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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
Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Faculty across the state have similarly warned that restrictions on the revised course — including limits on teaching that presents systemic racism, sexism or oppression as primary drivers of inequality — would strip the discipline of core concepts and distort the field.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
In its most generous version, this framing presents him as a heroic figure who liberated architecture from disciplinary orthodoxy.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
Yet, Southeast Asia’s sultry, tropical climate presents a unique challenge for its data centers, which require more energy than counterparts in cooler climates to keep servers up and running.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
But with rates here consistently declining over the past 18 months, this presents itself as one of the better variable rate borrowing products to consider right now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Deadline presents its German TV Disruptor Award at the event, and details of this year’s recipient will be revealed soon.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Dating back to approximately 1500 BCE, the Rigveda presents the cucumber as a fruit associated with immortality—and, less explicitly, a commodity associated with healing, peace, and rejuvenation.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
Bonde said surgery always presents a risk.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Andrew Katzenstein, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
The Athletic presents, in alphabetical order by last name, the 15 Most Intriguing Players of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The result was a reunion that finally provided (mostly) satisfying questions and answers about participants’ pasts and presents instead of dancing around topics.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
All of them have marked birthdays inside the facility in the nine months since, but there were no cakes or presents.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
On Christmas morning, my husband and I received these raffle prizes for Christmas presents.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
And yet much of what this year’s club presents will look and feel familiar.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
The cosmic rendezvous presents spectators with a rare opportunity to see a phenomenon in which at least two celestial bodies appear to us to be near one another.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
But the truth behind the letter’s contents and its fallout is much messier than what episode 4 presents.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
For a group that largely returns intact but could be a very different squad next year with the number of expiring contracts among the Cubs’ core, 2026 presents opportunity.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Faculty across the state have similarly warned that restrictions on the revised course — including limits on teaching that presents systemic racism, sexism or oppression as primary drivers of inequality — would strip the discipline of core concepts and distort the field.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
In its most generous version, this framing presents him as a heroic figure who liberated architecture from disciplinary orthodoxy.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
Yet, Southeast Asia’s sultry, tropical climate presents a unique challenge for its data centers, which require more energy than counterparts in cooler climates to keep servers up and running.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
But with rates here consistently declining over the past 18 months, this presents itself as one of the better variable rate borrowing products to consider right now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Deadline presents its German TV Disruptor Award at the event, and details of this year’s recipient will be revealed soon.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Dating back to approximately 1500 BCE, the Rigveda presents the cucumber as a fruit associated with immortality—and, less explicitly, a commodity associated with healing, peace, and rejuvenation.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
Bonde said surgery always presents a risk.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
The album cover presents Firesign as a sort of Dada resistance force; the words ALL HAIL MARX LENNON, in faux-Cyrillic letters, appear around photos of Groucho and John.
—Andrew Katzenstein, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
The Athletic presents, in alphabetical order by last name, the 15 Most Intriguing Players of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The result was a reunion that finally provided (mostly) satisfying questions and answers about participants’ pasts and presents instead of dancing around topics.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
All of them have marked birthdays inside the facility in the nine months since, but there were no cakes or presents.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
On Christmas morning, my husband and I received these raffle prizes for Christmas presents.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
And yet much of what this year’s club presents will look and feel familiar.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
The cosmic rendezvous presents spectators with a rare opportunity to see a phenomenon in which at least two celestial bodies appear to us to be near one another.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
But the truth behind the letter’s contents and its fallout is much messier than what episode 4 presents.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presents
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The organization offers a Nurse Family Partnership Program, which consists of weekly home visits from a nurse, and the Guided Journey Program, which focuses on the social determinants of health.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The former’s Grand Luxe iteration will appear on the 950 Platinum-Gold model in the collection, which offers up that base in 18-karat Sedna Gold alongside a Constellation medallion in 18-karat white gold with an Observatory dome done in white opal enamel surrounded by stars.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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Going Up is a series that introduces you to the need-to-know projects around the region.—
Erin Glynn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Mar. 2026
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This introduces a new layer of societal and political tension, as building the infrastructure needed for advanced AI systems may face resistance from communities concerned about environmental impact and energy consumption.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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According to its website, the chain donates 20% of sales from in-store community events to local organizations and charities, and corporate and franchise teams are active participants in groups like Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The evening donates proceeds and raffles off expensive sticks, cutters and other prizes.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The expansion gives the brand a chance to build on an existing consumer base that is already familiar with and receptive to it.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Mar. 2026
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Five minutes of straight planking probably sounds intense, but this routine incorporates a different variation every 30 seconds, which lessens the intimidation factor and also gives certain muscles a breather while others take on more work.—
Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
23 Mar. 2026
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Nava volunteers her time assisting at classes and camps that give opportunities for children and families to experience the arts who may otherwise not have access.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Released in 2025, Diouf now volunteers to help female inmates in Senegal.—
Ricci Shryock,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2026
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Through adoptions, education, outreach, and field services, the shelter provides critical support to promote responsible pet care in the community.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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This extreme volatility provides a critical opportunity for industry leaders to look beyond surface-level price swings and focus on the fundamental constraints actually driving the market.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The blend poses a danger to cars, and a higher blend contributes to the emission of pollutants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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These ranges closely match the wavelengths most readily absorbed by cytochrome c oxidase, a key enzyme in the mitochondrial electron transport chain that contributes to the formation of the cellular fuel known as adenosine triphosphate (ATP).—
Lynne Peeples,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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Then, the Mayor of Schenectady presented Katharine with the Patroon award, for outstanding service, the highest honor the city bestows on a resident.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
13 Mar. 2026
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Linen, in particular, bestows a subtle texture thanks to its granular weave.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Presents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presents. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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