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
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2
as in revealed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
the actor's expressive face shows his every thought and emotion clearly
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as in proved
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
that shows we're right
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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
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as in steered
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
showed them the way to get home
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as in appeared
to come into view
another car showed just as we were thinking we'd have the whole place to ourselves
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Recent Examples of showed
As much as $600 per shift was being taken at the restaurant, company records showed.
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Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
Tavern Research released results on June 16 that showed Conley leading Davidson by 34% to 23%, with 13% support for Phillips-Staley and 28% of Democratic voters in the 17th District still undecided.
—Chris McKenna, USA Today, 22 June 2026
However, this new research showed that these point sources, including pulsars, would be extremely faint, and that is good news for scientists who favor annihilating dark matter as the cause of these gamma rays.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 June 2026
Federal bridge inspections – rooted in National Bridge Inspection Standards mandated by Congress in 1968 – exist because past failures showed that small defects can threaten large structures.
—Alex Krasnok, Fortune, 21 June 2026
Video from the scene showed the front windshield of a Red Line train damaged by gunfire.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 21 June 2026
One other image was a throwback that showed Gisele's dad posing with five of his six children.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
Another beachside photo showed a shirtless Valente kissing his son’s feet as Bündchen held the 1-year-old in her arms.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 June 2026
Ukraine’s emergency services said a fire had affected 800 square meters of the roof of the Dormition Cathedral, and released images that showed damage to the building.
—Victoria Butenko, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
Tavern Research released results on June 16 that showed Conley leading Davidson by 34% to 23%, with 13% support for Phillips-Staley and 28% of Democratic voters in the 17th District still undecided.
—Chris McKenna, USA Today, 22 June 2026
However, this new research showed that these point sources, including pulsars, would be extremely faint, and that is good news for scientists who favor annihilating dark matter as the cause of these gamma rays.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 June 2026
Federal bridge inspections – rooted in National Bridge Inspection Standards mandated by Congress in 1968 – exist because past failures showed that small defects can threaten large structures.
—Alex Krasnok, Fortune, 21 June 2026
Video from the scene showed the front windshield of a Red Line train damaged by gunfire.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 21 June 2026
One other image was a throwback that showed Gisele's dad posing with five of his six children.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
Another beachside photo showed a shirtless Valente kissing his son’s feet as Bündchen held the 1-year-old in her arms.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 June 2026
Ukraine’s emergency services said a fire had affected 800 square meters of the roof of the Dormition Cathedral, and released images that showed damage to the building.
—Victoria Butenko, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showed
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Authorities said that in the days leading up to her disappearance, Moore exhibited behavior that was out of character, including a sudden absence and an abrupt change in social media presence, according to ABC News.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Gold and Beyond attorney Marc Cook said his client exhibited patience with Mayweather, giving him ample time to pay for the watch.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Speaking to Deadline after the screening, Kermode revealed that the process of restoring The Devils began in January of this year, at a meeting in Berlin with Clockwork’s Christian Parkes and Spencer Collantes.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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Davis had previously revealed that he was diagnosed with Bell's palsy in 2021, a condition that causes temporary facial paralysis and forced him to scale back portions of his annual pre-Grammy gala.—
Charlie Carballo,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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That rough outing ultimately proved costly, but the Pirates evidently saw enough upside in Marte's arm to give him another chance.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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In the end, the four-year, $120 million extension Herro signed in October 2022, the one that will pay $33 million next season, proved to be, at worst (from a team perspective) market value.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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That idea guided nearly every aspect of the wardrobe.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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She's also guided by Mysaria (Sonoya Mizuno), a former madame and information broker acting as Rhaenyra's spymaster (and sometimes lover).—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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According to authorities, Maddie steered the off-road vehicle to avoid a drainage ditch before the ATV plunged into the water.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The move formally concludes the multiyear sales process for Vox Media, which had been steered by CEO Jim Bankoff since 2009.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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There are dozens of examples of major studio properties that had what appeared to be an easy path to profitability.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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From the ground and the air, however, little appeared to have changed Monday morning.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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The waitstaff was young and attractive, the silverware was clean, and the food was attractively displayed when we were served.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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On Thursday, Fire Point displayed videos at its booth showing its drones striking Moscow's Kapotnya district oil refinery, mere hours after the attacks.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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No one has yet demonstrated that an X-ray lithography machine can be built at sufficiently modest cost and size to be commercially viable.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Research over the past 15 to 20 years has demonstrated that this is even more true than scientists had previously realized.—
Priya Bhardwaj,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
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“Showed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showed. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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