PRESENTS Synonyms: 151 Similar and Opposite Words

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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Relevance

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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Verb

Getting bespoke medicines into routine care presents another challenge. — Mike McRae 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026 Its narration presents pregnancy as a societal ideal, while noting that a live birth depends on a monthslong chain of events going just right. — Katherine Pukinskis, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026 Even that expansion presents dangers, the company acknowledged, because more traditional science and research is outside its current area of expertise. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 2026 The company presents the platform as a scalable approach to countering increasingly sophisticated unmanned aircraft. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026 The League of Women Voters of Alaska and Common Cause filed separately, warning that the DOJ’s demand to investigate voter intent presents severe constitutional hazards. — Hugh Son, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026 Clothing and footwear repair presents a large opportunity for circularity, but this industry faces stronger headwinds than other sustainable markets. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 The tape—equal parts Julia’s War sampler, TAGABOW B-sides showcase, and assembly of rising stars—savvily presents all the hats Dulgarian simultaneously wears. — Abby Jones, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026 Christian Gonzalez’s return helps New England contain Garrett Wilson, while the Jets’ pass rush presents a challenge for Drake Maye. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Noun

Dug into the terrain, the 4,400-square-foot house presents as a single story from the front but descends to a lower level. — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026 Every year, Noting’s fan community elects a community board observer, a volunteer who attends the company’s quarterly board meetings and presents customers’ views on products and launches to its directors. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 Much of the outline sketch that Berryman presents remains the same. — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026 Selma also has pseudobulbar affect, a neurological condition secondary to her MS, which bears directly on how a medical episode presents to people who do not know her. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 Growing up Gottlieb remembers Movado as a destination for her and her mother — for bat mitzvah presents, milestone birthdays and pieces of their own. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 That fact that the damage to the boardwalk is cumulative presents a particular challenge, Long Beach Fire Department spokesperson Melanie Miller said Sunday. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 Jack leaves to deliver presents while Sally tries to rescue Santa on her own, becoming Oogie’s prisoner herself. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Oct. 2026 While this stellar nursery is normally a dazzling, easy sight through binoculars, tonight's viewing dynamic presents a unique and dramatic observation challenge. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2026

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Verb

Compared to conventional microscopes, the Airscope offers a complete upgrade in neural imaging.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
For airlines, the larger plane offers a way to carry more passengers on a single flight, potentially lowering costs per seat.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of offers

Verb

The national milestone introduces a convergence of technology and racial backlash in education that is unique to this moment in time.

— Kamau Bobb October 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
The first episode places the audience in New England, right after the American Civil War, and introduces us to veteran Cyrus Trask and his sons, Adam and Charles.

— Katie Gunderman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of introduces

Verb

The brand donates a portion of every sale to SOS Children’s Villages to fund vaccines and medical treatments for children in need.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
For every item purchased, the brand donates an essential clothing item to someone in need through its network of more than 4,000 Giving Partners, which support people experiencing homelessness in their communities.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 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

Noun

Brides and others looking for luxury floral bouquets and gifts will be able to find them at a new floral shop that will open in Folsom.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
According to experts, charities generally are not allowed to accept gifts with specific conditions, unless there is a justifiable reason.

— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of gifts

Verb

The collagen-rich mixture gives the noodles their slippery texture, which Orlando complements with smoked chili, sunflower-seed miso, and fermented chili cream.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
BetMGM is offering new users a promo code of FOXNEWS, which gives them up to $1,500 in bonuses if their first bet loses.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of gives

Verb

Matt Hepp, an engineer and a climber who volunteers with Ouray Mountain Rescue, created a reference map that notes mile markers and some of the most notorious sections.

— Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Nadolski and Brosnan are helped by Collections Committee member Steven Wright, curator for the Joliet Area Historical Museum, who also volunteers for the society.

— Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of volunteers

Noun

For many, a place remembered for its scenery also serves as a backdrop for personal moments of grief, reflection or healing, the survey said.

— Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
But a few geological moments after the Laurentide sheet started re-expanding, humanity entered the chat.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Oct. 2026

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