presents 1 of 3

present tense third-person singular of present

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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of presents
Verb
At the 122-acre Brooklyn Marine Terminal in Red Hook, the city, state and federal government are nearing completion of a planning process that presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address all of the above. Dan Goldman, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025 This material presents information through the date indicated, reflecting the author’s current expectations, and is subject to revision by the author, though the author is under no obligation to do so. Katie Stockton, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025 Once properly cured, the resin no longer presents a hazard. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025 This gap, of course, presents a major opportunity. Ronak D. Desai, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 Florida, with its lack of a state estate tax or state income tax, presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to keep wealth and business ownership thriving here. Robert F. Mancuso, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025 Trillium is one of the most beloved ephemerals in the northeastern United States and presents a fascinating example of phenology and interdependence. Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025 This challenge presents an opportunity for innovation in data generation and collection methods, which will be crucial for the widespread adoption and development of spatially intelligent robotic systems. Alexandre De Vigan, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 Expand All Two games in five days always presents a challenge for NFL teams. C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presents
Verb
  • This will likely be the final week in which a Tapia de Veer composition introduces a new episode of The White Lotus, but who knows?
    Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The bill introduces a six-month timeline for environmental reviews of new energy projects, and an amendment clarified that the review period begins once a complete permit application is filed.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Each month, the school donates 2,000 to 3,000 pounds of frozen surplus food to the the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, ensuring edible food reaches those in need.
    Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Jewelry for Good evaluates the items, sends them to a refinery and donates 100% of the net proceeds after processing.
    CHRISTINA MAYO, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Midfielder Curtis Jones has deputised at right-back with Trent Alexander-Arnold (ankle) sidelined, but a fully fit Bradley gives Slot a specialist in that role.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Williams gives Daigneault the freedom to do it.
    Fred Katz, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • For newly qualified maritime officers, volunteering aboard a Mercy Ship also provides invaluable career experience in a highly specialized environment.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The casino provides a high-quality gaming experience with a vast selection of 800+ titles, including slots, table games, and live dealer options.
    Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Every deal contributes to something greater.
    Cody Bjugan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • This contributes to the overall explainability of AI-powered outcomes, including document generation and metadata extraction, by utilizing tools for tracking and explaining how data is used and processed by an organization’s AI systems.
    Jesse Todd, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025

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“Presents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presents. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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