Thesaurus results for PRESENTS

presents 1 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of present

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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presents

2 of 3

noun (1)

plural of present

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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presents

3 of 3

noun (2)

plural of present

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

Verb

Moon’s brutal two-week night A lunar day presents one set of engineering challenges. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026 Alice presents two ideas, one delivered without any enthusiasm, the other dropped as a joke. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026 The Directors Guild of America and IATSE have taken a different tack, arguing that the delay in closing the deal presents its own risks, and urging the parties to reach a settlement. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 Critically lauded, the record wades into global politics and presents Bey’s Pan-Islamic sentiments by incorporating elements of Middle Eastern music. — David Harris, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026 Elijah Williams, Chaminade, cornerback, senior Williams, at 5-foot-11, knows how to flow and react with whatever the offense presents. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 This presents a vital opportunity for brands to secure supply, stabilize costs, and mitigate geopolitical risks through circular supply chains. — Rob Kaplan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Ghalib’s memoir presents an Islamic vision of the garden through Delhi. — Aishwarya Lakshmi, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026 Our detectives follow every lead, carefully work through the evidence, and continue to pursue answers even when the investigation presents challenges. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Noun

Christmas presents remain a crucial ritual, even when the present is half an apple. — Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Buffalo’s vulnerable secondary presents an opportunity for offensive coordinator Nick Coleman to attack vertically with explosive receivers like Greg Gaines III and Kyle McNeal. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 Bottom line Having bad credit presents challenges when applying for a mortgage. — Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026 At Christmas, we host, decorate our home and a tree, and buy presents for them along with providing the holiday meal, etc. — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026 Wild Inside presents interviews with owl researchers that highlight the birds’ intelligence and heightened senses, voicing their questions about what sufficient captive care would even look like. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026 And yet, many folks’ lived experience these days doesn’t jibe with the rosier picture the Fifth Floor presents. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 Since the start of his papacy, Leo has spoken about the risks AI presents for broad swaths of society. — Walter Scheirer, The Conversation, 31 July 2026 Entertainment includes shooting parties, exchanging presents and the annual family walk to Christmas morning service at the Sandringham Church on the estate, which is about 100 miles north of London. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

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Verb

Amazon sales data from Market Defense tracked in early July over the previous 12 months offers a snapshot of brands gaining traction among parents shopping for babies and children.

— Faye Brookman, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
For ships that did not book a slot in advance, the Canal Authority typically offers three-to-five daily slots for auction.

— Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of offers

Verb

The viral moment started with an Instagram Reel O'Donnell shared on July 28, in which her alter ego, Chanty, simply introduces herself to the camera.

— Owen Carry, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Those offer financial insulation to the top clubs, even if the competitive Champions League qualification process introduces potential variables.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of introduces

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Pura Vida sells a Mental Health Awareness Fidget Ring featuring amethyst, celestine, green quartz and rose quartz, and donates 5% of the purchase price to Mental Health America.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026
According to Steven, McBee donates its high‑protein snack sticks to local school programs, ensuring kids have access to real nutrition during and after school.

— Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of donates

Noun

But ask a robot to perform seemingly easy tasks, say, climbing up stairs or grabbing a glass of water, and many of todays droids still struggle.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
Massively popular in the Victorian era (especially the late 1800’s), gallery rails are finding their way into todays trad and modern homes alike.

— Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2025

Definition of todays

Verb

While a decision on Luis’ eligibility is unlikely to come soon, adding Dent and Clark at least gives Wade some cover in case his various roster-building methods fall through.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
That gives our pizza this nice balance, this lightness and this strong structure.

— Bradley Alvelo, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of gives

Verb

Rick, who volunteers at the same shelter, was equally disturbed by what happened.

— Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
The longtime lawyer with Storino, Ramello and Durkin also volunteers with the Triton College Foundation Board, Little City Foundation, Our Lady of Hope Parish and the Rosemont Voters League, as well as supporting many charitable organizations.

— Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

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That may still be the case in the coming weeks, but the second episode of HBO’s Lanterns makes for a fairly solid (if simple and straightforward) follow-up with some wildly entertaining moments.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Shifting from summer’s swimwear, the brand’s new drop makes for statement-making moments with individual versatile pieces for the months ahead.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

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