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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
Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
The biggest question, in my view, is whether [candidate Tom] Steyer, who despite all his money — $120 million spent so far — can pull himself up from his 12% showing in the polls and become the top-polling Democrat for the first time.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 13 Apr. 2026
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
All praise to the blue alien for showing her the light!
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The state lost 11,700 non-farm jobs last year, its worst showing since 2020 when the pandemic disrupted the economy in an unprecedented way, according to revisions published by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment last week.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
The biggest question, in my view, is whether [candidate Tom] Steyer, who despite all his money — $120 million spent so far — can pull himself up from his 12% showing in the polls and become the top-polling Democrat for the first time.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
The moves were largely prompted by two pieces of research showing that CRQC (cryptographically relevant quantum computing/computer) may arrive sooner than previously estimated.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
All praise to the blue alien for showing her the light!
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing
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Adding to his military exhibit, Crazy Horse display and gallery of unique oddities.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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This was on full display in Tuesday night’s 2-1 loss to the Dodgers when Alex Vesia struck out the side to pick up the save in the ninth, throwing only 10 pitches, with the Mets swinging at seven of them.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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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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On Thursday, April 16, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants star, 42, shared a glowing photo of herself to Instagram alongside a reflective caption revealing how her comedian husband, 62, empowered her to feel more confident.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Those final hours of the season when the night-shift staff arrives always feel like a gust of fresh air blowing into the ED, revealing unexpected contours of certain characters and new dynamics.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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Kelli then meets with Shamea and Angela for a shopping trip and vents about Porsha’s accusations, proving that the hug between them absolved absolutely nothing.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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Backed by long-term capital, strategic foresight, and $6 trillion in sovereign assets, the foundation is proving remarkably fireproof.—
Winston Ma,
semafor.com,
13 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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In the livestream, Peters is seen speaking with the young woman while appearing to be under the influence and exhibiting slurred speech.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Page Match began appearing on Spotify back in February.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
15 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 20 Apr. 2026.
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