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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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
For comparison, a Christopher Newport University poll conducted September 8—14 had Spanberger up by 12 points, 52—40 percent, while Pulse Decision Science from September 3—5 showed a narrower five-point lead, 48—43 percent.
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
In addition to the private-sector job losses, the latest (and last-for-now) release from the BLS showed that the US labor market activity has grown increasingly stagnant.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Research done by the Athletic Club academy showed that these players are at higher risk of sustaining severe injuries.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
According to the complaint, video footage from a nearby convenience store showed Cullen in the shop appearing agitated and holding a handgun.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Before the outbreak this year, state records showed that Arizona did not have more than 46 measles cases in a year since 1991, according to the newspaper.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
As of Thursday morning, open-source maritime tracking websites showed the Pushpa sailing southwest through the North Sea toward the English Channel, with its eventual destination listed as Vadinar in India.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
The local Republican Party was also on hand, handing out pizza to people who registered to vote or showed they were registered to vote.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
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.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
In addition to the private-sector job losses, the latest (and last-for-now) release from the BLS showed that the US labor market activity has grown increasingly stagnant.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Research done by the Athletic Club academy showed that these players are at higher risk of sustaining severe injuries.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
According to the complaint, video footage from a nearby convenience store showed Cullen in the shop appearing agitated and holding a handgun.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Before the outbreak this year, state records showed that Arizona did not have more than 46 measles cases in a year since 1991, according to the newspaper.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
As of Thursday morning, open-source maritime tracking websites showed the Pushpa sailing southwest through the North Sea toward the English Channel, with its eventual destination listed as Vadinar in India.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
The local Republican Party was also on hand, handing out pizza to people who registered to vote or showed they were registered to vote.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
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.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showed
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The artist has exhibited internationally, including at the National Museum of China in Beijing, Museum on the Seam in Jerusalem and Musée Océanographique in Monaco.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Those pictures were exhibited at the Centre Pompidou.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Impact Social analyzed social media discussion about each candidate in the race, which revealed that Spanberger has a net sentiment of -28, while Earle-Sears’ sentiment is +18.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Though the network hasn't revealed its plans for the future of Welcome to Plathville, many fans wondered if Olivia's exit is a sign that its run has come to an end.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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But the job search proved futile, partly due to visa uncertainties and the impacts of the Department of Government Efficiency.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Since the end of the pandemic, consumers have proved to be the backbone of the American economy—much to the surprise of some of Wall Street’s biggest names.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Young guided the offense on a touchdown-scoring drive to begin the matchup, but his effectiveness waned as the Patriots piled on points.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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Yurachek said a national search would begin immediately and Petrino, who guided Arkansas to a 34-17 record from 2008-11, would be included in the search.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jia steered the conversation back to the big picture.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Ash & Elm was founded in summer 2016 by the husband-wife duo of Aaron and Andréa Homoya following a trip to Ireland that steered Aaron's passion for brewing and winemaking toward the fruit-forward world of hard cider, per Ash & Elm's website.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
24 Sep. 2025
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Jennings entered the game injured and also appeared to have suffered another injury during Sunday's loss.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Investigators believe the suspect also deliberately set fire to the church, which appeared engulfed in flames in photos and videos shared on social media.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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The complex is decorated in the school colors, red and black with the Bobcat logo prominently displayed.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to Patel’s claim, while there, the employee displayed the flag on his desk.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
3 Oct. 2025
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The results demonstrated that the innovative tech can ease volunteer workloads by moving heavy equipment, saving time, and reaching difficult areas.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Then in 1881, at a great exhibition on electricity in Paris, Edison and several other inventors demonstrated their light bulbs.—
Ernest Freeberg,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Showed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showed. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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