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as in to offer
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
we will present a performance of Our Town tomorrow evening
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as in to introduce
to make (one person) known (to another) socially
may I present my niece Sarah?
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3
as in to donate
to make a present of
the company presented a gold watch to him on the occasion of his retirement
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as in current
existing or in progress right now
I am very busy at the present moment
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2
as in attending
being within the confines of a specified place
all of you are required to be present for every meeting
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as in today
the time currently existing or in progress
I cannot talk to you at present, but perhaps in a few minutes
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as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
an impressive array of presents for the bride and groom
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Recent Examples of present
Allan Marks, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Detective Sydow presented two powerful cases… pic.twitter.com/MntoJjwgiZ — Sacramento Sheriff (@sacsheriff) June 5, 2025
Sydow, who leads the sheriff’s Child Abuse Bureau, spoke about two recent cases, with images of the abused children displayed behind him.
—Ethan Wolin, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
And remember what Robert Mondavi said: Wine is about slowing down, being with friends, and being present.
—Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
But this retrospective also gives us the opportunity to think once again about the medium, genre, practices, materials, and sites of sculpture in its recent past, its present, and possibly even its future.
—Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 June 2025
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Verb
Regional grid integration across Southeast Asia presents a timely opportunity to boost economic growth that is more reliable, affordable and equitable for a lower-carbon future.
—Allan Marks, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Detective Sydow presented two powerful cases… pic.twitter.com/MntoJjwgiZ — Sacramento Sheriff (@sacsheriff) June 5, 2025
Sydow, who leads the sheriff’s Child Abuse Bureau, spoke about two recent cases, with images of the abused children displayed behind him.
—Ethan Wolin, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
Adjective
All of the hallmarks that made the group such a force in the Seventies and Eighties — the irresistible melodies, the spark-up-and-chill vibes, those voices — are present here, without any trace of aping the past.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
And remember what Robert Mondavi said: Wine is about slowing down, being with friends, and being present.
—Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Noun
At present, trading at $490, the stock has decreased 60% from its 52-week peak of about $1,200.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
But this retrospective also gives us the opportunity to think once again about the medium, genre, practices, materials, and sites of sculpture in its recent past, its present, and possibly even its future.
—Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for present
Verb
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If an executive is caught on a margin call from borrowing, where the equity of the stock pledge is worth less than a set baseline, the person will have to pony up more cash, offer alternative assets, or sell off additional shares to cover the balance.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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And with fuel savings, lower maintenance costs, and fewer emissions, EVs continue to offer compelling advantages for everyday drivers.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
Verb
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These regulations introduced the filing of a new Form 708 to report these transfers-noncompliance subjects the recipients to significant penalties.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Other apps have introduced similar height filters (though Tinder remains the most popular among them — at least 14% of American adults have used it, per Pew Research Center).—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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The guild donates hundreds of quilts and other handmade items to a variety of groups, including Rady Children’s Hospital, senior centers, hospitals, police and military groups.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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His daughter Audrey, a Texas Wesleyan University graduate, donated the house to the school in 1979, according to previous Star-Telegram coverage.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Its current sanctuary, complete with state-of-the-art sound and video systems, can hold half its 8,000 members at a time at its campus in Lochearn.—
Jonathan M. Pitts,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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More: Trump issues new travel ban affecting nearly 20 countries: What travelers need to know Which nations have been targeted in current and previous travel bans?—
George Petras,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Verb
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This team has given me the opportunity to be reborn as a footballer and as a person.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The Dodgers have sent Clayton Kershaw to the mound to give a slumping team a lift countless times during his 18-year career.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
Verb
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She’s volunteered at White Pony for the last nine years, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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Three captains have volunteered so far in Escondido, Encinitas and downtown San Diego.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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On Saturday, Stewart canceled his next six performances due to an ongoing battle with the flu.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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Like other award ceremonies, BET has also endured its share of bumps and bruises in the ongoing tug of war between captivating audiences in a 24/7 media world and lower ratings.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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With the SiriusXM deal, the show will continue to be available on Spotify, as well as YouTube, Apple Podcasts and other audio platforms.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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Backyard Baseball ‘97 is back, with releases of the classic computer game on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 systems available Thursday.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2025
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“Present.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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