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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
Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 11 Jan. 2026
Other films making a strong showing this year include Sentimental Value with eight nominations, Ryan Coogler's Sinners with seven, and the heartbreaking historical drama Hamnet with six.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Jan. 2026
Kristina Herndon, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Given their elite showing during the regular season — holding foes to some of the lowest outputs in yards per game, points per game and EPA while also ranking among the leaders in sacks and takeaways — their goals seem realistic.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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Noun
As One Battle After Another tries to pull away from the best-picture pack and the acting races get increasingly cutthroat, a strong showing at the Globes has the power to change or cement an awards narrative.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 11 Jan. 2026
Other films making a strong showing this year include Sentimental Value with eight nominations, Ryan Coogler's Sinners with seven, and the heartbreaking historical drama Hamnet with six.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
There is also no research showing that these ingredients can shorten the duration of a cold or prevent one from starting in the first place.
—Kristina Herndon, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Given their elite showing during the regular season — holding foes to some of the lowest outputs in yards per game, points per game and EPA while also ranking among the leaders in sacks and takeaways — their goals seem realistic.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing
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The screen size can be customized to best fit your display area, with a minimum size of 32 inches and the ability to expand up to 200 inches.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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The bluntness of her cut is on full display, with the ends turning up ever so slightly.—
Elise Tabin,
InStyle,
14 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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At my feet, the pale folds of cloth gradually came apart, revealing two half-open eyes, surrounded by curly hair, which, tossed by the turbulence, looked strangely alive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Videos making their way past Iran’s internet blackout circulated over the weekend, revealing harrowing scenes from earlier in the week.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
12 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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Videos appearing to show rows of body bags of those killed in Iran have emerged as anti-regime protests across the Islamic Republic stretch into a third week.—
Holly Williams,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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But as far back as 2024, signs began appearing that the furious pace of construction and the upward spiral of rents wouldn’t continue.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
13 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 15 Jan. 2026.
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