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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Relevance
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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
Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
The meet-up presents spectators with a rare opportunity to see a phenomenon in which at least two celestial bodies appear from our vantage on Earth to be near one another.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Ankolika De, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
Written in the style of stream of consciousness, largely without full stops or capital letters, the novel does read like a narration in one breath, as if weaving an unbroken chain of thought that moves between past and present.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
California’s long-term fiscal pressures, such as its healthcare and education expenses, are growing, State Controller Malia Cohen warned Tuesday, presenting an annual audit of the state’s financial positions.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
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Noun
Additionally, in the case of a beach or lake weekend, a present like a puzzle also takes the pressure off of your hosts to come up with fun, alternative pastimes for everyone whenever the weather doesn’t cooperate, or at times when everybody needs a little break from the sun and heat.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
The meet-up presents spectators with a rare opportunity to see a phenomenon in which at least two celestial bodies appear from our vantage on Earth to be near one another.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Adjective
Anthropic Interviewer can pose questions to participants and present follow-up questions based on a participant’s response.
—Ankolika De, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
Written in the style of stream of consciousness, largely without full stops or capital letters, the novel does read like a narration in one breath, as if weaving an unbroken chain of thought that moves between past and present.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
Verb
The defense presented letters asking for leniency, while a pastor described Richins as active in jail programs.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
California’s long-term fiscal pressures, such as its healthcare and education expenses, are growing, State Controller Malia Cohen warned Tuesday, presenting an annual audit of the state’s financial positions.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for present
Noun
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As previously noted, one of the gifts of Russian greats that Saunders most celebrates is their way of locating complex truths in the stuff of ordinary lives—their towns and farms, and their families, their servants; their animals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Doing it for the first time is always a celebration and doing it at Critics’ Week is an immense gift because of the care the film receives from the moment it is invited.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Get the weather forecast for today here.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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December 22 – January 19 A creative idea could click into shape with satisfying precision today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The Galaxy extended their current scoring streak to a league-best 22 straight matches when Gabriel Pec scored in the 89th minute for his 10th goal of the season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Eating a large amount of fiber at once can cause gas and bloating, especially if your current diet is low in fiber.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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For those wishing to hone their game, The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, created in partnership with TaylorMade, offers innovative technology and personal instruction at the highest level.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The legislation, one of the priority bills Democrats introduced with hopes to potentially fold into the budget, ultimately did not advance.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The opening episode of the AMC dramedy introduces an algorithm that’s a gift to stalkers everywhere.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Verb
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His company donates school supplies and paints classrooms.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The county has already spent more than $50 million renovating a building donated by the state to house the center.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Noun
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While eating at the company cafe after the presentation, Otone and Kensuke meet a child version of a humanoid who’s been brought back to REbirth HQ for maintenance.—
Vulture,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
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In a presentation for young athletes — and for the pro teams and college athletic departments that might invite him to speak — Stripling’s firm uses his story of a baseball prospect that got a $900,000 up-front payment and spent the $500,000 after taxes on a red Lamborghini.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Millie swapped of-the-era straight-leg jeans for cord-denim pants with a more of-the-now barrel shape.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Finding a passable wing that can shoot and defend will put the Knicks in a better situation for the now and for the future.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Present.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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