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as in displaying
to present so as to invite notice or attention
these naturalists take their birds of prey on tour and exhibit them before groups of schoolchildren
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Recent Examples of exhibiting
Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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
At that point, Leigh also reportedly began exhibiting erratic behavior.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Jacobs is a real find as Matt, exhibiting a touch of honesty and authenticity that matches his co-star’s in every way.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Among those participating are Paris Internationale stalwarts, as well as those exhibiting with the fair for the first time.
—News Desk, Artforum, 23 Mar. 2026
Large Language Models often struggle with precise derivations and calculations in theoretical physics, sometimes exhibiting inconsistent reasoning.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2026
This year, it is scheduled to attract more than 55,000 visitors, 600 exhibiting brands and close to 1,000 vessels ranging from eight-footers to 250-foot superyachts.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2026
Always consult your own mental health professional if your child is exhibiting symptoms of clinical issues.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
In one case, he was charged in October 2024 with exhibiting a weapon.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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
At that point, Leigh also reportedly began exhibiting erratic behavior.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Jacobs is a real find as Matt, exhibiting a touch of honesty and authenticity that matches his co-star’s in every way.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Among those participating are Paris Internationale stalwarts, as well as those exhibiting with the fair for the first time.
—News Desk, Artforum, 23 Mar. 2026
Large Language Models often struggle with precise derivations and calculations in theoretical physics, sometimes exhibiting inconsistent reasoning.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2026
This year, it is scheduled to attract more than 55,000 visitors, 600 exhibiting brands and close to 1,000 vessels ranging from eight-footers to 250-foot superyachts.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2026
Always consult your own mental health professional if your child is exhibiting symptoms of clinical issues.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhibiting
Adjective
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Some had characteristic ticks etched along their outer edges, while others looked like small sticks cut lengthwise, with a flat and a curved side—forms that their makers crafted deliberately to produce random outcomes.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
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The show is curated by the artist’s daughters, Aiko Cuneo and Addie Lanier, and will feature many characteristic pieces.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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For Grabinski, what unites all of these projects is the fine art of creating a world that is emotionally smart yet deeply silly, fun, and expressive.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
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Elsewhere, Paula Rego’s two self portraits from 2017 show the artist howling through expressive pastel strokes.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
Adjective
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Plaintiffs’ attorney Mark Lanier leaned on his down-home Texas folksiness throughout the trial, telling the jury what was on his heart and scribbling with grease pencil on his demonstrative aids.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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That duo — 23 and 21, respectively — need to be more demonstrative and intentional about getting the Rockets into offensive sets and engineering good possessions, their coach said.—
Varun Shankar,
Houston Chronicle,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
Adjective
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While the spa offers a high degree of customisation, Perumbuduri stresses on how the wellness approach is holistic; Ayurveda is more interested in rebalancing overall health based on a constitutional analysis rather than symptomatic treatment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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With researchers pushed to their limits after the funding cuts, symptomatic ALS patients are already being denied the benefits of research.—
Mindy Uhrlaub,
STAT,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Exhibiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibiting. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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