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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
But others said the video clearly showed that Good was turning the SUV away from the agent before the shots were fired.
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Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
One image Emerald showed me was this amazing 1950s picture of a woman wrapped up in cellophane, like a gift with a bow around the middle.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2026
Chew told jurors that neither the Cryptpad documents nor the prosecution’s surveillance videos shown during Baker’s opening could be considered evidence during opening statements.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
The strengths and weaknesses are always shown in a game like this.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Video surveillance showed Robinson physically assault the victim, according to a DA statement.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
Bystander videos of the shooting showed Good sitting in her vehicle in the middle of a road in a Minneapolis residential neighborhood.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
During the night, two montages showed clips from Parker’s career — the first dedicated to roles other than Carrie Bradshaw, the second all about Carrie.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Refund Approved – The IRS approved your refund and is preparing to issue it by the date shown.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
One image Emerald showed me was this amazing 1950s picture of a woman wrapped up in cellophane, like a gift with a bow around the middle.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2026
Chew told jurors that neither the Cryptpad documents nor the prosecution’s surveillance videos shown during Baker’s opening could be considered evidence during opening statements.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
The strengths and weaknesses are always shown in a game like this.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Video surveillance showed Robinson physically assault the victim, according to a DA statement.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
Bystander videos of the shooting showed Good sitting in her vehicle in the middle of a road in a Minneapolis residential neighborhood.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
During the night, two montages showed clips from Parker’s career — the first dedicated to roles other than Carrie Bradshaw, the second all about Carrie.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Refund Approved – The IRS approved your refund and is preparing to issue it by the date shown.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
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Anna and Jack put the pieces together that all three crimes are connected by the disturbing messages displayed on their deceased bodies, as well as the same friendship bracelet attached to each victim.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Citizens of Minneapolis took to the streets, throwing snowballs at their own local police and local businesses proudly displayed signs in their windows instructing people how to use whistles to thwart ICE.—
David Marcus,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Newsom further revealed the limits of his rationality with his remarks on the high-speed rail boondoggle.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Researchers revealed that one of the key factors that enabled Despotopulos and his team to make these first-ever experimental measurements was access to the world’s highest-energy laser system, located at LLNL’s National Ignition Facility (NIF).—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Purple proved to be the most challenging.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Michael Owens / Getty Images Rodgers completed 11 of 14 passes in the 4th quarter for 133 yards, including a 26-yard touchdown to Calvin Austin III with 55 seconds remaining in the game that proved to be the game-winner.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 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 film, directed by renowned German New Wave artist and filmmaker Ulrike Ottinger, is the latest retelling of the story of Hungarian Countess Elizabeth Báthory, a real-life aristocrat accused of bathing in the blood of virgins to retain her youth.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Jan. 2026
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Later in the year, the studio plans to move into production on Linda Lisboa, an elevated romantic drama to be directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse (The Dressmaker) and produced in collaboration with industry vet Gareth Wiley (Match Point), with filming scheduled across Portugal and Canada.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
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The 19-year-old, who had completed three semesters of college before the incident, appeared in court on Monday and was appointed a public defender, CNN reported.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ezeiruaku, 22, was a second-round draft pick out of Boston College in 2025 and appeared in all 17 games as a rookie, including nine starts.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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According to Diana Kirschbaum, a researcher at TU Wien and first author of the study, the material exhibited a specific type of quantum-critical behavior when exposed at temperatures near absolute zero.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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In that moment, Kostoulas exhibited the traits of a streetwise No 9.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Researchers have demonstrated that consumer-grade 3D printers and inexpensive materials can produce advanced optical components capable of super-resolution imaging.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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Martha Stewart has demonstrated in the past that dark-wash jeans are so elegant.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Shown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shown. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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