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
Granted, the sample size was very small, but Suzuki showed the team enough to trust in him moving forward.
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Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Drone footage showed catastrophic flooding that turned streets into rivers, submerged homes and overturned cars as Typhoon Kalmaegi, known locally as Tino, dumped more than a month’s worth of rain in only 24 hours in some areas.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The cases showed no signs of foul play, police said.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Attorneys submitted video from an incident in Evanston, IL last Friday which allegedly showed agents clashing with protesters and individuals involved in a collision with a government vehicle.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
In their experiments, the researchers showed that the plasma lens could focus light across a wide range of XUV wavelengths, with its focal length adjustable by tuning the plasma density.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
On the field, his seven tackles, sack and pass breakup helped tilt the game in the Chargers’ favour; off the field, his tribute to his brother showed the depth of his character.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Those same records also showed that the only other purchases of BAM in the state of Colorado had been from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife agency and the National Parks Service — both of which maintained careful records of any use of the drug, per the indictment.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The video, which was sped up, showed both Archie and Lilibet in the background playing.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2025
Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Drone footage showed catastrophic flooding that turned streets into rivers, submerged homes and overturned cars as Typhoon Kalmaegi, known locally as Tino, dumped more than a month’s worth of rain in only 24 hours in some areas.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The cases showed no signs of foul play, police said.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Attorneys submitted video from an incident in Evanston, IL last Friday which allegedly showed agents clashing with protesters and individuals involved in a collision with a government vehicle.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
In their experiments, the researchers showed that the plasma lens could focus light across a wide range of XUV wavelengths, with its focal length adjustable by tuning the plasma density.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
On the field, his seven tackles, sack and pass breakup helped tilt the game in the Chargers’ favour; off the field, his tribute to his brother showed the depth of his character.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Those same records also showed that the only other purchases of BAM in the state of Colorado had been from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife agency and the National Parks Service — both of which maintained careful records of any use of the drug, per the indictment.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The video, which was sped up, showed both Archie and Lilibet in the background playing.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showed
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The main stars were the hundreds of cattle exhibited in that year’s livestock show.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sabrya Meflah, president of Fine Fragrances at International Flavors & Fragrances, who exhibited at the fair with its SENS Perfumery Studio, said the Middle Eastern influence on global fragrance is transformative.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The season 2 finale introduced a dizzying cheating scandal that revealed even more cracks in the ever-cratering friend group.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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Their excavations revealed no signs of a social hierarchy, such as statues of specific individuals.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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The change has proved costly because Venezuela lost one of its few remaining sources of legitimate income.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The combo of Barrs and Lee especially proved problematic for TCU as the two guards flourished in the mid-range with pull-up jumpers.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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Paul was a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion and guided the league through the challenges of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Boating safaris and guided bush walks are also very popular here—look out for elephants, wild dogs, and lions.—
Elizabeth Gordon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Playboy is, of course, the media, lifestyle, consumer products and licensing brand founded by Hugh Hefner, while Hefner Capital is a private investment firm focused on media, entertainment and cultural ventures steered by his son, Cooper Hefner.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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After a pioneering run building a major pay-TV player in Dish, Ergen steered the company through its recent pivot to the wireless business before stepping back from a day-to-day exec role last year.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Her nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times, The Nation, The Los Angeles Times and The New Yorker among others.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Brents, 25, sustained a torn MCL and meniscus in last year’s season opener and appeared in just two games last season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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Brown said the store is in a small car port attached to the garage, and the produce is displayed on tables and in refrigerated cases.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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As both a player and in his post-playing career, Craig has displayed an ability to elevate those around him.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Using the device from a remote site at Ninewells Hospital’s School of Medicine, Professor Grunwald demonstrated that endovascular stroke care can be delivered at a distance with real surgical precision.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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There are levels of anger and levels of response among the Leicester fanbase, as the supporters’ clubs’ condemnation alongside that of the club demonstrated.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Showed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showed. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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