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1
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
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
The impressive showing secured the Narwhals as team captain of Alliance 7, alongside Teams 4322 and 6560.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
The tech is validated through EEG and fMRI studies, showing measurable shifts in neural activity during use, according to the company.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The conference, after sending six teams to the NCAA Tournament last year, did not have its usual showing in nonconference play, and will be pressed to get multiple teams in the Field of 16 come March.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
The impressive showing secured the Narwhals as team captain of Alliance 7, alongside Teams 4322 and 6560.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Real estate data crunchers now produce numerous reports showing that big investors own a small slice of the housing pie.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
The tech is validated through EEG and fMRI studies, showing measurable shifts in neural activity during use, according to the company.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing
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Whether set in Jewish eastern Europe or New York’s Lower East Side, Shtok’s range is on full display, from gossipy melodramas and elegiac reveries to coming of age portraits of shtetl adolescents and immigrant hustlers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Ceiling And Wall Mounts Both cameras can be mounted on ceilings, a TV display, on walls or even within a wall for a more subtle presence while ensuring privacy with an automatic shutter that clearly indicates when the cameras are turned off.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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This can be as simple as displaying your kids' art on the fridge or as involved as involving your partner in paint choices.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Baker immediately objected and said displaying the files and suggesting jurors would later receive them was improper unless their relevance to the defendants’ state of mind had first been established.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The car was removed from the home by fire personnel, revealing the home’s living room front wall as destroyed, exposing the room to the front yard of the home.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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That will set the stage for revealing the latest intriguing and perhaps crucial insights underlying how LLMs veer into collaborating on delusional thinking with users.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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From minimalist finishes to playful graphics and elevated textures, these manicures set the tone for the year ahead, proving that short nails aren’t a fallback—they’re the focus.—
Kat Suico,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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This week, when the Golden Globes honored the actor and producer with the Carol Burnett Award at its special Golden Eve celebration, Parker unknowingly tipped her hat to that very same look, proving that her personal style is as consistent as her industry contributions.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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For visitors, this means the people guiding your raft or instructing your clinic possess deep expertise and enthusiasm for their work.—
Bill Bootz,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Bobby will forever be a guiding force whose unique artistry reshaped American music.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Maresca, who arrived at Chelsea in June 2024 after steering Leicester City to the Championship title, left having won the Conference League and Club World Cup.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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Although the treaty's implementation will take years and ratification requires political involvement, the agreement would not exist without Matsoso steering the ship.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Dec. 2025
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Those comments have been widely read in Washington as crossing a red line by appearing to de‑prioritize a president’s stated legislative priority in favor of one company’s product mix.—
Jason Brett,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Similar wishes were sent to Butt, 51, with David sharing a snap of himself appearing to laugh at a shirtless Butt on the field.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, Florence is not lacking in exhibitions for art aficionados.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The video opens mid-flight before following Yungblud through a series of tour stops in Sydney, including a visit to Behind The Gallery, where an exhibition spotlighting the singer recently drew such large crowds that police were called to manage the scene.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Showing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showing. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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