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as in offers
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
we will present a performance of Our Town tomorrow evening
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as in introduces
to make (one person) known (to another) socially
may I present my niece Sarah?
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as in donates
to make a present of
the company presented a gold watch to him on the occasion of his retirement
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as in todays
the time currently existing or in progress
I cannot talk to you at present, but perhaps in a few minutes
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as in gifts
something given to someone without expectation of a return
an impressive array of presents for the bride and groom
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Recent Examples of presents
David Moore, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
Still, Denmark presents a special case.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
Their work, published in Nano-Micro Letters, presents a compelling strategy for bridging laboratory materials innovation and real-world battery deployment.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
This fact, combined with excellent weather, presents a unique opportunity to see whales year-round.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Fangio knows the threat McCaffrey presents.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Featuring a bravura performance by Hawke, Blue Moon, Linklater’s ninth collaboration with the actor, presents an evening in the company of 5ft songwriter Lorenz Hart, seven months before his ultimately death aged just 48.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
The Pac-12 Conference’s hiring this week of former SMU athletic director Rick Hart presents an unusual wrinkle, given another role Hart recently accepted.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
Some might take issue that actual recordings get used, but given the message this expertly made film so emphatically presents, that haunting voice makes the film all that more powerful, meaningful and dispiriting.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
The students enjoyed visits with Santa Claus – who delivered about eight to 10 presents to each, as well as a pizza party.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Usually, that is the claim of people who are on the receiving end of presents.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Across many Spanish-speaking countries, the holiday is celebrated by putting presents in the shoes of children.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
In addition to a new piercing placement, North also wore one of her new Christmas presents, a 106-carat diamond skull pendant that was gifted by mom Kardashian, 45.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
Best Gifts for 5-Year-Olds When looking for gifts for 5-year-olds, opt for presents that encourage cooperative play, such as a family-friendly board game.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
Learn how to wrap pretty presents—in under a minute—with this easy Japanese gift-wrapping technique.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani presents his politics as a fight for fairness and unity.
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The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte’s Angel Tree program matches children in need with anonymous donors who buy them presents for Christmas, and provides senior citizens with gifts.
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Along with the restaurants, the building’s street-level retail offers a variety of fashion, wellness and lifestyle brands that are already open, including the James + Joy children’s boutique and Queen & Cotton clothing shop.—
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The system offers 31 degrees of freedom, including articulated hands, a multi-DOF waist with braking, a movable head, and binocular vision for human-like perception.—
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The project introduces new exhibit spaces, a live performance venue for up to 1,000 people, and indoor-outdoor community spaces that connect to Lake Erie, plus an ADA-accessible park.—
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Furthermore, beyond its powertrain options, the SUV introduces a major technological leap for the brand.—
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Rita also received a donation from Constellation, a company associated with nuclear power, an issue gaining traction in the state, and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge, which donates to both democratic and republican candidates.—
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One of its initiatives, called Project Pick, collects extra fruit from local fruit trees and donates it to the food bank.—
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That gives the car a one-to-one power-to-weight ratio, a figure usually reserved for modern hypercars.—
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Using music for change, a pair of winners gives children a voice through songwriting.—
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Renee Lund volunteers with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and joined the effort after her son Tanner was killed by a drunk driver in 2022.—
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The Sparta team regularly volunteers together at local food banks, assisted living facilities and thrift stores.—
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If Young ever offers a provocative pregame quote that provides a soundbite for the opposing locker room, a roomful of reporters will collapse in surprise on the spot.—
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The company now provides hydro jetting, sewer repair and replacement, trenchless repairs, water damage cleanup services, and water filtration and softening systems.—
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According to the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services, the Florida horse industry generates nearly $7 billion in economic impact and contributes more than 240,000 jobs.—
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By the new moon, a reset contributes to your relationship with home, family and emotional stability.—
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Dating back to 2006, the competition involves a golden gift bag that's given by Rebecca's parents to one of their four kids and bestows the honor of becoming the favorite child that year.—
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Mercury in Capricorn bestows a sober mindset, but try not to make your vision SO serious!—
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“Presents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presents. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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