as in display
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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
Verb
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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More than 96,000 Hyundai Tucson small SUVs are being recalled because of a software error that can temporarily prevent critical information from appearing on the vehicle's display, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Everything about Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos's coupling has been a display of more is more.
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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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Two people lifted the box’s lid, revealing a pile of dusty items.
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Why do candidates feel comfortable asking revealing questions and practicing interview skills with an AI avatar?
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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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The Emmy-winning host and executive producer of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver has landed a guest role on General Hospital, appearing in a three-episode arc that'll air on July 2, 3 and 6 on ABC.
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The Germans began putting pressure on Paraguay from the start of the extra period, including a possible penalty when Nick Woltemade’s shot was blocked by Gustavo Gómez, appearing to hit his arm.
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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 1 Jul. 2026.
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