1
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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2
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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3
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
Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 12 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
In fact, analysis from the World Resources Institute shows that the national average cost to fuel a diesel school bus rose from around $7,600 per year in 2025 to about $11,900 in 2026.
—Matthew Belasco, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Sarah Cordes, a professor of policy and organizational and leadership studies in Temple University’s College of Education and Human Development, said data consistently shows K-12 campuses perform the best with as little leadership turnover as possible.
—Samuel O’Neal June 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
Recent data shows that 15 percent of Miami-Dade County residents are food insecure.
—Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Meanwhile at Locke, documentation shows that the typical student is achieving a year or more of learning every school year, Green Dot says.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
But blacklisting a company for maintaining civil rights protections, and then banning the military deployment of its AI hours later, shows that the federal government in this instance enables the harm that regulation is meant to prevent.
—Michael Gregory, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The actor has previously starred in several movies and TV shows — including The Crow, Tom & Jerry, Heavyweight and This Town.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 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
In addition to his work in the Marvel universe, Mane also starred as Michael Myers in Rob Zombie's Halloween films and has appeared in television shows like Doom Patrol and Jupiter’s Legacy.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
And, as the documentary notes, the complications that many films and shows depicted don’t align with the facts.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 10 June 2026
Persephonica is one of the UK’s leading podcast companies, producing shows such as Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball, Bad Chat with Greg James and Alice Levine, and Dua Lipa’s Book Club podcast.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 10 June 2026
After a series of shows supporting CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso this month, Roberto Carlos Lange and Fabi Reyna will launch the tour in San Diego before stops in Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, New York, Austin, and elsewhere, wrapping up in Mexico City on November 26.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 10 June 2026
Verb
Data from Denver Animal Protection shows officers responded to 1,439 animal cruelty calls and 2,713 neglect calls through the first part of 2025, both up from the same period in 2024.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 12 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
In fact, analysis from the World Resources Institute shows that the national average cost to fuel a diesel school bus rose from around $7,600 per year in 2025 to about $11,900 in 2026.
—Matthew Belasco, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Sarah Cordes, a professor of policy and organizational and leadership studies in Temple University’s College of Education and Human Development, said data consistently shows K-12 campuses perform the best with as little leadership turnover as possible.
—Samuel O’Neal June 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
Recent data shows that 15 percent of Miami-Dade County residents are food insecure.
—Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Meanwhile at Locke, documentation shows that the typical student is achieving a year or more of learning every school year, Green Dot says.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
But blacklisting a company for maintaining civil rights protections, and then banning the military deployment of its AI hours later, shows that the federal government in this instance enables the harm that regulation is meant to prevent.
—Michael Gregory, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Noun
Only a lucky few get to experience one of the most magical natural light shows.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The actor has previously starred in several movies and TV shows — including The Crow, Tom & Jerry, Heavyweight and This Town.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 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
In addition to his work in the Marvel universe, Mane also starred as Michael Myers in Rob Zombie's Halloween films and has appeared in television shows like Doom Patrol and Jupiter’s Legacy.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
And, as the documentary notes, the complications that many films and shows depicted don’t align with the facts.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 10 June 2026
Persephonica is one of the UK’s leading podcast companies, producing shows such as Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball, Bad Chat with Greg James and Alice Levine, and Dua Lipa’s Book Club podcast.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 10 June 2026
After a series of shows supporting CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso this month, Roberto Carlos Lange and Fabi Reyna will launch the tour in San Diego before stops in Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, New York, Austin, and elsewhere, wrapping up in Mexico City on November 26.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shows
Verb
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Fahd Abu Haikal, 41 displays a mobile photo of his seven month old Palestinian baby boy Sam.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Many of their performances are blasphemous, and their work only displays hate and mockery of Catholics and the Christian faith.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Ultimately, this synergy proves that the future of retail lies in erasing the barrier between physical products and digital engagement, turning everyday logistical touchpoints into powerful engines for brand loyalty.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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This is the kind of player who, upon arrival in the show, proves to be worth the suffering of a tear-everything-down rebuild, a la Eldridge’s tall left-handed slugging counterpart on the Nationals this week, James Wood, who has emerged as one of baseball’s best players the past two seasons.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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Nonetheless, the series evolves into an elaborate soap opera over its 39 episodes, with complex scheming characters opposing Utena, her relationship with Anthy serving as the lodestar that guides this tragedy towards its ambiguous conclusion.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
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In humans, the right side of our brain guides our left hand, while the left side controls the right hand.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
Verb
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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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But laboratory confirmation, genomic sequencing to track the strain, the epidemiological analysis that steers the response, and more can be supported from the national and some provincial capitals.—
Tom Frieden,
STAT,
6 June 2026
Verb
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So while on paper Mecklenburg’s child care system appears relatively stable — roughly 500 licensed providers, a net gain of licensed slots last year, no mass wave of closures — Hazeldine says that’s an incomplete picture.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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But rather than addressing them, Kennedy appears to be attempting to push vaccine compensation on to the civil court system—and, potentially, expose drug makers to unlimited liability.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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To safeguard the protection of visitors, visitor experiences, and park resources, many demonstrations require a permit.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The program explored topics such as cinematography, animation, script-writing, documentary filmmaking, global acquisitions marketing, technology demonstrations, and the art of soundtracking a story.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Deep breathing kicked off the class, followed by modified poses.—
Lisa Shames,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Some of yoga’s most familiar poses are the warrior asanas, derived from Hindu mythology.—
Paula Chesley,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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“Shows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shows. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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