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
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Given the timing of this series, a good showing, a poor performance or a costly injury could influence each organization’s deadline plans.
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Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Still, visitors to Bryce have posted videos on social media showing the giant plume in the distance.
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CBS News,
27 June 2026
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Paul, who averaged 21 goals and 40 points — and 79 games — in his first three full seasons with the Lightning, is determined to show that this past season’s seven-goal, 15-point, 51-game showing was an aberration.
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Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Given the timing of this series, a good showing, a poor performance or a costly injury could influence each organization’s deadline plans.
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Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Verb
Since 2024, the brand has been making inroads in Paris, first showing during its ready-to-wear seasons, most recently at the residence of the Canadian ambassador to France in October, before moving to the couture timing in January.
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Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Still, visitors to Bryce have posted videos on social media showing the giant plume in the distance.
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CBS News,
27 June 2026
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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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But their loving, attentive mother soon began displaying signs of schizophrenia.
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On July 1, two people were arrested after reaching the top of the iconic New York City building, displaying a banner and appearing to stage a proposal.
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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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Many are now scheduled for next year, proving again that delays are a constant in the space industry.
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As a result of Holzman’s advocacy and Dylan’s example, the singer-songwriter movement was born, once again proving that American music is defined not by its adherence to the past, but by its capacity for reinvention.
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Gemini asked guiding questions in 76% of its messages and gave a straight answer 2% of the time.
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That balance between comedy and horror became the guiding principle for the production.
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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 institution has grown into one of the region’s premier history museums, featuring historic homes, gardens, archives and exhibitions.
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The exhibition also included a retrospective display of eight landmark creations released over the brand’s three decades, highlighting the evolution of Roberto Coin's design language.
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“Showing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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