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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
Emily Guskin, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
Now Lauren's showing — got one on the way.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Mercedes-Benz came out on top, showing excellent stability even after extended use, while Mitsubishi ranked lowest in long-term battery health.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Jonathan Hanson, a political scientist and lecturer in statistics at the University of Michigan, said that political mood and the massive showing at the polls during an off-year election was not surprising.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
Now Lauren's showing — got one on the way.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
His TikTok posts showing the interactions garnered millions of views.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Mercedes-Benz came out on top, showing excellent stability even after extended use, while Mitsubishi ranked lowest in long-term battery health.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing
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That partnership is on full display at the COP30 Local Leaders Forum, co-hosted by Bloomberg Philanthropies.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Campaign ads, showing images of flash-mob robberies, promised voters that harsher penalties would put an end to basic items being locked away in display cases and funnel people repeatedly arrested for drug offenses in treatment.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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During one Nuggets run late in the second quarter, Warriors coach Steve Kerr sat motionless for several possessions, glaring straight ahead while displaying a look of disgust.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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An Ondas winner in Spain and a standout at The Wit’s Mipcom Fresh TV Fiction, displaying stunning visuals which no other series matched.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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This collection gathers 27 of her stories in English translation, revealing the narrative complexity, keen psychological insight, and careful attention to realistic detail that was characteristic of her work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Buried beneath old factories and layers of earth, this slice of a city was brought back to life, revealing a settlement that once held a prominent regional position as a center of industry and trade.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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New governors-elect Sherrill and Virginia’s Abigail Spanberger did as well, proving that moderate candidates can succeed with a centrist message, but Mamdani likely will retain the spotlight given New York’s place as the center of the media universe.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Incredibly, that level of authenticity won over the oft-unmovable TikTok comment section, proving that, in just a few months, Bunna has built a fanbase intimately in-tune with both her artistry and her personhood.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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Mike Vrabel has breathed life into the New England Patriots, guiding them to a 7-2 start while riding a six-game winning streak despite fielding a roster that still has its fair share of deficiencies.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani, 34, is a charismatic socialist who has limited experience in the private sector and seems utterly unconcerned about his guiding philosophy’s long track record of creating misery.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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River cruises offer a different kind of voyage — one that trades mass tourism for meaningful exploration, steering into hidden coves, remote villages and unspoiled waterways that larger vessels simply can't reach.—
DeAnna Taylor,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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But that wasn’t the only reason Cavallari is steering clear of the Hollywood set.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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The trucks' driver doors were open and two people were seen at the rear of the trailers, appearing to be moving items between the trailers, according to an affidavit filed after the incident.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The classic Big Dipper asterism in Ursa Major was another easy target, with all seven points of light appearing clear against the night sky despite some light pollution over the city.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Centered upon the artwork of Holmes, the event is conceived as both an exhibition and a space for reflection.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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The National Gallery of London is hosting the first major exhibition of 18th-century painter Joseph Wright, whose works captured the moral dilemma of scientific progress at the dawn of the industrial age.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Showing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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