
• directed
• drilled
• briefed
• convoyed
• chaperoned
• schooled
• enlightened
• fostered
• oversaw
• squired
• superintended
• inculcated
• cultivated
• godfathered
• nurtured
• indoctrinated

5

as in steered

to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front

showed them the way to get home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• steered
• guided
• accompanied
• led
• conducted
• ushered
• directed
• escorted
• routed
• preceded
• piloted
• marshaled
• saw
• attended
• managed
• controlled
• convoyed
• chaperoned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• followed
• trailed
• shadowed
• tailed
• dogged
• hounded
• tailgated

6

as in appeared

to come into view

another car showed just as we were thinking we'd have the whole place to ourselves

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appeared
• unfolded
• came
• arrived
• loomed
• reappeared
• rose
• materialized
• showed up
• came out
• emerged
• happened
• turned up
• surfaced
• erupted
• occurred
• issued
• resurfaced
• arose
• debuted
• dawned
• blossomed
• broke out
• shot (up)
• bulked
• broke
• bobbed (up)
• sprang (up)
• cropped (up)
• outcropped
• rematerialized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disappeared
• vanished
• went (away)
• faded
• evaporated
• cleared
• dissolved
• left
• melted (away)
• withdrew
• evanesced
• retired
• departed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of showed

The win showed progress, but just a small amount at this point. — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Earl showed precision with both short and deep balls, like on successive 45-yard scoring tosses. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026

Dramatic video showed the rescue of one such person as authorities from Nepal worked to drag the man out of the mud deluge. — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026

The results showed that the deformation became stronger toward the section of the ceiling directly beneath the roadside above the shaft, similar to how modern LiDAR systems can generate detailed three-dimensional measurements. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

In a statement Thursday, the Napa County agricultural commissioner’s office said preliminary reports showed agricultural producers saw roughly $65 million in agricultural losses from the Pickett fire. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Satellite imagery showed virtually nothing remaining of the post, which is a significant hub for trade and tourism. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

But, as the Dodgers showed in both 2024 and 2025, strong bullpen performance is the key to success in October. — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

On the field, both teams showed flashes of talent, made big plays and had a chance to win at the end. — Austin Horn august 29, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026