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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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
Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Mizzou’s defense continues to stand tall Mizzou’s defensive front had another impressive showing, limiting the Minutemen to 19 yards on the ground.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Diane Brady, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2025
Authorities released a photo showing the towering waterfront home dwarfed by flames and clouds of black smoke.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
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Verb
After a repeat showing of that collection in Tokyo, Chanel decided to deepen its relationship with local creatives.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Mizzou’s defense continues to stand tall Mizzou’s defensive front had another impressive showing, limiting the Minutemen to 19 yards on the ground.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
Dayforce will today release its annual pulse survey of roughly 7,000 workers in six countries, showing that 71% of workers have not received AI training in the past year—even though 63% of workers say developing such skills is important.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2025
Authorities released a photo showing the towering waterfront home dwarfed by flames and clouds of black smoke.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing
Verb
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Besides being easy to grasp and move around, this wooden toy’s smooth lines give it an heirloom quality for displaying in the nursery.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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That is, someone can experience hunger – not getting enough to eat – without displaying the physical signs of malnutrition.—
Tracy Roof,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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The dark lavender-pink petals mature and fade to a soft pink, revealing a cluster of yellow stamens in the center.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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But what has shocked and outraged many is not only the brutality of the crime, but court documents revealing Dickey’s 39 arrests, and 25 felony charges before Logan’s murder.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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This is a historic case proving Texas will not tolerate crimes against mothers and their preborn children.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Bubble hems returned across skirts, pants and jackets, proving the detail can feel sharp and modern when well executed, while skirts in every form — sharp and structured, flowing and asymmetric — emerged as the defining piece of spring 2026.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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An army of around 200 volunteers from the church and several charities were making food, picking up trash, guiding guests and MC'ing dance showcases, said Mary Cantrell, who has been a key organizer since 1993.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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Most of the footage was filmed by astronauts, with Wang’s perspective guiding the story.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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Researchers have used LLMs to engage with people who believe in conspiracy theories, and there is promising early evidence that generative AI may be able to make a difference in steering people away from such false beliefs.—
John Wihbey,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
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Boultier expresses similar views and suggests steering clear of muddy pastels like dusty lilac or pale mint green.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Her three-day-only event for the 89-minute movie that is essentially an extended trailer for her new The Life of a Showgirl LP easily soared well above the box office of two major Hollywood stars appearing in films with Oscar buzz.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 Oct. 2025
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Silvestri is executive producer on the upcoming HBO series I Love LA, starring Rachel Sennott, and has written on several TV shows in addition to appearing in shows such as The Good Place and Broad City.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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The brand also introduced the Pixel Tablet in 2023, which acted like a smart display when docked, but this news is the first update about the possibility of a static device in over four years.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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This epic display of endurance, which Jornet completed all by human power – running, hiking, mountaineering or cycling the entire time, even for the journey between the peaks – was just the Spanish athlete’s latest foray into exploration.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Below, executives from 10 of the exhibiting denim mills from around the globe share the highlights from their upcoming Spring/Summer 2027 collections that will be on view at the show.—
Carved,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Its form thus neatly meets the Kantian criterion of exhibiting its purpose.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Showing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showing. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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