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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
Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
The Academy has generally been reluctant to embrace horror movies at the Oscars throughout its history, but this year was an unusually strong showing for the genre.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Michael Ruiz , Garrett Tenney , Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Peter Suder, the senior guard, is the only player showing much fight.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Junior assistant captain Sammy Ryan rewarded the defensive showing in the second period with a scrappy goal.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
The Academy has generally been reluctant to embrace horror movies at the Oscars throughout its history, but this year was an unusually strong showing for the genre.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
Local police said Friday that an autopsy had been performed and declined to confirm local reports that investigators had obtained video showing Gracey falling into the water.
—Michael Ruiz , Garrett Tenney , Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Peter Suder, the senior guard, is the only player showing much fight.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing
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Right now, some of the best spots to catch beautiful bluebonnet displays are around Brenham, Ennis, and the Hill Country.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Given the show’s familiar blend of person-on-the-street stunts, chaotic celebrity interviews, and lewd displays, comparisons are inescapable.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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Fans cheered as a drone show displaying the seven band members’ faces lit up the sky over the Han River.—
Michelle Ye Hee Lee,
Washington Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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Judge Brooks' ruling prevents six school districts in western Arkansas from displaying the Big Ten, a requirement under Act 573, passed during the 2025 legislative session.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Country Music Hall of Fame announced its newest inductees in a media event Friday morning in the museum’s rotunda, revealing Tim McGraw, Paul Overstreet and the Stanley Brothers as the hall’s class of 2026.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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That clash surfaced online this week when White House AI czar and venture capitalist David Sacks shared a critical essay about Humans First and Elon Musk echoed it, revealing how even a nascent group hosting small gatherings can become a new front in the AI power struggle.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The stress for the Heat is proving tangible.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Mar. 2026
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One Fayette County middle schooler is proving that no one is ever too young to make a big impact.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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In Virginia’s legislature, patrons are responsible for introducing legislation and guiding it through the entire legislative process, including defending it on the floor if necessary.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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The legislative blueprint outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers, focusing on protecting children, preventing electricity costs from surging, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship and educating Americans on using the technology.—
SEUNG MIN KIM,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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The caravan, which doesn’t yet have a name, is packed with forward-thinking features—including steering assist and a extremely cushy cabin—that have the potential to make hitting the road easier and more comfortable than ever before.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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Barris lauded Samuels for steering Revolt through all of that.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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Lupe Castillo is the only Republican appearing on the ballot and will face Garcia in November.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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After appearing in Austin for a taping at ACL Live in 2025, a full festival set feels like a natural next step.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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The exhibition is only a first glimpse of the much larger collection that will soon be on view in the new museum in Jerusalem.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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That meticulous trompe-l’oeil effect is just one of countless tricks that Gnoli had up his sleeve, as evidenced in the survey at Lévy Gorvy Dayan—the largest American exhibition of Gnoli’s œuvre since 1969.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Showing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showing. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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