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as in exhibiting
to present so as to invite notice or attention
display the best items at the front of the showcase
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as in showing
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
an actress who can display a great range of emotion
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Recent Examples of displaying
Curator argues for replacing—or at least displaying both—while The Boss, beholden to donors and a governing board, insists Old Art stays and New Art must go.
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Take a peek at RetroCast The feature, displaying weather from New York City on Friday, April 3, 2026, closely recreates the look and feel of old-school local forecast segments, opening with a rotating globe-style display before transitioning into a full-screen forecast.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Currently displaying rows 1 to 10.
—Moriah Humiston, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
He was also charged with improperly displaying a license plate, which was later dismissed.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026
The governor is encouraging residents to show their Huskies pride by wearing UConn gear, sporting blue and white, and displaying signs and flags with messages supporting the teams.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
In the hours and days after the incident, prosecutors say several suspects posted photos and videos on social media displaying large amounts of cash and jewelry believed to be stolen during the robbery.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Its gently curved silhouette and considered material palette (think warm wood and refined metal) bring an artistic sensibility to functional shelving, proving that displaying and organizing books and other objects can be its own kind of design statement.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Together, these allow the panel to hold electrical charge for longer, reducing the need to use power to refresh the screen when displaying static images.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Take a peek at RetroCast The feature, displaying weather from New York City on Friday, April 3, 2026, closely recreates the look and feel of old-school local forecast segments, opening with a rotating globe-style display before transitioning into a full-screen forecast.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Currently displaying rows 1 to 10.
—Moriah Humiston, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
He was also charged with improperly displaying a license plate, which was later dismissed.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026
The governor is encouraging residents to show their Huskies pride by wearing UConn gear, sporting blue and white, and displaying signs and flags with messages supporting the teams.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
In the hours and days after the incident, prosecutors say several suspects posted photos and videos on social media displaying large amounts of cash and jewelry believed to be stolen during the robbery.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Its gently curved silhouette and considered material palette (think warm wood and refined metal) bring an artistic sensibility to functional shelving, proving that displaying and organizing books and other objects can be its own kind of design statement.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Together, these allow the panel to hold electrical charge for longer, reducing the need to use power to refresh the screen when displaying static images.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displaying
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In one case, he was charged in October 2024 with exhibiting a weapon.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Far from exhibiting a coherent or consistent set of values, carnival has been co-opted by—and used to promote the philosophies of—various movements, from the Protestant Reformation to National Socialism.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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The complaint included Colorado State Patrol inspection records showing 19 notices in the years leading up to the crash -- most related to brake problems.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Auriemma wasn’t finished showing his displeasure.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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There are blinking bacteria, flaming fungus, shimmering squid, and flashing fish.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Olson played 3-out, 2-in on offense, two bigs setting screens, one flashing to the high post, the other sealing inside.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Actor Todd Bridges has officially filed for divorce from his wife of three months after revealing their split.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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More than three decades later, Stiller revisits the sport with the docuseries that follows five bowlers on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour, revealing the realities of life on the road.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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The class action suit against Google, filed last week by a plaintiff with the pseudonym Jane Doe, alleged that the company's AI Mode created its own summaries and links, exposing Epstein victims' personal identifying information (PII), including names, phone numbers and email addresses.—
Jennifer Elias,Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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Low level light therapy While research is still mounting, studies suggest that exposing the skin to specific wavelengths of light can extend the growth phase of hair, reduce the inflammation that damages follicles and interferes with the growth cycle, and improve the density and thickness of hair.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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If a property is flagged, farmers may challenge the designation by demonstrating that the deforestation was legal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite the promising development, a string of other restaurants and businesses have been left out, demonstrating deeper challenges for the corridor in the long term.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Novo Nordisk has also explored new pricing and access structures for Wegovy, on Tuesday unveiling a subscription offering for between $249 and $329 a month out of pocket.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The long foretold unveiling of the new Dirty Bird duds happens sometime Thursday.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The conflict involving oil-producing Gulf states, and the effective closure of a critical oil and gas shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz, has sent oil prices surging globally over the past month.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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This hybridization resulted in Bradford producing fertile fruit through cross-pollination from other cultivars.—
Campbell Vaughn,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Displaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displaying. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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