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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
Hours after the deal’s announcement, videos posted on social media by correspondents and Unicef spokesperson James Elder in Gaza showed a relatively quiet night sky, a rare occurrence in an enclave that has faced incessant bombardments for just over two years.
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Although the Prancing Horse marque hasn’t shown us what that car looks like just yet, we were recently given a detailed look beneath the skin at the upcoming EV’s chassis, battery, and motor components in a preview ahead of this year’s Ferrari Capital Markets Day in Maranello.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Dash cam footage of the officer’s killing played in the courtroom showed Rocha shooting Vasquez three times with an AR-15, including two misfires, during a traffic stop on July 19, 2022, after being pulled over for expired tags.
—Pj Green
october 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
Chongqing Tonglianglong midfielder Zhang Zhixiong was shown a yellow card for his push on Asamoah into the pitchside board.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Video on social media showed the explosion and its aftermath as remains of the spacecraft were seen breaking up in what looked like a stunning meteor shower.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 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
Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Although the Prancing Horse marque hasn’t shown us what that car looks like just yet, we were recently given a detailed look beneath the skin at the upcoming EV’s chassis, battery, and motor components in a preview ahead of this year’s Ferrari Capital Markets Day in Maranello.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Dash cam footage of the officer’s killing played in the courtroom showed Rocha shooting Vasquez three times with an AR-15, including two misfires, during a traffic stop on July 19, 2022, after being pulled over for expired tags.
—Pj Green
october 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
Chongqing Tonglianglong midfielder Zhang Zhixiong was shown a yellow card for his push on Asamoah into the pitchside board.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Video on social media showed the explosion and its aftermath as remains of the spacecraft were seen breaking up in what looked like a stunning meteor shower.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shown
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Photos of veterans and their biographies will be displayed at the center of the park and a color guard will open the event.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Fans of the movie will love every last detail of the interiors, which Small designed to perfectly mimic the set—from the stone fireplace and blue velvet ottoman in the cozy living room to the bright blue cabinetry, round dining table, and blue-and-white China displayed in the kitchen.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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When the sun rose on the 17th, it was revealed that the colonists—possibly out of a last-minute change of plans, possibly out of moonlit confusion—had built a rough defensive fort on the other hill, Breed’s Hill.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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Billie’s father is also revealed to be Morsus’ son Damian, whose evil nature was conquered by his love for Alex.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
8 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 1987 horror-comedy, directed by Joel Schumacher and produced by Richard Donner, follows two teenage brothers who move with their divorced mother to the fictional town of Santa Carla, California, only to discover that the town is a haven for vampires.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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In the first It movie (2017) directed by Andy Muschietti, a young Mike Hanlon (Chason Jacobs) goes to work at the family sheep farm.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
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Bari Weiss’ television prospects once appeared to be fairly bleak.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The players were greeting one another following the Chiefs’ 30-17 victory when Detroit’s Brian Branch appeared to snub KC quarterback Patrick Mahomes.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Before going under the hammer, the collection will be exhibited globally with stops in Hong Kong, London, and Geneva, before it is displayed in New York (December 5 to 7).—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2025
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The 9090 was the first espresso coffee maker in Alessi’s 100-year history, and was the first item exhibited at the MoMA.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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This might beg the question of the benefit of interplanting if crops don’t provide their maximum yield, but comparing the nutritional yield of polyculture versus monoculture parcels of land demonstrated that interplanting yielded greater nutritional value per hectare despite the lower crop yields.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Oct. 2025
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The researchers also demonstrated its practical application by using it to control smart home appliances, such as turning an air conditioner and a lamp on and off through voice commands.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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His favorite target proved to be Pickens, who finished with nine receptions for 168 yards and a 34-yard score.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
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In 2001, Spielman and Teng proved that the tiniest bit of randomness can help prevent such an outcome.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Shown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shown. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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