1
as in to display
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 to reveal
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
the actor's expressive face shows his every thought and emotion clearly
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3
as in to prove
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
that shows we're right
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as in to guide
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 to steer
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 to appear
to come into view
another car showed just as we were thinking we'd have the whole place to ourselves
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as in display
an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect
the children made a show of disgust when confronted with asparagus
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as in act
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
her "concern" for the less fortunate is all just a big show
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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
a false show of strength that fooled the enemy
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as in exhibit
a public showing of objects of interest
a boat show at the convention center
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Recent Examples of show
Arkansas Online, 19 July 2025
The second deployment of Polish aircraft within a matter of days shows Warsaw's concerns about the risk of Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine spilling over into alliance territory.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
Raven Brunner, People.com, 20 July 2025
Her storied turn as Lisa, who was famously married eight times throughout the show, makes Fulton one of the longest-running soap opera actors in American television.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 20 July 2025
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The records would show testimony of witnesses and other evidence that was presented by prosecutions during the secret grand jury proceedings, when a panel decides whether there is enough evidence to bring an indictment, or a formal criminal charge.
—Arkansas Online, 19 July 2025
The second deployment of Polish aircraft within a matter of days shows Warsaw's concerns about the risk of Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine spilling over into alliance territory.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
Noun
The show aired for four seasons from 2004 to 2007, and also starred Nancy Sullivan, Jonathan Goldstein, Miranda Cosgrove and Yvette Nicole Brown.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 20 July 2025
Her storied turn as Lisa, who was famously married eight times throughout the show, makes Fulton one of the longest-running soap opera actors in American television.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 20 July 2025
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The artworks and photos are displayed alongside historical items, archival images, video reenactments of the Raid, and multimedia testimonials by descendants of the enslaved people who liberated themselves.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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If a face is displayed to millions of people at once, chances are someone will recognize it.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Verb
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During the Wednesday, July 23 episode of Today with Jenna & Friends, Jenna Bush Hager revealed that her mom, the former first lady and wife of George W. Bush, used to treat the website as an accurate source of information.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Data from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research reveals that for every additional level of education, poverty rates for single mothers declined by an average of 33%.—
Rita Raichoudhuri,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
Verb
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This is what has proven to be the most strategic approach in my own life.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Both De Los Santos and Yom said research data on AI voice clones will likely follow a similar path, eventually proving that a fully functioning, natural-sounding voice can lead to not only a better life, but a longer one.—
April Dembosky,
NPR,
22 July 2025
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Let the repeats guide readers’ attention, especially in moments when emotions are building.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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System prompts The system prompt – instructions provided before every conversation – guides behaviour once the model is deployed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Others avoid red wines to steer clear of hangover-inducing tannins.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
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Musk has worried in the past about the influence of activist investors or proxy advisory firms steering Tesla down the wrong long-term path at the expense of short-term pressures.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
24 July 2025
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As entrepreneurship becomes more global and technical barriers to entry continue to rise, the demand for operational support appears to be universal.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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But the name Sullivan appeared in 1900 as the 898th most popular name.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Live art demonstrations, children’s art activities, free entertainment and an outdoor food court will be on hand, and a July Easter egg hunt will be held.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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However, the two journalists continue to face multiple misdemeanor charges in connection with the demonstration on the John A. Roebling Bridge.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The Oak Ridge Boys, Reba McEntire, Jeannie C. Riley, Connie Smith and the duo of Charlie Louvin and Melba Montgomery were among the acts who cut her songs.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Since the act became law on Jan. 5, 2025, the agency has received more than 278,000 new claims from people with pensions from work not covered by Social Security and has processed 92% of these, the SSA said.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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“Show.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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