presents 1 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of present
1
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
2
as in introduces
to make (one person) known (to another) socially may I present my niece Sarah?

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3
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
Color presents a particular problem for cotton recycling because reactive dyes, widely used on cellulosic fibers, form strong covalent bonds with cellulose. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 The Senegal international is enticed by the option of joining Galatasaray and that presents an issue while the transfer window is open. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 For the first time this decade, Vanity Fair presents a Best Dressed List. — Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026 Purple, presents a particular challenge since producing the color requires absorbing green light. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026 This presents talent leaders and hiring managers with a very real problem of how to detect toxicity during the recruiting process before the new hire can do real damage. — Harvard Business Review, 24 Aug. 2026 But Pluto presents an especially curious case because the stakes for most people are so low — its planetary status hardly affects the general public day-to-day. — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Whatever the merits of Fedorov’s arguments, the move potentially presents a fresh talking point to Putin, who has publicly and repeatedly cast doubt on Zelensky’s legitimacy as president. — Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 23 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
Noun
For the first time ever, Miami-Dade County Public Schools will let students stay home for Eid, a festive day in which friends and family gather to enjoy meals together and exchange presents after a month of fasting from sun up to sun down. — Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 Christmas presents remain a crucial ritual, even when the present is half an apple. — Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 23 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presents
  1. offers
  2. introduces
  3. donates
  4. todays
  5. gifts
  6. gives
  7. volunteers
  8. moments
Verb
  • Fans have traveled from around the world to watch the film in IMAX 70mm, a rare film format that offers an immersive viewing experience.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Your mission is to aid the ongoing resistance, and the game offers significant freedom in how to approach mission objectives.
    — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of offers
Verb
  • Making robots skillful The second stage introduces a latent diffusion model, which gives BeyondMimic its ability to generate and combine movements.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike owning Bitcoin directly, MSTR introduces leverage, financing, and a capital-structure that can outperform Bitcoin during rallies.
    — Tony Zhang, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of introduces
Verb
  • The company donates diapers and wipes, develops hospital hugger programs and partners with neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses to design products.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • One community effort already in place is Sprouts’ Food Rescue program, a program that donates unsellable, but edible, groceries to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
    — Shi Bradley, Los Angeles Times, 25 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
Noun
  • Focus and Blur A procession of gifts and drinks arrive at the reception.
    — Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The morality police, which are often accused of extreme policies, recently announced a statewide ban in Sokoto on the use of DJs at events, as well as inappropriate haircuts, extravagant bridal gifts and playing music on public transport.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of gifts
Verb
  • The delicate shape still nods to classic ballet flats, but the slight heel gives everything a little more polish, making the pairing feel less Sunday lunch with your nan and more Copenhagen Fashion Week.
    — Georgia Brown, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The deal gives the United States 55% effective output of the new private company, including an ownership stake and rights to buy oil at cost.
    — Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 29 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
Definition of volunteers
Noun
  • There’s also been lots of moments to dress up for too, with megawatt tours from Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, and Zara Larsson; maximalist pop stars with fans eager to follow their lead in sequins and ties, hibiscus flowers in hair.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In its bleakest moments, the novel suggests that the ordeal of being gay in a venomously bigoted society negates its bounty.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of moments

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“Presents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presents. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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