1
as in exhibiting
to present so as to invite notice or attention
display the best items at the front of the showcase
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2
as in showing
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
an actress who can display a great range of emotion
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Recent Examples of displaying
This can be as simple as displaying your kids' art on the fridge or as involved as involving your partner in paint choices.
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Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Baker immediately objected and said displaying the files and suggesting jurors would later receive them was improper unless their relevance to the defendants’ state of mind had first been established.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
T-shirts displaying the Dodgers manager and Bruins coach Mick Cronin will be given to fans who make a donation to UCLA’s NIL collective Men of Westwood.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
If the clothing items are too fragile to be worn, frame shops can work wonders, displaying them in shadow boxes as art pieces to be hung in your home.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
In 2023, Yancey revealed that he’d been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and was already displaying mild symptoms.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
The next five players in the rankings get trophies displaying smaller rocks.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Spending time in the 2026 Polestar 4 and really feeling mixed about the no rear window situation and only being able to rely on a rearview mirror that’s displaying a video feed.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 7 Jan. 2026
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The research team successfully transformed niobium disulfide—a metal known in its bulk form for exhibiting superconductivity—into nanotubes just billionths of a meter wide.—
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His archive team went digging, and the National Portrait Gallery in London expressed interest in exhibiting them.—
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Byard studies a smartphone showing his year-old wishes for a new coach, those expressed to a reporter late last season, including disappointment that far too many missteps had been improperly dealt with.—
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The Irvine Police Department (IPD) released footage showing what appears to be heavily armed officers foiling the brazen burglary as two suspects, dressed in black hoodies and face masks, attempted to flee with an armful of designer items.—
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In terms of flashing skin and making sexy in again, Stone wasn't alone.—
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The marquee sign would light up next to flashing lights, plus the claw itself.—
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This collection gathers 27 of her stories in English translation, revealing the narrative complexity, keen psychological insight, and careful attention to realistic detail that was characteristic of her work.—
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Buried beneath old factories and layers of earth, this slice of a city was brought back to life, revealing a settlement that once held a prominent regional position as a center of industry and trade.—
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Authorities warn that such attacks require little specialist knowledge but can have dramatic and far-reaching consequences, exposing vulnerabilities in densely interconnected urban infrastructure.—
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As a result, the department must now either define a narrower project that fits within the constraints of existing law or pursue legislative authorization — potentially exposing the project to greater political risk and public scrutiny.—
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One do-it-yourselfer demonstrating step-by-step how to rewire an electrical outlet via a TikTok video replaces thousands of dads and grandpas who could do the same thing.—
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In the videos, opposing factions demonstrating across the country rallied around chants in support of and opposition to the Iranian government.—
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Elsewhere, the Globes introduced a new competitive category at the 2026 show, with the group unveiling its first-ever set of Best Podcast nominees late last year.—
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Nvidia also had a big week at the conference, unveiling its new Vera Rubin chip, which is designed to do more computing with less power.—
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Achane handled 12 first half carries, producing 64 rushing yards.—
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Idemitsu is constructing a large-scale facility capable of producing 1,000 metric tons of lithium sulfide annually, with a target of mass production by 2027.—
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“Displaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displaying. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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