1
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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2
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
Still, Wuthering Heights is incredibly sympathetic toward Cathy, presenting her as a victim of her circumstances, her father’s financial mismanagement, and Nelly’s cruelty.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Into The Sun Entertainment and Italy’s Augustus Group formed in May 2024, is presenting the project.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
In presenting Honeycomb’s application to the town council two weeks ago, attorney Hope Pearson said that feature helps the town meet its long-term planning goal of balancing rental and owner-occupied housing.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
If neo-royalism feels unfamiliar and weird to many of us, that’s because America has spent 250 years — ever since its farewell to George III — presenting an alternative, both at home and abroad.
—Andreas Kluth, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Shares of Estée Lauder sank 19% following the report, presenting an opportunity for investors to buy into the name.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
The judge also barred Jones’ attorneys from presenting evidence related to other people confessing to the murder, allegedly placing a hit on Pata and threatening Pata before his killing.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
The company introduced its Lamprey Multi-Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle at recent defense technology briefings, presenting it as a long-range solution for future US Navy operations.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
For months after presenting his vision to Hanceville’s leaders, Thompson heard nothing.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Into The Sun Entertainment and Italy’s Augustus Group formed in May 2024, is presenting the project.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
In presenting Honeycomb’s application to the town council two weeks ago, attorney Hope Pearson said that feature helps the town meet its long-term planning goal of balancing rental and owner-occupied housing.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
If neo-royalism feels unfamiliar and weird to many of us, that’s because America has spent 250 years — ever since its farewell to George III — presenting an alternative, both at home and abroad.
—Andreas Kluth, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Shares of Estée Lauder sank 19% following the report, presenting an opportunity for investors to buy into the name.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
The judge also barred Jones’ attorneys from presenting evidence related to other people confessing to the murder, allegedly placing a hit on Pata and threatening Pata before his killing.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
The company introduced its Lamprey Multi-Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle at recent defense technology briefings, presenting it as a long-range solution for future US Navy operations.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
For months after presenting his vision to Hanceville’s leaders, Thompson heard nothing.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presenting
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Mahmood, a close ally of Starmer, is seen as a possible curveball that could re-engage left-wing voters who feel dissatisfied with Labour while also offering concessions to right-wing voters concerned about the immigration crisis.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Arizona continues to be extremely sought after for its warm weather, outdoor activities and expansive real estate, offering a little bit of everything for anyone looking to live here.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Now, authorities are stepping in to slow the flow, introducing new restrictions aimed at curbing day-trip tourism.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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When a damaging news cycle lingers, Trump is prone to, fully intentionally and knowingly, introducing a new, even more sensational headline of his own making, a distraction that scrambles the media's focus and divides his critics' energy.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
7 Feb. 2026
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Ring has also committed to donating $1 million to equip more than 4,000 animal shelters across the country with a Ring camera system, in hopes of creating a bigger, more centralized network to help in the search for missing pups.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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While parents are donating blood, kids can enjoy an arts and crafts table.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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This research marks the first time scientists have identified the specific amino acids — arginine and tyrosine — that act as molecular glue, giving spider silk its legendary properties.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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There are also giant granite boulders dotting the shore, giving it a decidedly remote, rugged feel.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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People can also help by volunteering with the Friends of Lakeshore State Park, Layden said.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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On South Fox Island off the Leelanau Peninsula, the South Fox Island Lighthouse is open to volunteering from members of the Fox Island Lighthouse Association.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Palin protested an initiative that would limit the number of sweets allowed in Pennsylvania schools by staging a delivery of sugar cookies to a Christian school in Bucks County.—
Annie Levin,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Paramedics who were staging nearby evaluated the man and pronounced him dead at the scene.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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This Santa Barbara County peak rises roughly 4,500 feet above sea level, providing panoramic views of the surrounding Los Padres National Forest.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Brundage approaches these materials with an appropriately critical eye, demonstrating their consistency with other records and their value in providing deeper human insight into prisoners’ experiences.—
Drew Gilpin Faust,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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He was said to have been carrying a twenty-five-litre backpack made by Ozark Trail, a brand sold primarily at Walmart.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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According to federal authorities, Morales Tejada in October 2023 was convicted in Superior Court in Connecticut on charges of carrying a pistol without a permit and first-degree failure to appear.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Presenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presenting. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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