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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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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
Injury Concern Before Australian Open Osaka’s withdrawal came as a shock after the 27-year-old showed no signs of pain or problem in the 35-minute opening set.
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Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
The team focused on the northern end of town, known as Upper Brooklyn, where records showed the founding families once lived.
—Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Sunday, the map showed nearly all major highways in the northern half of the state are covered in snow.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
The deadline to gather the documentation and money needed to register them was approaching, but Barcelona showed no signs of having the situation under control.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
However, Barcelona showed a concentration and seriousness befitting of what was asked of them, but unbecoming of the turbulent moment this squad are going through.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
More than 330 million people throughout the world suffer from depressive disorders, and a 2019 study showed that 7% of Americans reported moderate or severe symptoms of depression in the previous two weeks.
—Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
Further measurements showed a more than 38% reduction in mechanical transport costs, along with a 55% increase in speed.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2025
Tests on muddy surfaces showed that this simple modification reduced the robot’s sinkage and suction force by half, while also cutting its energy consumption by up to 70%.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2025
Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
The team focused on the northern end of town, known as Upper Brooklyn, where records showed the founding families once lived.
—Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Sunday, the map showed nearly all major highways in the northern half of the state are covered in snow.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
The deadline to gather the documentation and money needed to register them was approaching, but Barcelona showed no signs of having the situation under control.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
However, Barcelona showed a concentration and seriousness befitting of what was asked of them, but unbecoming of the turbulent moment this squad are going through.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
More than 330 million people throughout the world suffer from depressive disorders, and a 2019 study showed that 7% of Americans reported moderate or severe symptoms of depression in the previous two weeks.
—Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
Further measurements showed a more than 38% reduction in mechanical transport costs, along with a 55% increase in speed.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2025
Tests on muddy surfaces showed that this simple modification reduced the robot’s sinkage and suction force by half, while also cutting its energy consumption by up to 70%.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showed
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Images produced by Botto exhibited for sale at Sotheby’s New York in October 2024.Lucy Handley, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors argued that the clip showed that the Bravo star’s behavior exhibited signs that she was intoxicated during the incident, per the outlet.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Their findings revealed that persistent visual cues of disorganization deplete our cognitive resources and impair our ability to concentrate.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Known for documenting her experiences on over 60 cruises, her journey aboard Global Mercy showcased a stark contrast to her usual floating escapes—and revealed how cruise ship design and operations underpin this vital humanitarian effort.David Nikel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The second attempt for a preliminary injunction proved successful.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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And many strikes proved far deadlier.Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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The reader is then guided through the practice of organizing their notes and tallying them to uncover recurring themes that resonate most strongly.Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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Highlights include guided aurora tours, dog sledding, and the world-famous Icehotel, rebuilt annually from snow and ice.David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Samsung will herald its AI future at CES this week, and while the S25 will be more capable than any Galaxy before to process AI on-device, the reality is this is going to be a hybrid solution and the clear differences users had been steered towards are more blurry than before.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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This interest is being steered by Flavio Briatore, their executive advisor, who sees Colapinto as part of a growing trend in Formula 1 to focus on nurturing young talents.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Videos posted to Russian military blogger channels appeared to show columns of Ukrainian armored vehicles on the move.David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
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The nominee and presenter appeared in a custom Giorgio Armani Privé strapless champagne silk gown featuring a curved geometric detail embellished with Swarovski crystals.Catherine Santino, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Initially, the company demonstrated leadership in the energy sector by pledging to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier.Trefis Team, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The study demonstrated high levels of agreement between the two satellite measurements.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
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The game was chippy right up through the final buzzer — the teams combined for 18 penalties, and practically every whistle was accompanied by a scrum — but the Lightning didn’t lose focus and left South Florida with two points.Eduardo A. Encina, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Austin American-Statesman When looking back on history, pivotal moments are often accompanied by photos.Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Showed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showed. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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