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as in displaying
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 revealing
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 proving
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
that shows we're right
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as in guiding
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 steering
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 appearing
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 showing
Emily Guskin, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
Now Lauren's showing — got one on the way.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
These services typically allow users to send funds anywhere with just a few clicks, showing how much will be received on the other end after any fees that may be imposed.
—Jason Phillips, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
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Jonathan Hanson, a political scientist and lecturer in statistics at the University of Michigan, said that political mood and the massive showing at the polls during an off-year election was not surprising.
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Ripa's recollection came after Consuelos introduced a host chat topic about a shocking amount of snowfall in Mauna Loa, Hawaii, with the latter showing the Live audience a photo of the weather during Tuesday morning's live broadcast.
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Lumus specializes in geometric, or reflective, waveguides, a design approach that allows AR displays to be embedded into glasses that closely resemble conventional eyewear.—
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Emotions were on full display with many expressing sadness and frustration, not only over Wednesday's federal raid, but raids happening around the Twin Cities over the last 40 days.—
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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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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.—
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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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From minimalist finishes to playful graphics and elevated textures, these manicures set the tone for the year ahead, proving that short nails aren’t a fallback—they’re the focus.—
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This week, when the Golden Globes honored the actor and producer with the Carol Burnett Award at its special Golden Eve celebration, Parker unknowingly tipped her hat to that very same look, proving that her personal style is as consistent as her industry contributions.—
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Mike Vrabel has breathed life into the New England Patriots, guiding them to a 7-2 start while riding a six-game winning streak despite fielding a roster that still has its fair share of deficiencies.—
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Mamdani, 34, is a charismatic socialist who has limited experience in the private sector and seems utterly unconcerned about his guiding philosophy’s long track record of creating misery.—
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Maresca, who arrived at Chelsea in June 2024 after steering Leicester City to the Championship title, left having won the Conference League and Club World Cup.—
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Although the treaty's implementation will take years and ratification requires political involvement, the agreement would not exist without Matsoso steering the ship.—
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That included winning three of the last six Super Bowls while appearing in five of them, while also reaching the AFC Championship Game for seven consecutive seasons.—
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Wright has played at least one game with eight teams since making his NFL debut by appearing in three outings with Pittsburgh in 2020.—
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Look for exhibitions that showcase different representations of beauty.—
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Philadelphia, the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence, will host a Red, White & Blue To-Do Pomp & Parade on July 2, two new galleries at the National Constitution Center, an expansive exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and a World Cup match on Independence Day.—
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“Showing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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