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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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 current
existing or in progress right now
I am very busy at the present moment
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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 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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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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Recent Examples of present
Arianna Huffington,
Time,
29 June 2026
Her latest look arrived on Sunday night, wrapped like a present.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Sweenie Saint-Vil,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Though the ache of nostalgia reverberates throughout, the songs remain intensely present and vulnerable in their reckoning with it.
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Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Latsis reportedly presented Hilton with a choice of 15 different rings from jewelers like Tiffany and Harry Winston, per E!
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Freya Drohan,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
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Noun
Take social media, which locks us in an eternal doomscrolling present.
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Arianna Huffington,
Time,
29 June 2026
Her latest look arrived on Sunday night, wrapped like a present.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Adjective
Jackson took the stage to present actress Teyana Taylor the Icon of the Year award in a surprise moment.
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Sweenie Saint-Vil,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Though the ache of nostalgia reverberates throughout, the songs remain intensely present and vulnerable in their reckoning with it.
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Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Verb
After presenting the honors at the investiture at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the monarch donned a top hat for a garden party at the palace with Queen Camilla, Princess Anne and Prince Edward.
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Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Latsis reportedly presented Hilton with a choice of 15 different rings from jewelers like Tiffany and Harry Winston, per E!
—
Freya Drohan,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for present
Noun
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Your family was able to enjoy this gift of extended time together, right?
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Others request videos of late grandparents as gifts for their own parents.
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Terry agreed, noting that today’s older adults helped shape the North Fulton community.
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Compiled by the Associated Press That concludes today’s newsletter.
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The union says it’s already made concessions at the bargaining table but with little offered in return to improve current conditions and wages.
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Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.
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More information for patients — including detail on the health plans and providers affected by the negotiations — is available on Cigna’s and UC Davis Health’s websites.
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According to Hasbro, all of the items will be available at most major retailers by mid-July.
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In April, authorities say investigators with the California’s Contractors State License Board’s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team discovered online advertisements offering construction services that did not list a contractor license number.
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For a few hours, bhajan gatherings offer an escape from those pressures.
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Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.
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In its opening match, Cape Verde introduced itself with a draw against mighty Spain.
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The America250 website lists nonprofit organizations, including those that focus on civic engagement, education, housing, conservation and veterans, that people can donate to.
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What is clear is that Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Kelce have donated $26 million to a slew of charities across the nation just ahead of their nuptials and America’s 250th birthday.
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The date was revealed Saturday during a presentation at Essence Festival of Culture, featuring creator, showrunner and exec producer Ben Watkins, star Jaalen Best, and cast members Dana Gourrier, Amin Joseph, Kai Parham, and Michael Ealy.
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The five-day preliminary hearing will mark the most significant presentation of evidence in the case so far — and the first time that Kirk’s parents and widow will be in the courtroom with defendant Tyler Robinson.
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“Present.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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