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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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
Paul Davidson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The weak showing reinforces a picture of a labor market that has almost entirely lost momentum.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
This despite data showing crime has fallen not only in Chicago, but some of those other cities.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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The dismal showing left payroll additions averaging a measly 35,000 from May through July and led some economists to worry the nation could be hurtling toward a recession.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The weak showing reinforces a picture of a labor market that has almost entirely lost momentum.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
There are going to be 35[mm] prints showing everywhere.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
This despite data showing crime has fallen not only in Chicago, but some of those other cities.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing
Verb
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The Spier Arts Trust aims to make art accessible, so the farm acts as a platform for displaying art that the public can enjoy.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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This mindset encompasses perseverance, loyalty, embracing differences, displaying an openness to personal growth and strong conflict-resolution skills, including the willingness to seek help when necessary.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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However, due to the bad blood, Tapia de Veer didn’t directly inform White of his decision, instead revealing his intentions to the crew and in a New York Times interview that preceded the third season’s finale.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
7 Sep. 2025
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Such a discovery could trace a journey of a million light-years or more, revealing just how far galactic material can travel.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Arsenal know that and Smith will take no time proving it.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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And succeeding on Wall Street means proving it every day — a proposition only complicated by a retail world that is, well, more complicated.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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However, Langley, who has plays a key role in guiding the franchise as NBCUniversal Studio Group and Chief Content Officer, said part of the success of the long-running series has been its adaptability.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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Gia Love, who first started the cookout five years ago in Bed-Stuy’s Herbert Von King Park, continues to be a guiding force behind the day’s celebrations.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
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By the time someone notices, the tool may have been steering your workforce in the wrong direction for months.—
Joseph Freed,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The man quickly pulls his partner to safety, steering her sharply away from the oncoming animal.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Accuracy in Media, a conservative organization, released a video appearing to show a Reading Schools counselor advising parents to not disclose their child's trans identity to circumvent state laws.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
29 Aug. 2025
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After appearing on Loving and Guiding Light in 1992, the actor booked his first major role on One Life to Live, playing Todd Manning.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The smaller Galaxy Tab S11 features an 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 2,560-by-1,600-pixel resolution, a refresh rate up to 120Hz, and a peak brightness of 1,600 nits.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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The elaborate display of military strength came with a show of solidarity with a host of heads of state, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un.—
Ellie Cook
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Acutis’ site reported incidents of the host – the bread used in the rite – beginning to bleed or even exhibiting living tissue.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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Kleox is currently showing its tiny teardrop designs at this week's Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, its first time exhibiting at the world's largest RV show.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Showing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showing. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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