1
as in offers
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
we will present a performance of Our Town tomorrow evening
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in introduces
to make (one person) known (to another) socially
may I present my niece Sarah?
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in donates
to make a present of
the company presented a gold watch to him on the occasion of his retirement
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in todays
the time currently existing or in progress
I cannot talk to you at present, but perhaps in a few minutes
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in gifts
something given to someone without expectation of a return
an impressive array of presents for the bride and groom
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of presents
Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Homelessness presents a different challenge.
—Benjamin F. Henwood, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
This presents its own catalogue of issues.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
One of the obstacles that presents itself is Min Ho’s friend/former crush, Gigi, making an appearance.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
The leak comes just days after Fortune reported that the company had inadvertently made close to 3,000 files publicly available, including a draft blog post that detailed a powerful upcoming model that presents unprecedented cybersecurity risks.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
But experts in criminal law say turning that timeline into a criminal conspiracy case presents steep challenges.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
The following list presents the ten tallest figurative freestanding statues in the world according to their heights, excluding base-structure height and topographical elevation.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Going that route presents a different customer experience.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The album cover presents Firesign as a sort of Dada resistance force; the words ALL HAIL MARX LENNON, in faux-Cyrillic letters, appear around photos of Groucho and John.
—Andrew Katzenstein, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
The Athletic presents, in alphabetical order by last name, the 15 Most Intriguing Players of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The result was a reunion that finally provided (mostly) satisfying questions and answers about participants’ pasts and presents instead of dancing around topics.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
All of them have marked birthdays inside the facility in the nine months since, but there were no cakes or presents.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
On Christmas morning, my husband and I received these raffle prizes for Christmas presents.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
And yet much of what this year’s club presents will look and feel familiar.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
The cosmic rendezvous presents spectators with a rare opportunity to see a phenomenon in which at least two celestial bodies appear to us to be near one another.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Orlando’s backline has steadied itself with back-to-back clean sheets, but Friday presents a much tougher test.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Homelessness presents a different challenge.
—Benjamin F. Henwood, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
This presents its own catalogue of issues.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
One of the obstacles that presents itself is Min Ho’s friend/former crush, Gigi, making an appearance.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
The leak comes just days after Fortune reported that the company had inadvertently made close to 3,000 files publicly available, including a draft blog post that detailed a powerful upcoming model that presents unprecedented cybersecurity risks.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
But experts in criminal law say turning that timeline into a criminal conspiracy case presents steep challenges.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
The following list presents the ten tallest figurative freestanding statues in the world according to their heights, excluding base-structure height and topographical elevation.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Going that route presents a different customer experience.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
Just after Christmas last year, a mother posted a video of her five-year-old son appreciating his presents from Santa Clause.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
The album cover presents Firesign as a sort of Dada resistance force; the words ALL HAIL MARX LENNON, in faux-Cyrillic letters, appear around photos of Groucho and John.
—Andrew Katzenstein, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
The Athletic presents, in alphabetical order by last name, the 15 Most Intriguing Players of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The result was a reunion that finally provided (mostly) satisfying questions and answers about participants’ pasts and presents instead of dancing around topics.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
All of them have marked birthdays inside the facility in the nine months since, but there were no cakes or presents.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
On Christmas morning, my husband and I received these raffle prizes for Christmas presents.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
And yet much of what this year’s club presents will look and feel familiar.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
The cosmic rendezvous presents spectators with a rare opportunity to see a phenomenon in which at least two celestial bodies appear to us to be near one another.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presents
Verb
-
The $100 million stadium seats about 6,000 people and offers affordable tickets that start at $13.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
-
The Baby Brush Hog offers just enough action to entice bass holding tight to the tree limbs into biting.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
His world is turned upside down when Alex introduces him to Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown), a young wizard-in-training in need of guidance.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
-
Marius introduces the idea of Q’s first love as well, in the same way that Gigi does.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
But not the Florida Panthers, which annually donates at least $10,000 to SunServe’s family therapeutic support group, Lima said.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
-
According to its website, the chain donates 20% of sales from in-store community events to local organizations and charities, and corporate and franchise teams are active participants in groups like Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
This kit gives you the tools to protect yourself and your loved ones — especially vulnerable groups like children, older adults, and those with chronic conditions.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
-
Those are two key factors courts weigh in issuing TROs, after which a judge gives a fuller consideration as the legal process plays out.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
West volunteers his photography skills at the church where the man is involved and shares his Costco membership.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
-
On December 15, 1994, Versace opened Casa Casuarina’s gates for a benefit supporting Best Buddies, an organization that pairs volunteers with people who have developmental disabilities.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Wesley Miller, who started 23 games at South Alabama over the past two years, provides depth at safety along with DeAndre Boykins, who is in his sixth season of college.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
-
Flint’s Forest Rangers club provides outdoor educational programming for kids ages four to 12, and the whole family can mine for sapphires or take on the ropes course together.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The area’s large tourist population contributes a constant volume of unfamiliar drivers to already heavily congested roads, with traffic patterns that shift significantly between peak tourist season and the summer months but never truly slow to manageable levels on the area’s major corridors.—
Anton Lucanus
April 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
-
The court in Brinkman highlighted precedent supporting the position that a taxpayer who contributes to the state’s general-revenue fund should not be able to sue over how that fund is used.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Then, the Mayor of Schenectady presented Katharine with the Patroon award, for outstanding service, the highest honor the city bestows on a resident.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
13 Mar. 2026
-
Linen, in particular, bestows a subtle texture thanks to its granular weave.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Presents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presents. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
