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or showed
1
as in displayed
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 proven
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
that shows we're right
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as in taught
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 directed
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 shown
Ohio State’s offensive line held up better than expected against the Vols, and the Buckeyes’ defense has shown new life since that Oregon loss.
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Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Footage showed the toddler going down a purple slide, and Bronze couldn’t help but smile as he was joined by his father who slid down from another lane.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Video showed one worker stranded on a piece of the pier floating in the water being rescued by a first responder on a jet ski.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
The television special was first shown on NBC in 1964.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Relying on the philanthropic support of the Murdoch Institute, the work is progressing rapidly and has been shown to be effective already in mice, pigs and sheep.
—Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Jackson showed flashes during 11 appearances, finishing with 7 tackles and 3 pass breakup.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
It was shown on Saturday night at 8 o’clock.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 23 Dec. 2024
Additionally, respiratory viruses are rampant in winter, and regular exercise has been shown to enhance immunity and improve sleep quality.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Footage showed the toddler going down a purple slide, and Bronze couldn’t help but smile as he was joined by his father who slid down from another lane.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Video showed one worker stranded on a piece of the pier floating in the water being rescued by a first responder on a jet ski.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
The television special was first shown on NBC in 1964.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Relying on the philanthropic support of the Murdoch Institute, the work is progressing rapidly and has been shown to be effective already in mice, pigs and sheep.
—Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Jackson showed flashes during 11 appearances, finishing with 7 tackles and 3 pass breakup.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
It was shown on Saturday night at 8 o’clock.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 23 Dec. 2024
Additionally, respiratory viruses are rampant in winter, and regular exercise has been shown to enhance immunity and improve sleep quality.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shown
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First, rational analysis, traditionally taught in business schools, uses logical reasoning and empirical data to assess situations and outcomes.—
Hulan Hagen,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Dinesh and his little cafe taught me a valuable lesson on slow marketing—that a relaxed approach can sometimes be the most effective way to stand out.—
Nitin Gupta,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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But on Friday, the governor directed them to start over, citing concerns about costs.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
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After California directed its public employees to work from home to limit the spread of COVID-19, the state paid those public servants stipends beginning October 2021 to help cover expenses workers needed to do their jobs remotely, such as the internet.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Huskies were taken aback by the huge Maine crowd in the Hockey East final in Boston, but appeared ready for the environment Sunday.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
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The evacuation orders appeared to cover almost all the city and nearby areas.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In 2024, about 1 in 5 people killed by police exhibited signs of mental illness, the report said.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Unique photographs of the building in its former incarnation as a Palace and the transformation to a hotel are exhibited through the hotel.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 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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Later in May, it was revealed that a writers’ room would begin this past summer to develop two more seasons of the show.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
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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Mavericks great and Basketball Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki, who guided the franchise to its only NBA title in 2011, was in attendance to show Dončić some love.—
Wayne Sterling,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Martin, who had guided the club back into the Premier League at the first time of asking, was now being ridiculed for his possession-heavy style of football that sees his teams playing out from the back.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Fans of the Land of Oz attraction in the North Carolina mountains were distraught over its sudden, announced closing on Friday.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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The string of low-key promo events ahead of the film's release is a result of efforts to steer away from the backlash associated with Snow White that has followed since it was announced in September 2022.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Shown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shown. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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