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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
Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 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
Police categorized what happened to Mack as a misdemeanor simple assault, the incident report shows.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
The Dallas Police Department has released body-camera footage and in-car video that shows a suspect escape from his handcuffs and drive off in a cop car as an officer in the back seat tries to stop him.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
Prosecutors said that evidence shows O’Keefe never entered the home and was not murdered by anyone inside the residence, alleging his injuries were sustained by Read hitting him with her car.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 4 June 2026
The first image in the carousel shows Lilibet being held in the arms of her father, Prince Harry, while her smiling mom looks on.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Although Capgemini excluded primary residences from their analysis, previous research shows a strong link between homeownership and wealth.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Today the toymaker’s website shows the bear for sale with the GPT feature.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 June 2026
With its focus on discovering distinctive talent, MFW includes runway shows, as well as market and showroom, where collections can be directly evaluated by buyers – formats that can support sales activity.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
The season has mostly new shows, but a couple audience favorites have been added to the 2027 schedule.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Tickets for some individual shows are now available; others will be announced soon.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
The club announced that the June 13-14 shows will instead feature vocalist Mandyl Evans performing the music of Teddy Pendergrass, alongside guest singer Robyn Springer.
—From Staff Reports, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Denver Fringe strives to make the arts accessible to all, with tickets priced at $20 each for most shows.
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
From his reality shows before becoming a politician, to hours spent entertaining at events in ways planned and impromptu, to proudly showing off his various properties and efforts to overhaul the White House, the president relishes hosting.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
After building a fan base in New York, the designer took his runway shows on the road to Paris in January of last year.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 27 May 2026
Verb
An electronic display shows the closing KOSPI index inside the lobby of the Korea Exchange in Seoul, South Korea, on June 1, 2026.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 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
Police categorized what happened to Mack as a misdemeanor simple assault, the incident report shows.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
The Dallas Police Department has released body-camera footage and in-car video that shows a suspect escape from his handcuffs and drive off in a cop car as an officer in the back seat tries to stop him.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
Prosecutors said that evidence shows O’Keefe never entered the home and was not murdered by anyone inside the residence, alleging his injuries were sustained by Read hitting him with her car.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 4 June 2026
The first image in the carousel shows Lilibet being held in the arms of her father, Prince Harry, while her smiling mom looks on.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Although Capgemini excluded primary residences from their analysis, previous research shows a strong link between homeownership and wealth.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Today the toymaker’s website shows the bear for sale with the GPT feature.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Noun
Indian benchmark indices, in sharp contrast, are the only ones in the red, falling over 10%, data from LSEG shows.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 June 2026
With its focus on discovering distinctive talent, MFW includes runway shows, as well as market and showroom, where collections can be directly evaluated by buyers – formats that can support sales activity.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
The season has mostly new shows, but a couple audience favorites have been added to the 2027 schedule.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Tickets for some individual shows are now available; others will be announced soon.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
The club announced that the June 13-14 shows will instead feature vocalist Mandyl Evans performing the music of Teddy Pendergrass, alongside guest singer Robyn Springer.
—From Staff Reports, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Denver Fringe strives to make the arts accessible to all, with tickets priced at $20 each for most shows.
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
From his reality shows before becoming a politician, to hours spent entertaining at events in ways planned and impromptu, to proudly showing off his various properties and efforts to overhaul the White House, the president relishes hosting.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
After building a fan base in New York, the designer took his runway shows on the road to Paris in January of last year.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shows
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Not a dashboard that displays spend.—
Satyabrat Chowdhury,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Throughout the store, ovular product displays nod to the works of two of Eldridge’s favorites, Barbara Hepworth and Brâncuși.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
31 May 2026
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Consumers want environments that actively support their health, wellbeing and longevity, the study reveals, leading to communities with preventative medicine facilities on site and personalized health protocols incorporated into the spaces.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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But in the front, a tie waist just barely reveals swim bottoms underneath, which provide ample coverage while walking around the pool or beach.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Companies must be prepared to show supporting documentation that proves their depictions are accurate or could become accurate based on a real intent to use.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
4 June 2026
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The Red Sox also get a shout-out in the third season of Lost, in its second episode, when Ben proves to Jack that the island is not completely cut off from the outside world by showing him footage from the World Series where the Red Sox beat the Yankees.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Its infrared seeker locks onto a target before launch and guides itself to impact without further operator control.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
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By the 31st minute, Andrew guides Sudeikis and his family to the back near the other celebrities.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Those kinds of partnerships, where Delta steers customers to a brand and gets a cut of the business, explain why the airline chose Amazon over Starlink as the provider for its in-flight services, to Elon Musk’s highly vocal irritation.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Today’s audiences look for a more personalized movie experience that festivals can provide, which also steers them in the direction of repertory cinema.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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His encounters include an apparently mute teen acrobat played by Kinski, who appears topless in a scene.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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One day after receiving a video tribute during his return to Philadelphia, Nick Castellanos appears to be out of a job again.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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New Alaska-exclusive cast members include a Lumberjack leading axe-throwing demonstrations, a field ecologist serving as a naturalist and a Cultural Heritage Guide from Alaska Native Voices offering workshops and storytelling onboard.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Its core capability is a whole-body imitation learning system that enables it to learn tasks by observing human demonstrations and executing them independently with high precision.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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Nilsson’s version shares little with its source beyond Adam and Eve themselves, here recast as doughy, beigy silhouettes striking poses amid an almost psychedelic soup of parti-color fronds, blobs, and amoebas.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Giudice struck a few poses at the White Fox show at the Setai hotel in Miami Beach for Miami Swim Week, which wrapped Sunday.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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“Shows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shows. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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