show-me

adjective

ˈshō-mē How to pronounce show-me (audio)
Definition of show-menext
as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims the financial scandals may lead investors to take a more show-me attitude toward reported corporate earnings

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Recent Examples of show-me In a critical, show-me season with big home games and a new athletic director, why tip your hand this early? — Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2024 As a show-me stock, Comcast, a major U.S. cable TV and internet player, will be hoping the show starts with NBCUniversal’s coverage of the 2024 Olympics Summer Games from Paris, which kick off July 26. — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 Read full article The Hall of Famer, among the greatest defensemen in NHL history, carries himself with a show-me sensibility. — Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 1 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for show-me
  1. skeptical
  2. cautious
  3. suspicious
Adjective
  • While there may be any number of reasons for doing that, don’t necessarily assume that the national Republican Party’s skeptical views on climate and taxes will affect local levels.
    — Ron Lieber, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Still, learning to think like a historian does not necessarily prepare someone to be a skeptical news consumer.
    — Lightning Jay, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of skeptical
Adjective
  • Some loyal Tesla bulls are treating the drop as a temporary setback (or even a buying opportunity), while more cautious investors are rethinking their exposure.
    — Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Slow down and stay cautious: On wet roads, slowing down is paramount.
    — Southern California Weather Report, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of cautious
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  • Customers are also encouraged to report any suspicious messages to our 24/7 customer service team or by clicking on ‘report an issue’ which is included in the chat function.
    — Davey Winder, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • After all, Burt’s intentions have been suspicious all season.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of suspicious

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