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as in offers
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
we will present a performance of Our Town tomorrow evening
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as in introduces
to make (one person) known (to another) socially
may I present my niece Sarah?
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as in donates
to make a present of
the company presented a gold watch to him on the occasion of his retirement
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as in todays
the time currently existing or in progress
I cannot talk to you at present, but perhaps in a few minutes
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as in gifts
something given to someone without expectation of a return
an impressive array of presents for the bride and groom
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Recent Examples of presents
Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce Community Benefit Foundation presents the event.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
In celebration of Mother’s Day, ette presents an afternoon of peaceful pampering.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Because in the ever-evolving world of fashion, where rules are continually rewritten, the combination of sneakers and dresses presents a perfect fusion of comfort and style that is truly timeless.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
Something that presents itself this month—a connection, an opportunity, an idea sparked by travel—could be the beginning of that larger transformation.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
This black comedy anthology presents four tales and a captivating finale.
—William Earl, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Both songs effortlessly convey Urban's signature electric and acoustic guitar stylings as well as tandem harmonics, while the latter, specifically, presents a stunning homage to a genre classic.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The California Governor's Race Candidate Guide compiles more than 20 hours of interviews with top-polling candidates and presents them in a side-by-side, issue-by-issue format.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Women often take on the labor of organizing their family and friends throughout the year—from birthday presents to RSVP’ing for their partner’s third cousin’s wedding to planning family vacations and celebrations.
—Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
Wrap up stylish and practical presents from popular brands like Apple, Le Creuset, and Laura Geller.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
You have been specifically told not to bring presents.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
What did this year's birthday teach me about presents?
—Marc Silver, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Dorgu’s return to fitness presents another attacking option to a front three that is scoring at a steady rate, but has yet to confirm its strongest trio.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Tiffani says McCormick, who was married, often came around their house and left Kim presents, like chocolates from Paris.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Check out the many divine presents in Amazon’s Mother’s Day curation worth adding to your cart ahead of the holiday.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
The indictment presents Sheinbaum with one of her biggest challenges yet.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce Community Benefit Foundation presents the event.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
In celebration of Mother’s Day, ette presents an afternoon of peaceful pampering.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Because in the ever-evolving world of fashion, where rules are continually rewritten, the combination of sneakers and dresses presents a perfect fusion of comfort and style that is truly timeless.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
Something that presents itself this month—a connection, an opportunity, an idea sparked by travel—could be the beginning of that larger transformation.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
This black comedy anthology presents four tales and a captivating finale.
—William Earl, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Both songs effortlessly convey Urban's signature electric and acoustic guitar stylings as well as tandem harmonics, while the latter, specifically, presents a stunning homage to a genre classic.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The California Governor's Race Candidate Guide compiles more than 20 hours of interviews with top-polling candidates and presents them in a side-by-side, issue-by-issue format.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
This would include any surprise items such as birthday presents, Christmas presents, gift cards, holiday decorations or even items hidden for a scavenger hunt.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Women often take on the labor of organizing their family and friends throughout the year—from birthday presents to RSVP’ing for their partner’s third cousin’s wedding to planning family vacations and celebrations.
—Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
Wrap up stylish and practical presents from popular brands like Apple, Le Creuset, and Laura Geller.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
You have been specifically told not to bring presents.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
What did this year's birthday teach me about presents?
—Marc Silver, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Dorgu’s return to fitness presents another attacking option to a front three that is scoring at a steady rate, but has yet to confirm its strongest trio.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Tiffani says McCormick, who was married, often came around their house and left Kim presents, like chocolates from Paris.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Check out the many divine presents in Amazon’s Mother’s Day curation worth adding to your cart ahead of the holiday.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presents
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That arrangement will stay in place until the judge offers his recommendation on parent time on or before May 11.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Nintendo’s latest console offers access to some of the most popular video game franchises, including Mario, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda and Pokémon.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The show’s first season also introduces the rest of Garrett and Logan’s hockey quartet, John Tucker (Jalen Thomas Brooks) and Dean DiLaurentis (Stephen Kalyn), along with Hannah’s best friend and Dean’s love interest, Allie (Mika Abdalla).—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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The first season also introduces the rest of the quartet of hockey players who will each co-lead a season based on a different book, Cipriano (Logan), Kalyn (Dean) and Jalen Thomas Brooks (Tucker from Book #4, The Goal), along with Abdalla as Hannah’s best friend Allie.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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Volunteer Liz Engel often donates her time at the textiles and sewing booth that’s part of the fix-it fairs held regularly by the Porter County Public Library System, and said someone suggested doing one for Earth Day.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The collaboration donates a portion of every sale to the Crisis Text Line.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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And that gives Ukraine a huge win globally.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Simmons is right that the glasses are super-thin, which gives them a delightful hand feel no matter the beverage.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Nichols also volunteers on several boards related to supporting veterans, underprivileged communities, and workforce development.—
Samuel O’Neal
Updated April 23,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
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Unless an author volunteers the exact amount, only the people involved in the deal will know how much that was.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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McClellan, who measured 6-3 7/8 and 313 pounds at his pro day, provides the imposing presence over center that the Packers lacked.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Trost provides similar depth for the Rams on the offensive line.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Over time, this kind of structure often contributes to anxiety and low mood, especially when independence begins to shrink.—
Ana Jarzin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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One way apparel consumers can do just that is by eschewing apparel which contributes to microplastic pollution and instead embrace clothing made with natural fibers like cotton.—
Catherine Salfino,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Conversely, the spring thaw bestows backwoods trekkers with an abundance of waterfalls.—
Brad Japhe,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Then, the Mayor of Schenectady presented Katharine with the Patroon award, for outstanding service, the highest honor the city bestows on a resident.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
13 Mar. 2026
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