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as in offering
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 introducing
to make (one person) known (to another) socially
may I present my niece Sarah?
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as in donating
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 presenting
Ezra did his own showcasing when meeting with CBS LA, presenting his entire collection of toy police cars, his detective notebook and his beloved police hat.
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Lesley Marin, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The live-action show is a rather loose adaptation of the original manga, presenting itself as a glossy prestige drama, a bit more serious than its source material.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
David Peterson’s pitch count rose early, presenting the right opportunity for Manaea.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere, Maggie Entenfellner, the columnist at Krone who is also one of the chiefs of Freunde der Tierecke, described Kathrin presenting another donation of 50,000 euros to a children’s organization.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Turnout among Black voters in rural areas declined between 2020 and 2024, presenting Democrats an urgent challenge heading into the 2026 Senate race.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
So, ever since 1964, the Academy has been in the business of presenting the Order of Lincoln.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Mills took over from Zoe Ball presenting one of the BBC’s most popular shows, the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, last year.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Instead of presenting customers a take-it-or-leave-it price hike, Netflix can now steer those on the Standard package toward the lower-cost package with ads.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Lesley Marin, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The live-action show is a rather loose adaptation of the original manga, presenting itself as a glossy prestige drama, a bit more serious than its source material.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
David Peterson’s pitch count rose early, presenting the right opportunity for Manaea.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere, Maggie Entenfellner, the columnist at Krone who is also one of the chiefs of Freunde der Tierecke, described Kathrin presenting another donation of 50,000 euros to a children’s organization.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Turnout among Black voters in rural areas declined between 2020 and 2024, presenting Democrats an urgent challenge heading into the 2026 Senate race.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
So, ever since 1964, the Academy has been in the business of presenting the Order of Lincoln.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Mills took over from Zoe Ball presenting one of the BBC’s most popular shows, the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, last year.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Instead of presenting customers a take-it-or-leave-it price hike, Netflix can now steer those on the Standard package toward the lower-cost package with ads.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presenting
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In 2022, the brand also commemorated NASA’s Artemis I Mission with the Artemis Moon Doughnut, in addition to offering doughnuts during multiple supermoons and total solar eclipses over the years.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The showrunner revealed that the upcoming fourth season will mark a creative reset, introducing a fresh narrative while keeping the ensemble cast intact.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2026
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Netflix picked up the first two seasons of Sullivan’s Crossing two months later, introducing a broader audience to the show based on the best-selling novel series by Robyn Carr.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Between roughly 2013 and 2019, Epstein regularly donating $50,000 annually to secure top-tier donor status, for a total of more than $300,000.—
Julie Carr Smyth,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Consider making plans to meet up and help others, perhaps by clearing garbage from a local park or donating food to someone in need.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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One law created new oversight, requiring oil companies to open their books and giving regulators more visibility into refinery profits and operations.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Clever Mercury in your sign trines lucky Jupiter in your 5th House of Delight, giving your words a playful glow and encouraging authentic self-expression.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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According to complaints, the three men allegedly targeted a 16-year-old junior firefighter who began volunteering at the department in January 2022.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Of those, 58 percent have come from earned meals from volunteering and 42 percent have been paid via donations.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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According to Miami County court records, Flynn is suspected of using a handgun and staging the scene to appear like a burglary.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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The nonprofit is the oldest community theater in the northwest suburbs and has been staging shows in Elgin for the last 74 years.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Supplemental Security Income is a program administered by the Social Security Administration providing benefits for those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Pakistani officials have said their public effort follows weeks of quiet diplomacy, while providing few details.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In Rome, Pope Leo XIV observed the first Good Friday of his papacy by carrying a wooden cross for all of the 14 stations of the Way of the Cross, marking the first time in decades that a pope carried the cross to every station.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Kelley makes a play for Göring’s trust by befriending his wife and daughter and carrying letters to them, against all regulations.—
Alice Kaplan,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Presenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presenting. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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