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verb

present participle of show
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of showing
Noun
Minimize furniture and pet items to showcase square footage and reduce odors or allergens, especially before showings. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 16 June 2025 While sequel, prequel, and reboot fatigue has never been higher, when the teaser aired ahead of a showing of The Phoenician Scheme in New York, people were laughing out loud at the jokes. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 June 2025
Verb
As of Friday, about 40% of California was in drought, according to the Drought Monitor’s weekly map showing drought intensities across the nation. Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025 This fan-favorite Reversible Crossover Sweater, for example, can be worn two different ways — with the criss-cross hem showing in the front or the back — maximizing your outfit possibilities. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for showing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing
Noun
  • The end of the exhibit includes a touchscreen display showing flights at CLT in real time.
    Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2025
  • The original Birkin, acquired by Paris collector Catherine B. in 2000, was put on public display for the first time in continental Europe at Sotheby’s Paris galleries last fall, and then at Sotheby’s flagship in Hong Kong earlier this year, drawing thousands of visitors.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • An ‘endangered’ town starts planning With federal recognition proving elusive, a Brooklyn school grant writer named Kay Diamond suggested that Rogers and others look to Landmarks Illinois for help.
    Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
  • From its game-changing launch on January 21st, 2025, to its innovative ecosystem, Crouton Jones is proving that trust, creativity, and community are the keys to success.
    Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Alvarez drops to receive Almada’s pass before guiding it first time to Fernandez.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Heyman is best known for guiding the Harry Potter movie franchise across eight successful movies.
    Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • But Warren also gave off the impression he will be heavily involved in steering everything.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Williams, after steering Woods with his eyes, came back to Moore with a golden opportunity.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The most dramatic of these was when he was hit in the face by a plastic bottle thrown by a spectator, staying upright and appearing unaffected.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Born in South Dakota on May 11, 1970, Katt began as a child actor, appearing on episodes of such TV shows as CHiPs, Father Murphy, Code Red, Herbie, the Love Bug, Voyagers!
    Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The exhibition includes very early designs made from decaying fabrics.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
  • Titled after the 1995 album by Orange County riot grrrl band Emily’s Sassy Lime, featured artists in the show, the exhibition takes youth–its awkwardness, radicality, resilience–as both theme and inspiration.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • Highlights include a gallery exhibiting student artwork — photography, drawing, painting, 3D artwork and ceramics — along with performances by Mariachi bands, Ballet Folklórico dancers and student musicians and dancers.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
  • While initial claims are above the lows, the level is not exhibiting a strong uptrend or at a level consistent with economic woes.
    Bill Stone, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Even worse, attackers can exploit large language model (LLM) vulnerabilities through methods like prompt injection, tricking systems into revealing confidential information.
    Rich Vibert, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The clip pans from their feet upward, capturing their full bodies before finally revealing their stark height difference.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024

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