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as in exhibited
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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2
as in revealed
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 proved
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
that shows we're right
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as in guided
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 steered
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 appeared
to come into view
another car showed just as we were thinking we'd have the whole place to ourselves
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Recent Examples of showed
Each generation showed small variations, and just like in nature, those that coped the best passed on their characteristics.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Video also showed the person picking up a small piece of greenery to obstruct the camera at the front door.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
However, investigative documents recently released by the Department of Justice showed that Lutnick retained a strong relationship with Epstein following his 2008 conviction and even maintained a business partnership with him as recently as 2014.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 15 Feb. 2026
Inflation came in surprisingly soft on Friday, just after a labor market report showed higher-than-expected growth.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Critical access hospitals must be at least 35 miles from the next closest facility, and a review showed that Glenn Medical was only 32 miles from a hospital in Colusa County.
—Ana B. Ibarra, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
And every Manhattan neighborhood showed a loss, with a total of 37,466 units net loss overall.
—Roberta Brandes Gratz, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Not all areas of the brain showed positive effects among cannabis users.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Eberechi Eze’s second and third goals against Tottenham Hotspur showed how effective quick snapshots from just inside the area can be.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Video also showed the person picking up a small piece of greenery to obstruct the camera at the front door.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
However, investigative documents recently released by the Department of Justice showed that Lutnick retained a strong relationship with Epstein following his 2008 conviction and even maintained a business partnership with him as recently as 2014.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 15 Feb. 2026
Inflation came in surprisingly soft on Friday, just after a labor market report showed higher-than-expected growth.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Critical access hospitals must be at least 35 miles from the next closest facility, and a review showed that Glenn Medical was only 32 miles from a hospital in Colusa County.
—Ana B. Ibarra, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
And every Manhattan neighborhood showed a loss, with a total of 37,466 units net loss overall.
—Roberta Brandes Gratz, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Not all areas of the brain showed positive effects among cannabis users.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Eberechi Eze’s second and third goals against Tottenham Hotspur showed how effective quick snapshots from just inside the area can be.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showed
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From setting records as a Texas high school prep star to announcing his presence to the world in the Rose Bowl to becoming the NFL receiving king, Smith-Njigba has exhibited excellence at every level.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Her paintings were exhibited in galleries in Westport and at the nearby Silvermine Guild.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Tian Feng, former dean of SenseTime’s Intelligence Industry Research Institute, revealed that the free provision of T800 robots will help smaller companies overcome research and development barriers.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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After House Democrats revealed plans to force votes disapproving of the president’s Canada tariffs as soon as this week, GOP leaders sought to resuscitate their year-long procedural blockade that keeps those resolutions off the floor.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Improvisation proved central to his process and gave the film a sort of hybrid nature, blending fiction with bits of documentary.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Our leadership blames wind and solar for grid issues, but the 2021 freeze proved the real culprit was a lack of preparation by the state and power generators.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Funding decisions should be guided by student needs, enrollment trends and transparency to ensure equity and strong outcomes across all schools.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Any medical policy should be tightly controlled, physician-guided, and focused on patient safety rather than creating an unregulated market.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Too often plaintiffs are steered into life-altering spinal surgeries and invasive procedures that independent and reputable medical experts say are often unnecessary and inconsistent with accepted standards of care.—
Elizabeth Heck,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Yet, independent German brands have largely steered clear of bricks-and-mortar.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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The stepbrother of a Florida teenager who died aboard a Carnival cruise ship appeared in federal court in Miami on Friday, as investigators continue probing the circumstances surrounding her death.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Duren turned around to get face-to-face with Diabate and the two appeared to butt heads.—
Steve Reed,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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While a statement-making Mind the Gap wallpaper featuring Hindu goddesses transforms the powder room into a vibrant tribute to Rai and her partner’s Indian heritage, displayed alongside family heirlooms.—
Linne Halpern,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2026
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The message is being displayed continuously cycled on the electric billboard along Interstate 95 in New Haven near Tweed New Haven Airport.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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Maselli has demonstrated how quickly functional robotics systems can be assembled by building a laundry-folding robot prototype, named Sourccey, in less than 24 hours.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Private schools, particularly Catholic schools, have demonstrated extraordinary success — even in communities struggling with poverty.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Showed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showed. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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