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as in cut up
to engage in attention-getting playful or boisterous behavior
the athletes warmed up, happily showing off for the crowd before the match officially started
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as in displayed
to present so as to invite notice or attention
she just wants to show off her new jewelry
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Recent Examples of showed off
Hilaria Baldwin and Gleb Savchenko showed off their Cha Cha skills loud and proud tonight!
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
In 2017, the 11 story hotel also showed off a $16 million-plus makeover of its grand lobby, suites and guest rooms.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
On a number of occasions against Southeast Missouri State, Raynor showed off his escape ability by breaking the pocket to extend plays.
—Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
For the first time, Gary teen Ellis Dumas IV placed in a national competition and showed off his writing.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Perry showed off her toned physique in a black and white bikini that featured bottoms with buckles on each hip.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
At the beginning of the trip to Marbella in July, Baleba showed off his ball skills.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Business leaders spoke about the promise of this project, and showed off a prototype.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Dylan Coates of Hobie Eyewear showed off the new Hull Float sunglasses whose frames are made from the plastic trimmings of Hobie kayaks.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
In 2017, the 11 story hotel also showed off a $16 million-plus makeover of its grand lobby, suites and guest rooms.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
On a number of occasions against Southeast Missouri State, Raynor showed off his escape ability by breaking the pocket to extend plays.
—Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
For the first time, Gary teen Ellis Dumas IV placed in a national competition and showed off his writing.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Perry showed off her toned physique in a black and white bikini that featured bottoms with buckles on each hip.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
At the beginning of the trip to Marbella in July, Baleba showed off his ball skills.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Business leaders spoke about the promise of this project, and showed off a prototype.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Dylan Coates of Hobie Eyewear showed off the new Hull Float sunglasses whose frames are made from the plastic trimmings of Hobie kayaks.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showed off
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To mulch leaves, use a lawn mower or leaf shredder to cut up your leaves into small pieces and then pile them up around your plants.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Investigators allegedly recovered evidence from Louisma's car, including a pocketknife with blood stains on it, machetes, a rope, a roll of duct tape, pink HeyDude shoes, and a cut up pink shirt with duct tape wrapped around it, CBS2 Iowa reports.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Rheinmetall also displayed partnered weapons and rapid-response systems during the event.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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The images are part of her Immediate Family series that has been displayed for over 30 years.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
26 Sep. 2025
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Investigators said Travis Decker exhibited mental health issues before the girls' killings.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Born in 1775 in London, Joseph Mallord William Turner exhibited artistic prowess at a young age and attended the British Royal Academy to develop his talent.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
26 Sep. 2025
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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
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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
Verb
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The girl’s dark-brown eyes flashed angrily.—
Domenico Starnone,
The Atlantic,
28 Sep. 2025
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Miss Sammie flashed the scolding look Jean had known since childhood, though playfully now.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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In the wake of the White House's announcement on Monday of a potential link between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and autism, the administration also unveiled the launch of the Autism Data Science Initiative (ADSI).—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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The mascots for the 2026 World Cup have been unveiled with Clutch the Bald Eagle, Maple the Moose and Zayu the Jaguar representing the three host nations at next year’s tournament.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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It is also finished in a unique paint job that combines metallic white, royal blue accents, and exposed carbon-fiber trim.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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Those October 2021 news reports exposed the inner workings of — and multiple harms caused by — Facebook.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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The 6-2, 185-pound senior basketball standout from Atlanta’s Overtime Elite program announced his commitment to the Jayhawks on Sunday afternoon.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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Gomez announced that she and Blanco were married through an Instagram post that featured a series of photos and clips from the nuptials.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Showed off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showed%20off. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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