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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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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
Carlsbad’s Kiana Smith reached the round of 32 in the 16s for the best showing by a local player. — Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 While the starters had a respectable showing against Washington’s backups, Miami’s backups bled out for most of Friday night’s game, which followed a scrimmage where the Dolphins’ offense and defense were outperformed by the Commanders. — Omar Kelly august 15, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
Kelley Black shared a document showing a $9,400 payment from the district to the Alive Center dated March 24, 2025. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 The study adds to a body of evidence showing the negative impact of industrial development and habitat loss on birds. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 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
  • Lucid Motors Drivers face a giant 34-inch curved glass display floating above the steering wheel, paired with a secondary 12-inch central pilot touchscreen for deeper controls.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • In the latest display of the seemingly ceaseless political rift in Bloomfield, a group of residents is suing the town council in hopes that a judge will remove Town Manager Alvin Schwapp from office.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of display
Verb
  • EmpCo prohibits companies from displaying voluntary sustainability labels unless they were established by a public authority or are based on a qualifying certification scheme.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • What are the largest barriers government leaders face to displaying the courage exemplified in the book?
    — Emily Staunton, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of displaying
Verb
  • During its two-and-a-half-hour descent through Titan’s thick orange atmosphere, Huygens captured the first-ever views of the surface, revealing river channels, ancient shorelines and a landscape shaped by liquid methane rather than water.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In a post revealing the cast change earlier this year, Lawson reflected on taking over for Leith, 86, and her predecessor on the series, Mary Berry, 91.
    — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of revealing
Verb
  • Such weapons are proving increasingly difficult for Kyiv to shoot down, with supplies of US Patriot interceptors – one of the few systems capable of taking down ballistic missiles pretty much exhausted.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Her tailored suit included a pair of slim-fit dress pants, proving the silhouette isn’t ready to disappear just yet.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of proving
Verb
  • Surrogacy agreements are most often private, and there are few federal standards guiding the practice, Ziegler said.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Since vintage base ball league teams agree to abide by the same rules used in 1858, only 37 rules are applied to the sport, as compared to today’s numerous regulations guiding the players of today’s baseball games.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of guiding
Verb
  • The fiscally moderate governor has frustrated labor by steering $11 billion since 2020 into debt reduction and away from spending on current services.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • On the other hand, Tracey Wooster, the founder of Tracey Wooster Design in Charlotte, North Carolina, suggests steering away from viscose rugs.
    — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of steering
Verb
  • Last season, Leeds struggled for results early on, with a change of system to a back three appearing to suddenly ignite their campaign in November away at Manchester City.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Purchase-intent prompts were the least consistent query type tested in an analysis of 14,000 API calls, with only about four of every 10 brands appearing across two runs of the same prompt, according to Conductor.
    — Jason Goldberg, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of appearing
Noun
  • The exhibition is an excellent excuse to visit Ciutadella with its warren of atmospheric streets, much as Son Ermità is the perfect excuse to visit, or return to, Menorca.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The exhibition will feature 10 immersive zones, each inviting visitors into the world of Schulz (known as Sparky) and Peanuts, exploring his enduring influence on culture.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of exhibition

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