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or showed
1
as in displayed
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 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 taught
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 directed
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 shown
As the investigation into the shooting unfolded, detectives showed still images of Neves-Valente taken from surveillance video to several shooting victims.
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Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
But because Thompson showed no remorse and took no responsibility, the jury’s recommendation represented the best possible outcome, the spokesperson said.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
One photo showed a gun pointed at someone’s head.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Radner alleged that Acworth police and DA’s office investigator Temperance Stoddard had access to the surveillance footage from the beginning but said the tapes were never shown to the grand jury.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 9 Feb. 2026
In contrast, many Catholic and independent schools showed agility, leadership and community connection.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Aerial footage from the scene showed the charred sedan surrounded by fire crews with significant wreckage in the immediate vicinity.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The Patriots bounced back immediately and showed some life after a streaker interrupted the game by running down the field and avoiding security guards.
—Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Video published by the Associated Press showed people using whistles, kitchen utensils and planks of wood to make noise outside the building as others held up protest signs.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
But because Thompson showed no remorse and took no responsibility, the jury’s recommendation represented the best possible outcome, the spokesperson said.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
One photo showed a gun pointed at someone’s head.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Radner alleged that Acworth police and DA’s office investigator Temperance Stoddard had access to the surveillance footage from the beginning but said the tapes were never shown to the grand jury.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 9 Feb. 2026
In contrast, many Catholic and independent schools showed agility, leadership and community connection.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Aerial footage from the scene showed the charred sedan surrounded by fire crews with significant wreckage in the immediate vicinity.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The Patriots bounced back immediately and showed some life after a streaker interrupted the game by running down the field and avoiding security guards.
—Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Video published by the Associated Press showed people using whistles, kitchen utensils and planks of wood to make noise outside the building as others held up protest signs.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shown
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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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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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The class begins with incarcerated people being taught general knowledge of the industry.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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Tyx has lived in the Kansas City area for four years and previously taught middle school Spanish.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Aug. 2025
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Indonesia has had disputes with China in the South China Sea, but the new plan for runways on roadways isn’t seen as any being directed at any country.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Simpson then directed one of his friends to follow Palmer's car and the other friend to retrieve his gun, court records say.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
12 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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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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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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“Shown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shown. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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