1
as in to display
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 to reveal
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
the actor's expressive face shows his every thought and emotion clearly
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3
as in to prove
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
that shows we're right
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4
as in to guide
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 to steer
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 to appear
to come into view
another car showed just as we were thinking we'd have the whole place to ourselves
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as in display
an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect
the children made a show of disgust when confronted with asparagus
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as in act
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
her "concern" for the less fortunate is all just a big show
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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
a false show of strength that fooled the enemy
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as in exhibit
a public showing of objects of interest
a boat show at the convention center
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Recent Examples of show
John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
My research shows that 59,205 votes were cast across 12 Florida campuses hosting early-voting sites in 2018.
—Stephen C. Phillips, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2025
The show was created and produced by Banijay Benelux label TwentyTwo.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
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And Stars Matter Too There’s one through-line in many ITV Studios shows, however: Their star presence.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
My research shows that 59,205 votes were cast across 12 Florida campuses hosting early-voting sites in 2018.
—Stephen C. Phillips, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
So far, she’s completed four shows in Brisbane and two of four nights in Sydney.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2025
The show was created and produced by Banijay Benelux label TwentyTwo.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show
Verb
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Its Backup Storage area displays the backups and the option to conduct remote restorations.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
25 Feb. 2025
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However, some partners constantly display insecure behavior and are frequently coping with negative emotions.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Stone’s spokesperson, Deborah R. Champagne, revealed to TMZ that Stone was involved in a car accident early Saturday after leaving a concert in Montgomery, Alabama.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
1 Mar. 2025
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On the night of the Academy Awards, as the year’s best picture is revealed, attendees inside the Dolby Theatre sit through the thank-you speech, tears and applause.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Did my experience prove to be as simple as power on, connect, tap the app, choose a target and wait?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Feb. 2025
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Pro-Palestinian sentiments still run strong among the peoples of the region, and history has proven how civil unrest can quickly lead to instability even in nominally stable nations.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The same link above will guide you to what Amazon is selling, with the same $100 price drop, which is the same as a 23% discount on the pricier larger model.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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But Trump’s belief, his hunch, that Putin can be trusted and wants peace, is now guiding US policy, and rewriting America’s role in the largest war in Europe since the 1940s.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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Understandably, some folks prefer to steer clear of body butters for many reasons: a super-heavy feel, a longer period of absorption, and a greasy film on your skin.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
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In his new position at Disney, Cripps will steer the overall global theatrical distribution of all Walt Disney Studios labels including Disney Live Action, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studio, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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The downside, warn many of the officials who appear in Disclosure, is that keeping this information secret and compartmentalized within the government and the military industrial complex could result in an intelligence failure exponentially worse than what happened with 9/11.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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That appeared to have been the start of a wider onslaught by Assad loyalists, who launched coordinated attacks on government positions in the country’s northwest, killing and imprisoning members of the security forces.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And what was in the Oval Office yesterday was a demonstration of weakness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Radiation Tolerant Computer System: Another tech demonstration to test a potential method to protect computers from the harsh radiation environment in space and on the moon.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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California rock band Incubus will be the headlining act at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival 2025 on Thursday night (Feb. 27).—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
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While opening acts haven’t been officially announced yet for the stadium shows, Blackpink concerts are known for their elaborate production and full-evening experiences.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Show.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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