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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
Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
After losing to Greene two years ago, Harris said his strong showing this time would be a stepping stone to November.
—Jeff Amy, Twin Cities, 7 Apr. 2026
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
The White House cheered other items in the report showing declining prices for various consumer items.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Disney had a good showing, as Nat Geo led the pack with 51 nods, followed by ABC News (47), and then CNN (32), Netflix (32) and PBS (25).
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
After losing to Greene two years ago, Harris said his strong showing this time would be a stepping stone to November.
—Jeff Amy, Twin Cities, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
Obviously, the work has been showing, but his availability, his confidence level has shot up through the roof.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
The White House cheered other items in the report showing declining prices for various consumer items.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing
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The area includes a nearly 4,000-gallon rehabilitation pool and an audio-visual display where visitors can learn more about the organization's rescue efforts.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Mensura kitchen scale with LED display weighs up to 10 kg/22 lb.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The glasses' interface is simple, built around a multi-tab dashboard screen for displaying information and a pop-up menu that provides access to the active features.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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South Korean media reported the projectile, also likely a ballistic missile, disappeared from South Korean military radars after displaying an abnormal development in the initial launch stage.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Without revealing too much, Stieve suggested the sequel would focus less on rewriting the cat-and-mouse playbook and more on how their villain has adapted to it over the years.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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Over the next decade and a half Allen continued to evolve stylistically and lyrically, moving from pop culture commentary to more emotionally revealing narratives about marital breakdowns, motherhood, and personal identity crises.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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But Ganzorigt’s army of It-girl clients are currently proving how many ways there are to wear the look.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
6 Apr. 2026
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Kris Bubic’s rough first inning Royals starter Kris Bubic got off to a rough start, the strike zone proving elusive.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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But Avalon Waterways has culinary cruises that amp it up a notch with samples of regional cuisine, demonstrations, special dinners, and a Master of Wine on board guiding wine and food pairings and tastings.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Crews will continue to work into the night securing the capsule and guiding it back to the Murtha, which is expected to reach Naval Base San Diego early Saturday.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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The mayor’s spokesman, Jon Ewing, confirmed Johnston’s appearance in New Orleans this weekend and said the mayor recognizes the manifold benefits of steering the event to the Mile High City.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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His casual, unassuming nature can only temporarily hide the wealth of curiosity steering a multi-disciplinary career that would make even the most multi-disciplined among us envious.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Post-Euphoria, Ferreira has turned her attention largely to film, notably appearing opposite John Leguizamo in 2024’s Bob Trevino Likes It, and made her Broadway debut (with the support of some of her former Euphoria costars) in Cult of Love.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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But with most independent polls showing a double-digit deficit for Fidesz among decided voters ahead of the vote, Orbán has sought to boost his profile by appearing publicly with his international admirers.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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As one of the world’s preeminent art museums, the Prado hosts rotating exhibitions that always draw acclaim.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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This exhibition is included with garden admission.—
Kristine Sorensen,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Showing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showing. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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