1
as in exhibited
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 revealed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
the actor's expressive face shows his every thought and emotion clearly
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as in proved
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
that shows we're right
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as in guided
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 steered
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 appeared
to come into view
another car showed just as we were thinking we'd have the whole place to ourselves
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Recent Examples of showed
Video of the fatal attack showed Kirk speaking to a large crowd of people on the university campus as a shot rings out.
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Richard Hall, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Kirk was addressing a crowd of thousands of people at an outdoor event at the campus in Oren, Utah, when video showed a bullet hitting him in the neck area.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
One of the images shared showed what appeared to be a makeshift hut surrounded by trees, while another showed a shelter, and one featured a tent and tarp, a gas bottle,a camping stove, and packs of what appeared to be alcohol.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
The July and August jobs reports showed a slowdown in hiring that was not unexpected directionally but has been larger and quicker than anticipated.
—Jeffrey Schulze, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
At Tomah, the report showed a similar breakdown, with nine shortages among clinical staff and five nonclinical.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Initial testing showed performance comparable to conventional materials.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Copernicus What To Know Satellite imagery captured on Monday by the European Space Agency's Sentinel-2 satellites showed the Nimitz docked at Oman's Duqm.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Huawei's market share in China jumped to 18% in the second quarter versus 15% in the same period last year, and the company is now the biggest smartphone vendor in China, Counterpoint Research data showed.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Richard Hall, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Kirk was addressing a crowd of thousands of people at an outdoor event at the campus in Oren, Utah, when video showed a bullet hitting him in the neck area.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
One of the images shared showed what appeared to be a makeshift hut surrounded by trees, while another showed a shelter, and one featured a tent and tarp, a gas bottle,a camping stove, and packs of what appeared to be alcohol.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
The July and August jobs reports showed a slowdown in hiring that was not unexpected directionally but has been larger and quicker than anticipated.
—Jeffrey Schulze, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
At Tomah, the report showed a similar breakdown, with nine shortages among clinical staff and five nonclinical.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Initial testing showed performance comparable to conventional materials.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Copernicus What To Know Satellite imagery captured on Monday by the European Space Agency's Sentinel-2 satellites showed the Nimitz docked at Oman's Duqm.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Huawei's market share in China jumped to 18% in the second quarter versus 15% in the same period last year, and the company is now the biggest smartphone vendor in China, Counterpoint Research data showed.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showed
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The remainder of the perimeter exhibited primarily backing and smoldering fire behavior.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Narwhals have exhibited intense fear responses to seismic airguns used in oil and gas exploration, making sudden, deep dives to escape the blasts.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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The 2025 Country Music Association Awards nominations have been revealed, and there are, of course, some snubs and surprises.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Two cases revealed delays of more than 100 days before basic intake checks were completed.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, Mariah Carey was honored with coveted Video Vanguard Award (as well as her first-ever VMA win for Best R&B) while Busta Rhymes received the MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award and Ricky Martin proved why he was awarded with the Latin Icon trophy.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Hulu offered Jenner Furst and Julia Willoughby Nason's Fyre Fraud, which boasted an interview with McFarland himself that ultimately proved controversial when it was revealed the fraudster was paid for his time.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Leading the team is head coach Cheryl Reeve, the league’s only four-time Coach of the Year (2011, 2016, 2020, 2024), who has guided Minnesota for 15 seasons, from 2010 through 2025.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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But she was guided by her formidable stage mom.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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Other patrons saw us with cell phones — an immense luxury at the time — and steered clear of us.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and HBO Max Content, has steered HBO for almost a decade, successfully transforming the cable network into a streaming brand while keeping it an Emmy juggernaut with shows such as Succession, The White Lotus and The Last of Us.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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The series appeared to be headed for a sweep in the acting categories when Britt Lower pulled an upset early in the ceremony by taking the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series over Matlock nominee Kathy Bates.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Israel’s assault on Gaza City appeared to be accelerating, with the military issuing evacuation orders for several towers in Gaza City within just a few hours Sunday morning.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Colors are displayed with unwavering precision, gradients move with fluidity, and images are razor-sharp.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The polarization was vividly displayed on the eve of the start of the trial, when tens of thousands of Brazilians took to the streets to express their views in favor and against Bolsonaro’s prosecution.—
Omar G. Encarnación,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Allred has demonstrated the ability to get some crossover voters, but will need to find better traction with independents and Republicans to win statewide, Rottinghaus said in another text message.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Barlow is a competitive, hardworking player and demonstrated plenty of resolve, turning a poor start to last season into a dominant playoff push.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Showed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showed. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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