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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 proven
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
In a spring visit to the show, Von Teese showed me her stage, Swarovski crystals and sponge pillows shaped like olives.
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Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
If anything, the two games at Dodger Stadium showed the struggles of the Reds’ offense, with Blake Snell allowing only two base runners in the first six innings of his Game 1 start, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave up two runs in the first inning of Game 2 before retiring 13 straight.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Trump has already shown his pragmatic side by pulling off a deal to keep TikTok in business in the US.
—semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Tests showed a dramatic difference.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Photos that followed showed the lovebirds reacting to their own happy moment, embracing one another after Aurora accepted Zac’s proposal.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Police body camera footage showed Kristil expressing her fears.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2025
Further investigation into a chalk underdrawing of ‘The Night Watch,’ using macro X-ray florescence scans, showed even more resemblances between the two dogs.
—Senay Boztas, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Evidence found at the scene showed Lopez had fired multiple gunshots, but officials didn’t specify his motive, deputies said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
If anything, the two games at Dodger Stadium showed the struggles of the Reds’ offense, with Blake Snell allowing only two base runners in the first six innings of his Game 1 start, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave up two runs in the first inning of Game 2 before retiring 13 straight.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Trump has already shown his pragmatic side by pulling off a deal to keep TikTok in business in the US.
—semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Tests showed a dramatic difference.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Photos that followed showed the lovebirds reacting to their own happy moment, embracing one another after Aurora accepted Zac’s proposal.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Police body camera footage showed Kristil expressing her fears.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2025
Further investigation into a chalk underdrawing of ‘The Night Watch,’ using macro X-ray florescence scans, showed even more resemblances between the two dogs.
—Senay Boztas, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Evidence found at the scene showed Lopez had fired multiple gunshots, but officials didn’t specify his motive, deputies said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shown
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The complex is decorated in the school colors, red and black with the Bobcat logo prominently displayed.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to Patel’s claim, while there, the employee displayed the flag on his desk.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
3 Oct. 2025
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Impact Social analyzed social media discussion about each candidate in the race, which revealed that Spanberger has a net sentiment of -28, while Earle-Sears’ sentiment is +18.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Though the network hasn't revealed its plans for the future of Welcome to Plathville, many fans wondered if Olivia's exit is a sign that its run has come to an end.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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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 assessment by the Washington, DC think tank outlined how Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SCNC) had directed military and civilian officials to designate successors in the event of leadership disruption to ensure continuation in the event of war.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the Wisconsin Shares increase, the budget boosted childcare spending by more than $360 million, with $110 million directed toward payments to childcare providers, while including some regulatory changes pitched by Republicans.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Jennings entered the game injured and also appeared to have suffered another injury during Sunday's loss.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Investigators believe the suspect also deliberately set fire to the church, which appeared engulfed in flames in photos and videos shared on social media.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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The artist has exhibited internationally, including at the National Museum of China in Beijing, Museum on the Seam in Jerusalem and Musée Océanographique in Monaco.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Those pictures were exhibited at the Centre Pompidou.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The results demonstrated that the innovative tech can ease volunteer workloads by moving heavy equipment, saving time, and reaching difficult areas.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Then in 1881, at a great exhibition on electricity in Paris, Edison and several other inventors demonstrated their light bulbs.—
Ernest Freeberg,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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But the job search proved futile, partly due to visa uncertainties and the impacts of the Department of Government Efficiency.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Since the end of the pandemic, consumers have proved to be the backbone of the American economy—much to the surprise of some of Wall Street’s biggest names.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Shown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shown. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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