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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
That’s two-and-a-half months to continue their push for a playoff berth after Miami turned its season around with an emphatic showing as of late. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 The second half was a much stronger showing from the 19-year-old. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 July 2026
Verb
All three of Iran's matches ended in draws, showing their strength on the field. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 16 July 2026 The best time to prune roses is between late winter and early spring before blooms start showing. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 July 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
  • The Vienna’s display is also more comprehensive, with a power output graph, a trip meter, and a ride timer.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The cafeteria-style trays and displays here are loaded with red-bean buns, bacon epi breads and other sweet and savory handheld snacks that’d fit right in at a park function.
    — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 July 2026
Definition of display
Verb
  • The new police statement said an investigation showed the five people were suspected of displaying seditious materials and selling seditious publications on the premises.
    — Kanis Leung, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • William’s eldest son, Prince George, has also inherited his father’s love for soccer, accompanying his father to several Aston Villa matches and cup finals, displaying the same style of fan support as his father.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
Definition of displaying
Verb
  • Analysts and opposition politicians in exile said the declaration put into focus the reality of two-person rule under the Ortegas, while revealing the couple’s fear of an opposition movement taking root.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • The company has already laid significant groundwork, launching pre-orders on June 25, revealing cover art, and releasing 60 new screenshots.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of revealing
Verb
  • Granny jeans have become a must-have item in 2026, proving that fashion truly is cyclical.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 17 July 2026
  • Through her music, business ventures, and her work co-hosting That’s BS with Bobbi Althoff, Sukihana is proving that her influence extends far beyond the labels people have assigned to her.
    — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of proving
Verb
  • For competition favorites, Nike and Adidas, return on investment will be scrutinized in micro-detail, guiding their approaches to future marketing in both sportswear and broader lifestyle categories.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • The company has been guiding visitors around the Galápagos for more than 50 years and is particularly noted for its exceptional educational and science components.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of guiding
Verb
  • Friendly state legislatures are steering money to private schools, catalyzing huge growth in recent years with far-reaching consequences.
    — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 16 July 2026
  • Frevola and Cutbirth testified that Basabe’s behavior took a big emotional toll and changed the trajectory of their careers, steering them away from politics.
    — Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of steering
Verb
  • But Nia showed a talent for transmitting the scene’s legacy and ethos to a bigger, younger audience while pushing the envelope with her own sound, appearing current while earning crucial co-signs from scene elders like Goldie, DJ Die, and Randall.
    — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
  • Other video of the incident taken from overhead shows the suspect appearing to spread liquid on the ground and setting the fire, with a large blaze of fire resulting.
    — Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of appearing
Noun
  • Myriad ledgers record artworks and exhibitions alongside the income that sustained Saar and her then-young daughters — Alison, Lezley and Tracye — after her 1970 divorce from Richard Saar.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • The Overland Park exhibition invited Black artists from across the Kansas City area to present work that reflected their identities, encouraging each artist to define themselves on their own terms.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Definition of exhibition

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