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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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
Injury Concern Before Australian Open Osaka’s withdrawal came as a shock after the 27-year-old showed no signs of pain or problem in the 35-minute opening set.
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Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
The team focused on the northern end of town, known as Upper Brooklyn, where records showed the founding families once lived.
—Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Sunday, the map showed nearly all major highways in the northern half of the state are covered in snow.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
The deadline to gather the documentation and money needed to register them was approaching, but Barcelona showed no signs of having the situation under control.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
However, Barcelona showed a concentration and seriousness befitting of what was asked of them, but unbecoming of the turbulent moment this squad are going through.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
More than 330 million people throughout the world suffer from depressive disorders, and a 2019 study showed that 7% of Americans reported moderate or severe symptoms of depression in the previous two weeks.
—Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
Further measurements showed a more than 38% reduction in mechanical transport costs, along with a 55% increase in speed.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2025
Tests on muddy surfaces showed that this simple modification reduced the robot’s sinkage and suction force by half, while also cutting its energy consumption by up to 70%.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2025
Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
The team focused on the northern end of town, known as Upper Brooklyn, where records showed the founding families once lived.
—Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Sunday, the map showed nearly all major highways in the northern half of the state are covered in snow.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
The deadline to gather the documentation and money needed to register them was approaching, but Barcelona showed no signs of having the situation under control.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
However, Barcelona showed a concentration and seriousness befitting of what was asked of them, but unbecoming of the turbulent moment this squad are going through.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
More than 330 million people throughout the world suffer from depressive disorders, and a 2019 study showed that 7% of Americans reported moderate or severe symptoms of depression in the previous two weeks.
—Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
Further measurements showed a more than 38% reduction in mechanical transport costs, along with a 55% increase in speed.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2025
Tests on muddy surfaces showed that this simple modification reduced the robot’s sinkage and suction force by half, while also cutting its energy consumption by up to 70%.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showed
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Unique photographs of the building in its former incarnation as a Palace and the transformation to a hotel are exhibited through the hotel.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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In 2024, about 1 in 5 people killed by police exhibited signs of mental illness, the report said.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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The identity of a third victim who was hospitalized has not been revealed.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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To play, just make your selection in the multiple-choice list and the correct answer will be revealed.—
J. D. Biersdorfer,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2025
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And many strikes proved far deadlier.—
Patrick Kingsley,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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The second attempt for a preliminary injunction proved successful.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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People have doubted them ever since a 2-1 win over Villa at the City Ground — which came amid a run of six consecutive victories — guided them into the top four.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Martin, who had guided the club back into the Premier League at the first time of asking, was now being ridiculed for his possession-heavy style of football that sees his teams playing out from the back.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Samsung will herald its AI future at CES this week, and while the S25 will be more capable than any Galaxy before to process AI on-device, the reality is this is going to be a hybrid solution and the clear differences users had been steered towards are more blurry than before.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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This interest is being steered by Flavio Briatore, their executive advisor, who sees Colapinto as part of a growing trend in Formula 1 to focus on nurturing young talents.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The Huskies were taken aback by the huge Maine crowd in the Hockey East final in Boston, but appeared ready for the environment Sunday.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
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The high court's conservative majority, joined by some liberal justices, appeared skeptical of Wisconsin's position.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Seattle’s pursuit of veteran guard Will Fries in free agency demonstrated a willingness to be aggressive to address the interior of the line, and this would fit that approach.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Back in 2018, researchers demonstrated that dogs can detect malaria by sniffing socks.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2025
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These winds will be accompanied by low relative humidity of 20 to 25 percent.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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The challenge is ensuring that this policy shift is accompanied by responsible oversight that safeguards financial integrity and individual freedoms.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Showed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showed. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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