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as in displays
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 reveals
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 proves
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
that shows we're right
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as in guides
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 steers
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 appears
to come into view
another car showed just as we were thinking we'd have the whole place to ourselves
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as in demonstrations
an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect
the children made a show of disgust when confronted with asparagus
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as in poses
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
her "concern" for the less fortunate is all just a big show
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as in faces
outward and often deceptive indication
a false show of strength that fooled the enemy
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as in exhibits
a public showing of objects of interest
a boat show at the convention center
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Recent Examples of shows
Nina Burns, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Times video taken at the scene shows one man lying on the ground, his leg bleeding and wrapped with a green garment as a tourniquet, while others help him.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
However, research shows symptoms can appear even before anemia develops on blood tests.
—Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 18 June 2026
The relentless posting of videos the Russian authorities have tried to limit shows growing dissent, and message management that has ultimately faltered.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
The survey, commissioned by The Political Company, shows Alme with a healthy 19-point lead because Democrat Alani Bankhead and independent Seth Bodnar are splitting the remainder of the vote.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 18 June 2026
The society’s 2022 data shows that women, for example, only account for about 1 in 4 physics undergraduate degrees earned in the United States.
—Margaret Landis, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
One photo shows the fragments of a bomb.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 12 June 2026
The supporting drama categories remain the most crowded acting races, but still shows the long-term decline, which is staggering.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 18 June 2026
After rape allegations on Married At First Sight UK rocked the UK television industry, there has been a growing conversation about how welfare is administered on major reality shows.
—Emma Pringle, Deadline, 17 June 2026
That same year, after Noah attended one of his dad’s shows, Bunnie Xo posted a photo of the three of them together on Instagram.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026
Of the 47 analysts that cover Micron, 44 have a buy or strong buy rating on the stock, LSEG data shows.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 17 June 2026
The team now includes shows such as New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce and Armchair Expert joining the Baby, this is Keke Palmer and Mind the Game with Lebron James and Steve Nash, with the goal of integrating the shows across Amazon.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Both shows are set to return for a second season.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Collin County jail Daniels, who's also a criminal defense attorney, was taken into custody for public intoxication as he was being escorted away from what looks like an argument with people standing outside of the courthouse who were there in support of Anthony, a witness's video shows.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Americans born after 1970 are dying faster than their parents did, data shows.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Verb
The budget shows salaries and benefits going up more than $300,000 and services and supplies going down nearly $200,000.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Times video taken at the scene shows one man lying on the ground, his leg bleeding and wrapped with a green garment as a tourniquet, while others help him.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
However, research shows symptoms can appear even before anemia develops on blood tests.
—Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 18 June 2026
The relentless posting of videos the Russian authorities have tried to limit shows growing dissent, and message management that has ultimately faltered.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
The survey, commissioned by The Political Company, shows Alme with a healthy 19-point lead because Democrat Alani Bankhead and independent Seth Bodnar are splitting the remainder of the vote.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 18 June 2026
The society’s 2022 data shows that women, for example, only account for about 1 in 4 physics undergraduate degrees earned in the United States.
—Margaret Landis, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
One photo shows the fragments of a bomb.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 12 June 2026
The supporting drama categories remain the most crowded acting races, but still shows the long-term decline, which is staggering.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
Noun
The program includes Missoni and tailoring atelier Saman Amel trunk shows, and multi-brand personal shopping experiences.
—Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 18 June 2026
After rape allegations on Married At First Sight UK rocked the UK television industry, there has been a growing conversation about how welfare is administered on major reality shows.
—Emma Pringle, Deadline, 17 June 2026
That same year, after Noah attended one of his dad’s shows, Bunnie Xo posted a photo of the three of them together on Instagram.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026
Of the 47 analysts that cover Micron, 44 have a buy or strong buy rating on the stock, LSEG data shows.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 17 June 2026
The team now includes shows such as New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce and Armchair Expert joining the Baby, this is Keke Palmer and Mind the Game with Lebron James and Steve Nash, with the goal of integrating the shows across Amazon.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Both shows are set to return for a second season.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Collin County jail Daniels, who's also a criminal defense attorney, was taken into custody for public intoxication as he was being escorted away from what looks like an argument with people standing outside of the courthouse who were there in support of Anthony, a witness's video shows.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Americans born after 1970 are dying faster than their parents did, data shows.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shows
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In posters on classroom walls, the Standard Model displays 17 particles.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 June 2026
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Pinney’s bold and free conception of how a drama is constituted, and its inseparability from time and memory, displays a rare associative virtuosity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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Unlike the novel, where Charlie confesses that truth to Sam, the series’ Charlie holds the secret until Percy reveals it to Sam.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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The conversation reveals surprising similarities between the women, who have both endured personal loss, family turmoil and the pressures of running large ranching operations.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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According to Harris – working closely with community elders and language keepers to ensure that cultural details are entirely genuine has helped the teams at Doberman Pictures build a globally competitive 2D series that proves authentic Indigenous storytelling has no borders.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Amanda Kloots' latest accessory, a tribute to her late husband Nick Cordero, proves diamonds are forever.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin reopened in April with overhauled ride vehicles, upgraded interactive blasters, and a new character named Buddy who guides guests through the mission.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Technological convergence, not a single technology, guides the future.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Interestingly, the latest high-profile college sports bill, the Protect College Sports Act, perhaps smartly steers clear of college athlete employment.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
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That process shapes and steers the beam while reducing hardware complexity.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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In some cases, such a reexamination appears to be already underway, said Paul Sanford, director of policy analysis at The Wilderness Society.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The issue appears to be ongoing.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Experts advise evaluating robots based on actual real-world data hours and performance in uncontrolled environments, rather than staged demonstrations.—
Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The boy was mesmerized by its interactive exhibits, which required him to push buttons and pull levers to determine the outcomes of science demonstrations.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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On Saturday, Biondo was one of 511 people who drew attention to the long-term threat climate change poses to the sport by simultaneously juggling a football for ten seconds in Miami Beach’s Lummus Park, setting a new Guinness World Record.—
Denise Hruby,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Plan different outfits and poses, and take pictures outside or around town.—
Parents,
Parents,
11 June 2026
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