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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3
as in proved
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
that shows we're right
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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
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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
Footage captured on the ground showed just how quickly the low-lying farmlands were submerged by rainwater.
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Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 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
Later that day, the entire team visited the USS Abraham Lincoln, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, where hundreds of active-duty sailors observed the Chargers’ walk-through, participated in drills, met with players and coaches, and showed the team around the carrier.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Exit polls showed Trump gained a slightly larger share of the electorate of those earning less than $50,000 than then-Vice President Kamala Harris did and captured a majority of voters who have never earned a college degree.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2025
In Palma Soriano, San Germán, Banes, Baire and Contramaestre, images posted by residents, local journalists and state media showed houses that had lost their roofs or were destroyed.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
The video, which was sped up, showed both Archie and Lilibet in the background playing.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2025
Veteran Daniele Rugani, who spent last season on loan at Ajax, showed his experience against Kylian Mbappe and maybe that his recent contract renewal was worthwhile after all.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Marques’Almeida showed the best of both worlds with a dark wash one-shoulder dress and an acid wash mini dress with a bubble skirt.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 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
Later that day, the entire team visited the USS Abraham Lincoln, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, where hundreds of active-duty sailors observed the Chargers’ walk-through, participated in drills, met with players and coaches, and showed the team around the carrier.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Exit polls showed Trump gained a slightly larger share of the electorate of those earning less than $50,000 than then-Vice President Kamala Harris did and captured a majority of voters who have never earned a college degree.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2025
In Palma Soriano, San Germán, Banes, Baire and Contramaestre, images posted by residents, local journalists and state media showed houses that had lost their roofs or were destroyed.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
The video, which was sped up, showed both Archie and Lilibet in the background playing.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2025
Veteran Daniele Rugani, who spent last season on loan at Ajax, showed his experience against Kylian Mbappe and maybe that his recent contract renewal was worthwhile after all.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Marques’Almeida showed the best of both worlds with a dark wash one-shoulder dress and an acid wash mini dress with a bubble skirt.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showed
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Already one of the best perimeter defenders in the league, the 6-foot-7 swingman, still just 22, has exhibited flashes of potency on the other end of the court.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Under even the most stringent of conditions, where the geocentric model exhibited its greatest departures from what was predicted, Kepler’s heliocentric model would display its greatest success.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
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Though the serial killer in each installment of Scream is always revealed to be a different person, the phone voice has remained consistent since Jackson, now 65, took on the job back in 1996.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The research team revealed that during the HTC process, iron was incorporated to impart magnetic properties to the resulting hydrochar, enabling post-treatment recovery using an external magnet.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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Relentless resilience The stock market has proved more resilient this year than many on Wall Street thought.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Age proved to be a crucial issue ahead of the 2024 presidential election, undermining former President Joe Biden's bid for reelection as political rivals and many voters expressed concerns over his health and his fitness for office.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The star quarterback guided the team on a 12-play, 71-yard drive that ended with a Josh Jacobs touchdown run.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Edwards guided Luton Town to promotion to the Premier League in 2023 but departed in January with the club narrowly above the Championship relegation zone.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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There Paola steered my hand around two shallow reflecting pools.—
Ryan Knighton,
AFAR Media,
31 Oct. 2025
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Navan, and Zeev, waited patiently as the company steered itself back to growth.—
Michal Lev-Ram, CNBC Contributor,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Her own work has appeared in ArabLit Quarterly, The New York Times, Even/Odd Studios, and elsewhere.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The situation for the Dodgers appeared dire, and the Blue Jays seemed on the verge of winning their first World Series title in 32 years.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Photo illustration of the YouTube TV logo displayed on a smartphone, with the YouTube logo in the background.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Be sure that the cookies are prominently displayed.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Storms like Beryl and Milton demonstrated extreme transformations, with Milton jumping 90 mph in one phase alone.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The move will significantly advance AIG’s portfolio growth in general insurance, a facet which, under Zaffino’s leadership, has demonstrated consistent growth.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Showed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showed. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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