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as in to display
to present so as to invite notice or attention
fishing for compliments, the neighbors showed their new SUV to everyone on the block
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as in to reveal
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
the actor's expressive face shows his every thought and emotion clearly
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as in to prove
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
that shows we're right
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as in to guide
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
showed me how to play the guitar
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as in to steer
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
showed them the way to get home
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as in to appear
to come into view
another car showed just as we were thinking we'd have the whole place to ourselves
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as in display
an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect
the children made a show of disgust when confronted with asparagus
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as in act
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
her "concern" for the less fortunate is all just a big show
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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
a false show of strength that fooled the enemy
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as in exhibit
a public showing of objects of interest
a boat show at the convention center
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Recent Examples of show
Harvard Business Review, 31 July 2025
Cincinnati police Detective Barney Blank said video of the incident shows Merriweather walking up to Matthews, whispering something to him and approaching one of the victims from behind before striking him in the face.
—Enquirer Staff, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
Nik Popli, Time, 1 Aug. 2025
The show will join Korean series such as Head Over Heels, GOOD BOY and Divorce Insurance on Prime Video.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
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Verb
However, research shows that the old adage is true: Fortune favors the brave, not the cautious.
—Harvard Business Review, 31 July 2025
Cincinnati police Detective Barney Blank said video of the incident shows Merriweather walking up to Matthews, whispering something to him and approaching one of the victims from behind before striking him in the face.
—Enquirer Staff, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
Noun
But the loss of CPB funding threatens the financial stability of the local stations that carry these shows—particularly those in rural or underserved regions that have long depended on federal support to stay on the air.
—Nik Popli, Time, 1 Aug. 2025
The show will join Korean series such as Head Over Heels, GOOD BOY and Divorce Insurance on Prime Video.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show
Verb
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Often mistaken for king snakes or milk snakes, coral snakes display distinctive red, yellow, and black rings encircling their bodies.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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These products are perfect for displaying on a mantel or placing by a bowl of Halloween candy.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
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Data from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research reveals that for every additional level of education, poverty rates for single mothers declined by an average of 33%.—
Rita Raichoudhuri,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Every microservice outage reveals the presence of unmanaged complexity, weak isolation mechanisms and non-existent feedback loops.—
Raju Dandigam,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Each year, more South Korean acts prove to be lineup highlights.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
3 Aug. 2025
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But the lie is in linking environmental deregulation and sluggish economic growth, a linkage proven wrong in recent decades, especially in Connecticut.—
Dr. Mark A. Boyer,
Hartford Courant,
3 Aug. 2025
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That’s the real Mamdani playbook: frank conversations about the democratic socialist agenda to redistribute power to the working class, rooted in community and guided by clear policy.—
Abdul Osmanu,
Hartford Courant,
30 July 2025
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The accolades are appreciated, but one of Branca’s main goals with evolving Kampar into a bi-level, multi-concept restaurant and chef residency program is to guide emerging talent through the murky industry.—
Alisha Miranda,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 July 2025
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If price is what steered you away from investing in the Colorsoft, the new, cheaper base model might be your perfect Kindle.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
24 July 2025
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Known for satirizing real-life politics and pop culture issues, this season will again touch on topics other shows would steer away from, like recent airplane crashes, a crisis at the Federal Aviation Administration and the fate of American democracy.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
Verb
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After someone else tries to break up the fight, the man in the white shirt appears to say something to a man wearing a red shirt.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Sometimes in his bullpen management, Shildt has appeared extra urgent to win a game.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Live art demonstrations, children’s art activities, free entertainment and an outdoor food court will be on hand, and a July Easter egg hunt will be held.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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However, the two journalists continue to face multiple misdemeanor charges in connection with the demonstration on the John A. Roebling Bridge.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Sometimes, a performer sings and manipulates the puppet, but groups can perform, with each member focusing on one piece of the act.—
Ryan Garza,
Freep.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Since making her screen debut on the British teen drama Skins (2011–2012) as Mini McGuinness, Mavor has appeared in projects such as The Keeper (2019) and My Policeman (2022), the latter seeing her act opposite Corrin.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Show.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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