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as in displaying
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 revealing
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 proving
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
that shows we're right
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as in guiding
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 steering
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 appearing
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 showing
Ryan Brennan
march 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
The most recent Kreutz comet that put on a fine showing was Comet Lovejoy in December 2011.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Mar. 2026
The structure, called a conservative matrix field, or CMF, acts as a kind of mathematical common ancestor, showing how formulas that look nothing alike turn out to be different expressions of the same underlying object.
—Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Now, with her strong showing at Indian Wells in the 2026 season, Eala is poised to break into the top 30 before her 21st birthday.
—Ryan Brennan
march 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
The most recent Kreutz comet that put on a fine showing was Comet Lovejoy in December 2011.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
This comes after a source told Radar Online that Savannah Guthrie is reevaluating what to do next and considering whether showing her mother and her family in public has been a mistake.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Mar. 2026
The structure, called a conservative matrix field, or CMF, acts as a kind of mathematical common ancestor, showing how formulas that look nothing alike turn out to be different expressions of the same underlying object.
—Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing
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Because the emitters are extremely small, the platform can create extremely dense displays.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Carrizo Plain National Monument Wildflowers are continuing to bloom across the monument after early winter rains, with displays currently concentrated on the Temblor Range.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Why isn’t there a simple meter in cars displaying battery strength?—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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Two pro wrestling champs are creating outside the ring on another canvas — and displaying their artwork.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Dancer Alyse Rockett tossed her phone on the seat next to me, revealing the material for which the troupe has been preparing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Now tested by a near fatal disease, Gammons continues his pursuit — revealing the personal cost of chasing nature at its most extreme and the larger environmental forces shaping our world.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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Four years later in his 11th consecutive appearance in the desert, the question is less about proving himself and more about sustaining the level that carried him to the top tier of the game.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Despite these challenges, the verification system continued functioning throughout the entire flight, proving that blockchain technology can reliably operate on lightweight onboard hardware used in autonomous aerial vehicles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Last month, the district reopened applications to the 14-member Black Student Achievement Committee — tasked with guiding implementation — despite originally planning to launch it in the fall.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Arnaud Desplechin may be regarded as one of France’s quintessential auteurs, but American cinema has long been a guiding force in his imagination.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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Coach Brian Schmack, a former pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, is the man in charge of steering the program back to prominence.—
Noah Poser,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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According to sources, the driver was seen steering around security bollards, and caused a fire when colliding the vehicle into the building's front doors.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Desert gold and brown-eyed primrose are appearing near Ashford Mill, along with sand verbena and fivespot.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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He’s spent the past three seasons with the team, appearing in 46 games (10 starts).—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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The comedian will be at the venue for the opening of the exhibition on March 22 for a live podcast and question-and-answer session.—
Richard Guzman,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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Following a solid showing in his club’s exhibition draw against the Tigers, Bello started Monday’s game against Israel and was dominant.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Showing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showing. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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