showed off

verb

Definition of showed offnext
past tense of show off
1
as in cut up
to engage in attention-getting playful or boisterous behavior the athletes warmed up, happily showing off for the crowd before the match officially started

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2
as in displayed
to present so as to invite notice or attention she just wants to show off her new jewelry

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showed off
  1. cut up
  2. exhibited
  3. showed
  4. unveiled
  5. exposed
  6. announced
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  • Her legs were cut up by students at North Texas’ Health Science Center, an investigation revealed, and the ashes of her other remains were delivered to the Callas County medical examiner, NBC discovered.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Thirty-three years since its founder began cutting up fabrics in a pokey South London flat, the house of McQueen’s headquarters now inhabit a six-story, 30,000-square-foot building in London’s Clerkenwell.
    Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of cut up
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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
  • 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
Definition of exhibited
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  • To some, that showed a lack of overall concern about spills.
    Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Herro also showed lob chemistry with Ware, which is something to keep any eye on going forward.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of showed
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  • Previously released in a 37 mm case size, Grand Seiko has just unveiled a larger version in a 40 mm titanium case, offering a more prominent display of this unique dial.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Museum of Contemporary Art has unveiled its 2025 exhibition calendar.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of unveiled
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  • Overweight or obese cats are more exposed to the risk of diseases like cancer, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, hypertension, osteoarthritis and faster degeneration of affected joints, and urinary bladder stones, as well as anesthetic complications.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • An eight-month investigation by USA TODAY's Network of Ohio newspapers last year exposed years of oppressive lockdowns, deadly violence, and chronic understaffing in the state's youth prison system.
    Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of exposed
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  • The mayor of Boston announced today the team signed a lease with the city that locks in White Stadium as its venue.
    Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The surge came after the company announced that Tether – a digital payment system that uses blockchain technology – will invest $775 million in Rumble.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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showed

showed off

showed (someone) the door

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