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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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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 showed off
In 2017, the 11 story hotel also showed off a $16 million-plus makeover of its grand lobby, suites and guest rooms.
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
On a number of occasions against Southeast Missouri State, Raynor showed off his escape ability by breaking the pocket to extend plays.
—Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
For the first time, Gary teen Ellis Dumas IV placed in a national competition and showed off his writing.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Perry showed off her toned physique in a black and white bikini that featured bottoms with buckles on each hip.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
At the beginning of the trip to Marbella in July, Baleba showed off his ball skills.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Business leaders spoke about the promise of this project, and showed off a prototype.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Dylan Coates of Hobie Eyewear showed off the new Hull Float sunglasses whose frames are made from the plastic trimmings of Hobie kayaks.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Mattison, the most powerful runner on the team, ripped off a few double-digit gains that showed off his good feet and speed.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
On a number of occasions against Southeast Missouri State, Raynor showed off his escape ability by breaking the pocket to extend plays.
—Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
For the first time, Gary teen Ellis Dumas IV placed in a national competition and showed off his writing.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Perry showed off her toned physique in a black and white bikini that featured bottoms with buckles on each hip.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
At the beginning of the trip to Marbella in July, Baleba showed off his ball skills.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Business leaders spoke about the promise of this project, and showed off a prototype.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Dylan Coates of Hobie Eyewear showed off the new Hull Float sunglasses whose frames are made from the plastic trimmings of Hobie kayaks.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Mattison, the most powerful runner on the team, ripped off a few double-digit gains that showed off his good feet and speed.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showed off
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The statue of Abraham Lincoln by Mount Rushmore creator Gutzon Borglum was cut up to be sold for its silver content, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Born Drew Desbordes, Druski, 30, is a long way from the kid who spent his time at the dinner table cutting up.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
4 Sep. 2025
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Colors are displayed with unwavering precision, gradients move with fluidity, and images are razor-sharp.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The polarization was vividly displayed on the eve of the start of the trial, when tens of thousands of Brazilians took to the streets to express their views in favor and against Bolsonaro’s prosecution.—
Omar G. Encarnación,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The remainder of the perimeter exhibited primarily backing and smoldering fire behavior.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Narwhals have exhibited intense fear responses to seismic airguns used in oil and gas exploration, making sudden, deep dives to escape the blasts.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Video of the fatal attack showed Kirk speaking to a large crowd of people on the university campus as a shot rings out.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was addressing a crowd of thousands of people at an outdoor event at the campus in Oren, Utah, when video showed a bullet hitting him in the neck area.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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But the way Herbert flashed early in his career, tossing seven touchdown passes and only one interception in a 2021 season sweep of the defending AFC champion Chiefs, had come to feel like a tease.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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James’ strike flashed in at the near post and started a huge party for Colombia fans in Barranquilla.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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On September 3, Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s far-right finance minister, unveiled a proposal to annex 82 percent of the West Bank and called on Netanyahu to enact it.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
11 Sep. 2025
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More will be unveiled at the company’s AI World conference next month, Ellison said.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Humans could be easily killed by radiation exposure, and the lack of atmospheric pressure on Mars or in orbit would cause a person’s blood to boil if they were exposed.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some of my friends were pressured to send inappropriate pictures, contacted by strangers, and exposed to content way beyond our age.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Netflix announced in July that the series is ending following its forthcoming 10th season.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Life of a Showgirl (TLOAS) was announced to great excitement across social media in late August.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Showed off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showed%20off. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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