showing 1 of 2

noun

Definition of showingnext
as in display

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verb

present participle of show
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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2
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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3
as in proving
to gain full recognition or acceptance of that shows we're right

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4
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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5
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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6
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
Noun
Despite the strong showing, shares surrendered an early rally. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026 Mohsen says last year El Gouna had just one non-Egyptian Arab film in its narrative competition and one in documentary, its lowest showing for regional cinema since the festival began. — Essie Assibu, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
Dashcam video appears to show Jeep chasing Honda A witness provided dashcam video from her vehicle showing the Honda was traveling east on Barry Road behind her. — Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026 Frieze London will mark his third fair this year after last showing at one in January 2020. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for showing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing
  1. display
  2. displaying
  3. revealing
  4. proving
  5. guiding
  6. steering
  7. appearing
  8. exhibition
Noun
  • Social media adds its own momentum, with shoppers sharing seasonal store displays, decorating ideas and new Halloween collections.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Special exhibits highlight pieces from the museum’s collection that aren’t on permanent display, as well as loaners from elsewhere.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of display
Verb
  • Property ownership records, government databases and certain court records can continue displaying details about you.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • When displaying, the Show 8's rectangular screen is a better fit for most streaming content than the HomeView's square screen.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of displaying
Verb
  • Priced Out in America follows families trapped in the affordability crisis, revealing structural forces that have profoundly and permanently reshaped the US economy.
    — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Turn the volume up and that pinhole dilates, revealing swirling galaxies of vocal harmonies, upright bass plucks, and cascading piano runs.
    — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of revealing
Verb
  • The collectors who owned them had spent months and thousands of dollars in fees proving what the cards were worth—all for thieves to take two pallets of the cards and make off with the rare collectors’ items.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The State cannot transform one into the other without proving every element of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of proving
Verb
  • Management is guiding to flat EBITDA margins for the year, as lower-margin acquisitions and a fading FX tailwind offset productivity gains, so don't be worried about a lack of profitability growth in coming quarters.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Co-owner Nadja Mumelter leads regular forest bathing sessions, guiding guests through a mindful immersion into nature.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of guiding
Verb
  • Eric Schmidt spent nearly a decade atop Google as its CEO, steering the tech giant from its early days as a public company to its current status as one of the world’s most valuable businesses.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The counterclockwise flow of air around the storm is steering dry air southward from Canada, as a high-pressure force field keeps the system offshore.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of steering
Verb
  • Armstrong, appearing in his first NFL game as a rookie out of Cincinnati, hauled in a catch with an athletic play over the middle for 13 yards and a first down.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Among Torrey’s art collection, photographer Wolfgang Tillmans is a favorite, appearing both in his home and at his offices.
    — Gay Gassmann, Architectural Digest, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of appearing
Noun
  • The exhibition highlights how trade routes connected the Arabian Gulf, East Africa, India, China, and Southeast Asia through the exchange of spices, pearls, textiles, jewelry, and religious beliefs.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The property has partnered with Villa del Arte, an international contemporary gallery, to create an exhibition program that extends from a dedicated indoor space into the gardens and terraces.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
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“Showing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showing. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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