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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
The camera showed Truett's mother-in-law, whose name Truett did not share, playing with their pets.
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
This season that showed in its new patchwork wrap coat that was more blanket than boho, and a cool palette of petrol blue, deep khaki and burgundy that was on trend with the key colors seen on the runways.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Court records showed that Green has fired multiple attorneys.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Jurors repeatedly watched graphic clips from police video that showed the officers punch and kick Nichols and hit him with a police baton just steps from his home, as the 29-year-old called out for his mother.
—Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Video released by the Ventura County Fire Department showed workers clearing brush while helicopters dropped water on the fire in the distance.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Dramatic video and images from the Elephant Nature Park near the city of Chiang Mai showed dozens of elephants wading through belly-deep water to find safety on higher ground.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
When seen in action, this integration showed how users are able to build and deploy an agent in minutes.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Still Dominguez showed decent signs in left while dealing with some rainy weather and who plays there is part of the meticulous planning and cautious purpose the Yankees head into a Division Series with really high expectations based on their performance and what teams are already eliminated.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
This season that showed in its new patchwork wrap coat that was more blanket than boho, and a cool palette of petrol blue, deep khaki and burgundy that was on trend with the key colors seen on the runways.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Court records showed that Green has fired multiple attorneys.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Jurors repeatedly watched graphic clips from police video that showed the officers punch and kick Nichols and hit him with a police baton just steps from his home, as the 29-year-old called out for his mother.
—Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Video released by the Ventura County Fire Department showed workers clearing brush while helicopters dropped water on the fire in the distance.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Dramatic video and images from the Elephant Nature Park near the city of Chiang Mai showed dozens of elephants wading through belly-deep water to find safety on higher ground.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
When seen in action, this integration showed how users are able to build and deploy an agent in minutes.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Still Dominguez showed decent signs in left while dealing with some rainy weather and who plays there is part of the meticulous planning and cautious purpose the Yankees head into a Division Series with really high expectations based on their performance and what teams are already eliminated.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showed
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First exhibited in Italy, these paintings and prints match the exuberance of their sitters with kaleidoscopic colors; their transfers appear enlivened by Warhol’s generous brush or swaths of garish collage.Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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It will then be exhibited across Europe, before arriving in Nashville for a three-day auction running November 20 to 22.Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024
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Jake’s interview with Allen also revealed that HBO is developing a remake of Back, the Channel 4 comedy starring Peep Show pair David Mitchell and Robert Webb, with original writer Simon Blackwell on board.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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His Airness has been revealed as the mystery owner of the one-of-a-kind Pininfarina Battista Targamerica that was on display during this year’s Monterey Car Week.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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Only skilled hunters who proved their marksmanship could join.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Four Thousand Weeks proved an opportune project.Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Israel has also been busy afflicting potentially mortal blows against Hezbollah’s powerful rocket and missile arsenal, estimated to number anywhere from 150,000 to 200,000 surface-to-surface projectiles, including long-range and precision-guided munitions.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The messy middle refers to the difficult decisions that need to be made, guided by science and hardheaded economics.Nick Rockel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ethical considerations The conversation naturally steered towards the ethical use of AI, especially regarding data privacy and content creation.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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The biggest difference between Pawlenty and Walz is that while both men seem gracious, Walz has steered Minnesota into becoming a progressive haven.Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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Since then, additional decorative drives have appeared, many but not all of them branded tie-ins to entertainment or popular culture.PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
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This article originally appeared in Knowable Magazine, an independent journalistic endeavor from Annual Reviews.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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Salesforce also demonstrated many agents that might help increase revenues or customer satisfaction, so there is also a growth dimension that agents could achieve.Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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It’s been demonstrated that quantum computers can solve certain complex problems, drug discovery for example, at speeds exponentially faster than those of regular computers.Leslie Katz, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Perimenopausal symptoms begin when women reach their 40s, triggered by hormonal fluctuations and accompanied by irregular periods, brain fog, insomnia and hair loss.Akshay Syal, M.D., NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The stylist who accompanied them on the trip and also styles Burrow’s game day looks?Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Showed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showed. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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