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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
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Artificial was also reportedly scheduled for a wider release in early 2027 and a showing at the SXSW Film & TV Festival, but those plans are now dead in the water.
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Charles Pulliam-Moore,
The Verge,
23 June 2026
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Still, Grichuk loves the resiliency the Sox are showing.
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
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Eduardo Cuevas New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s left-leaning slate had a dominant showing in three congressional primaries challenging mainstream Democrats.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Artificial was also reportedly scheduled for a wider release in early 2027 and a showing at the SXSW Film & TV Festival, but those plans are now dead in the water.
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Charles Pulliam-Moore,
The Verge,
23 June 2026
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This is a lovely exchange, partly because Carmy is showing such respect for Syd’s talent, but also because of the history behind those short ribs.
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Still, Grichuk loves the resiliency the Sox are showing.
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing
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Every imaginable yellow, green and blue wig was on display among the sea of kilts outside Hard Rock Stadium (re-named Miami Stadium for the World Cup), faces were painted in all the team colors, and fans of both teams posed for photos together.
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Indigenous groups protested the last time Mount Rushmore hosted a fireworks display, and former President Joe Biden's administration rejected subsequent attempts to have fireworks at the national monument.
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Our fear resurfaced days ago on the one-month anniversary, when another alert was issued after a man circled the Islamic Center pretending to possess an explosive device while displaying a Nazi flag.
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Ruddy contender to Mars The Scorpion's brightest star is the first magnitude Antares, displaying a reddish hue.
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Toph escapes the clutches of her mother — who poisoned and kidnapped her — by revealing her earthbending powers, breaking out of the metal cage to rejoin Team Avatar.
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Audience understanding of the uniqueness of the EW&F multi-genre musical mosaic would have been enhanced by a few clinical breakdowns of studio multitrack tapes revealing the sonic and musicological complexities involved.
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As the community continues to grow, Crabby Baddies is proving that the strongest catch of the day may be the connections made along the pier.
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Even celebrities like Nicole Kidman have been spotted embracing this luxe trend, proving its status as a sleek alternative to chunky athletic shoes that feel heavy and overly bulky on the move.
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After guiding Algeria to a 2-1 comeback win against Jordan to stay alive in Group J, manager Vladimir Petković was looking forward to seeing a lot of green and white in the KC stands this time.
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What was once considered alternative is becoming the norm, and individuality is increasingly replacing convention as the guiding principle of engagement ring design.
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Controversy upon controversy In a best-case scenario, the notion of steering a natural disaster is an ethical dilemma.
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In contrast, effectively navigating ice requires steering into the skid.
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Images appearing to show blue paint peeling from the floor of the pool were surfacing by June 18.
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While appearing at the Supergirl world premiere in New York City on Monday, June 22, the Superman actor, 32, could be seen protecting his costar, Milly Alcock, from a handsy photographer on the red carpet.
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The logo of Meta is seen at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 11, 2025.
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The stone lantern adorned with deer in Osaka Garden on the grounds of the Museum of Science and Industry is from the exhibition, and just southeast of there one of the stone structures from the World's Fair is now a Chicago Park District restroom.
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“Showing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showing. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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