as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims
the financial scandals may lead investors to take a more show-me attitude toward reported corporate earnings
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Recent Examples of show-me
Cape Cod and Kettle chips are show-me stories.
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
The market is in a ‘show-me’ phase, anticipating demonstrable results from the record backlog before the balance sheet deteriorates.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Murphy is a perfect fit for the Oilers, who are desperately trying to make another run at the Stanley Cup Final during the brief show-me window Connor McDavid has given them.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
He was signed last summer to a one-year show-me contract worth $900,000 per season.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 18 Nov. 2025
Though there were some reasons for optimism in Kohl’s report on Wednesday—comparable sales were unchanged in July—the Kohl’s saga remains a show-me story.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025
Another Panther, left defenseman Nate Schmidt, who made just $800,000 last year but exceeded the expectations of his show-me deal, could be in the mix, as could right defenseman Cody Ceci, whom Holland signed in Edmonton and spent last season split between San Jose and Dallas.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 29 June 2025
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
The market is in a ‘show-me’ phase, anticipating demonstrable results from the record backlog before the balance sheet deteriorates.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Murphy is a perfect fit for the Oilers, who are desperately trying to make another run at the Stanley Cup Final during the brief show-me window Connor McDavid has given them.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
He was signed last summer to a one-year show-me contract worth $900,000 per season.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 18 Nov. 2025
Though there were some reasons for optimism in Kohl’s report on Wednesday—comparable sales were unchanged in July—the Kohl’s saga remains a show-me story.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025
Another Panther, left defenseman Nate Schmidt, who made just $800,000 last year but exceeded the expectations of his show-me deal, could be in the mix, as could right defenseman Cody Ceci, whom Holland signed in Edmonton and spent last season split between San Jose and Dallas.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 29 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for show-me
Adjective
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And what would a skeptical buyer challenge first?—
David Chapman,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Judges newly skeptical of the government’s reliability may examine run-of-the-mill DOJ cases with greater scrutiny, creating more work for a department strapped for resources after thousands of lawyers quit.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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While many major stock indexes have erased losses incurred at the start of the Iran war, government bonds have largely taken a more cautious approach, continuing to price in higher inflation and widespread interest rate hikes.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Japan’s Foreign Ministry issued a safety advisory for Japanese citizens in China to be cautious and attentive, avoid going out alone and take care when accompanying children.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Anyone who suspects their card was skimmed should contact their bank immediately, freeze or replace the card, monitor transactions, and report the suspicious pump to the station, police, and the FBI’s IC3.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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But guidelines seek to balance the benefits of catching cancer early with possible harms, such as stress and pain from investigating suspicious spots that don't turn out to be cancerous.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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“Show-me.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show-me. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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