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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
The right side of the dress featured a loose, flowing sleeve with subtle draping for an effortless look, but the opposite side of the dress showed off the influencer's toned figure.
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Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Hilaria Baldwin and Gleb Savchenko showed off their Cha Cha skills loud and proud tonight!
—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
Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Hilaria Baldwin and Gleb Savchenko showed off their Cha Cha skills loud and proud tonight!
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showed off
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Authorities believe it was cut up and sold, AP reported.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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They also aren’t burdened with making sure any of their shots match, since in essence any take can be cut up into a master, close-ups, two-shots, or whatever else Cameron decides.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 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 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
Verb
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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.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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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
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On top of that, another potential sell signal is close to being flashed.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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The player bet $3, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until a jackpot message appeared.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In April, Toyota unveiled its newest Lexus ES at the Shanghai Motor Show in Shanghai, China — introducing the world to Lexus's next generation of electrified vehicles, The Courier Journal previously reported.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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When Swift’s website finally unveiled the project (with its cover art blurred at the time), the color scheme proved to be a blend of glittery orange and mint green.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Food stored where exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The market still trades as if the pros don’t feel exposed enough to stocks, and strategists have had to pursue the index higher after the springtime confidence crash reversed faster than expected.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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That was just one of the findings of a new statewide health survey -- just the second in the country -- that was announced Thursday by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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The 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature will be announced next week, on Thursday, October 9.—
tumblr.com,
tumblr.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Showed off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showed%20off. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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