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or showed
1
as in displayed
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 revealed
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 proved
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
that shows we're right
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as in taught
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 directed
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 appeared
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 shown
Jazzlyn Johnson, director of communications for the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office, said in a news release Monday that the apartment’s video surveillance footage allegedly showed Spears discussing a marijuana sale with Crowell in the parking lot that afternoon.
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Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Bates showed explosiveness and good running ability last season on end-around plays in the offense.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
Horner showed investigators where to find her body, which was recovered two days later at a site along the Trinity River less than 10 miles from her father’s house, authorities have said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Epstein helped one of her daughters with her college applications, showed her around New York and secured her an appointment at the glamorous New York salon owned by his associate, celebrity hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
But replays showed the ball was still in his hands as time expired.
—CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
The growth that Ratledge showed between the first half of his rookie season and the second half is night and day.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul has shown little interest in raising taxes on wealthy New Yorkers; the mayor’s threat to raise property taxes to replace that funding was wildly unpopular.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 6 Apr. 2026
His response to his slump showed that he is built for New York.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Bates showed explosiveness and good running ability last season on end-around plays in the offense.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
Horner showed investigators where to find her body, which was recovered two days later at a site along the Trinity River less than 10 miles from her father’s house, authorities have said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Epstein helped one of her daughters with her college applications, showed her around New York and secured her an appointment at the glamorous New York salon owned by his associate, celebrity hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
But replays showed the ball was still in his hands as time expired.
—CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
The growth that Ratledge showed between the first half of his rookie season and the second half is night and day.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul has shown little interest in raising taxes on wealthy New Yorkers; the mayor’s threat to raise property taxes to replace that funding was wildly unpopular.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 6 Apr. 2026
His response to his slump showed that he is built for New York.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shown
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Scores are displayed in the vehicle during the ride, both per game and cumulative.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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New Art reveals it has been stored away, bought and sold as a private acquisition, and has never been displayed.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Text messages between Crowell and Spears allegedly revealed the man asked Crowell to bring marijuana to the apartment complex, which Crowell priced at $100, according to the affidavit.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Winning Most Improved Player, the 26-year-old revealed Sunday, has been a personal goal of his since before the season began.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Renpho MorphoScan Nova proved highly accurate in testing, especially for weight readings.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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That proved to be a pivotal distinction, leading two of the liberal justices to join the majority.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The class begins with incarcerated people being taught general knowledge of the industry.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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Tyx has lived in the Kansas City area for four years and previously taught middle school Spanish.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Aug. 2025
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The dynamic stage production, directed by Phillip M Church, features Justine Chichester, Shawn Buller and Laquantis Morton who deliver—verbatim—Taussig’s inspiring and evocative voice.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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According to Stanford, Li had directed that the diaries, along with correspondence, meeting minutes, photographs and other materials, be made publicly available for study at the university’s Hoover Institution for fear they might otherwise be destroyed by Chinese authorities.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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Plus, Higgins and Chase appeared destined to go in the direction before unique circumstances of sharing the same agent put those deals back on track in March 2025.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, Bloomberg Businessweek, Eater, Bravo, Racked, Refinery29, and many more publications.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Carnival celebrations from this time period also exhibited class conflict.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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Atlanta begins work today with no more concern for the clock-changing order, put into effect Sunday morning, than would be exhibited had the sun, of its own accord, started to rise and set on a new schedule.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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In a recording of a different non-emergency call demonstrated for USA TODAY, the Aurelian system answered a call from a man reporting his neighbor's barking dogs.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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The advent of cheap commercial drone technology changed the equation dramatically, as demonstrated by the Ukrainian military’s adoption of new tactics.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Shown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shown. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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