1
as in to offer
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
we will present a performance of Our Town tomorrow evening
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2
as in to introduce
to make (one person) known (to another) socially
may I present my niece Sarah?
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3
as in to donate
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 current
existing or in progress right now
I am very busy at the present moment
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2
as in attending
being within the confines of a specified place
all of you are required to be present for every meeting
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as in today
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 gift
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 present
Jonathan Nikols, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
In contrast to the binary Gallup question, our surveys presented respondents with different territorial compromises for a ceasefire.
—Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
The case had its first hearing Wednesday in a New York court, though Khalil was not present.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025
At present, the prototype is undergoing preclinical testing with human patients at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, in Australia.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Fortunately, 2025 presents opportunities for leaders to refine their tech stack and drive meaningful outcomes.
—Jonathan Nikols, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
In contrast to the binary Gallup question, our surveys presented respondents with different territorial compromises for a ceasefire.
—Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The attorney spearheading the lawsuit was present at the festival, which makes his effort to rally fans to sign up all the more personal.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
The case had its first hearing Wednesday in a New York court, though Khalil was not present.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
How Earthquake Forecasting Works At present, the precise timing and location of earthquakes cannot be predicted.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025
At present, the prototype is undergoing preclinical testing with human patients at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, in Australia.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for present
Verb
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Yet, had Wilson not succumbed to injury in late August of that year, Newcastle would not have offered a club-record £60m, rising to £63m, for Isak.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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These competitions, often offering modest cash prizes or simply respect points, give aspiring players and teams a platform to shine.—
Adam Rumanek,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Instead, the Trump administration is attempting to introduce new considerations into the finding such as the cost of regulations.—
Axios,
Axios,
15 Mar. 2025
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This introduces a new layer of compliance, requiring businesses to balance efficiency with fairness in hiring decisions.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In 2022, Musk's foundation donated $160 million, which was over $200 million less than the law required to make the seed donations tax-deductible.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Anyone wishing to donate to Swiantek’s family can do so at ourcommunityheros.org.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With the current Concorde Agreement expiring at the end of 2025, discussions to have a new agreement are underway between F1 teams and the Formula One Management (FOM) from 2026.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The data from the Common App report presents a complex picture of the current state of higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Even the historically bad White Sox can't justify giving Gallo an opportunity to continue hitting.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Shower Doors Glass shower doors are notorious culprits for giving an otherwise clean bathroom a less-than-sparkling look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Try volunteering at a soup kitchen, that should help.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
9 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, people have been volunteering to retire early, and an LGBTQ+ employee resource group has been nixed, sources said.—
Maria Curi,
Axios,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Her attorney told the outlet plea negotiations are ongoing in her case.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
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This also isn't the first time that King has been accused of having an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol in the former couple's ongoing custody battle.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The 1975 have a new live album that’s now streaming and available to pre-order on limited edition vinyl.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
8 Mar. 2025
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Twisters will be available to stream on Amazon Prime starting March 18, 2025.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Present.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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