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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
Grrlscientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Closing Thoughts With consumer expectations high, this holiday season presents an opportunity for brands to turn data into meaningful engagements, fostering loyalty and enhancing the shopping experience.
—Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While Artisans of Wine and Food has been celebrating California’s winemaking scene for decades, 2025 presents an opportunity to experience the industry from an entirely different perspective.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
For financial institutions, an ecosystem model presents opportunities to create new revenue streams and products.
—Monica O'Reilly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
This presents an opportunity to provide comprehensive family protection through corporate structures rather than using after-tax personal funds—a significant consideration in wealth transfer planning across generations.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
As a result, this earnest film presents the family as both farce and tragedy.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
The playhouse then presents two musicals in a row.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Kurzel presents the iconography of America’s off-the-grid militia members — flags, swastikas, flyers in bars inviting the curious to meetings — with admirable straightforwardness.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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This meticulously researched book presents Mr Kray’s years’ long investigation into the facts surrounding the perplexing death of American horse racing’s most valuable sire, Alydar.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Closing Thoughts With consumer expectations high, this holiday season presents an opportunity for brands to turn data into meaningful engagements, fostering loyalty and enhancing the shopping experience.
—Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While Artisans of Wine and Food has been celebrating California’s winemaking scene for decades, 2025 presents an opportunity to experience the industry from an entirely different perspective.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
For financial institutions, an ecosystem model presents opportunities to create new revenue streams and products.
—Monica O'Reilly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
This presents an opportunity to provide comprehensive family protection through corporate structures rather than using after-tax personal funds—a significant consideration in wealth transfer planning across generations.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
As a result, this earnest film presents the family as both farce and tragedy.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
The playhouse then presents two musicals in a row.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Kurzel presents the iconography of America’s off-the-grid militia members — flags, swastikas, flyers in bars inviting the curious to meetings — with admirable straightforwardness.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presents
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Each handoff introduces potential friction when a health plan relies on multiple partners—from dental providers to transportation services.Rajeev Ronanki, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, critics argue crypto doesn’t solve these problems and introduces others, including high environmental costs and challenges in regulation, which attract money launderers, criminals, and scammers.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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For each set sold, the brand donates a portion of the proceeds to the Surfrider Foundation to protect beaches around the world.Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
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In the meantime, anyone who donates $100 or more to the Zoo is entered for a chance to name the new giraffe.Alexa Dikos, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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This keeps me connected to the pulse of the industry and gives me insight into what may work and what may not.Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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If that’s your struggle, find a routine that gives you the space to switch from work to home mode.Colin C. Campbell, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Unity In The Workplace Atom bank provides another excellent example of fostering inclusivity and unity in the workplace.Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Answering multiple industries’ demands for sustainable solutions, synthetic biology provides scalable alternatives to existing manufacturing processes, in sync with the global sustainability agenda.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Wofford said that in addition to strong winds and low humidity, the amount of moisture retained by local plants contributes to wildfire conditions.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Relative humidity is also low, in the single digits for some locations, which contributes to red flag conditions.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Presents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presents. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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