present
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
But the present and possibly future Green Lanterns were summoned there for a reason best left unsaid here, and in keeping with HBO’s extensive spoiler embargo.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
FLS said pyrophilous was present in soils and appeared above ground following fires, or spreads from unaffected areas.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
For decades, scientists generally assumed that fossilization destroyed the original organic molecules once present in bones, teeth, and other tissues.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
But Steven derives a measure of comfort from the fact that the couple’s two young children are far more attached to him than to the barely present Lucy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
That memory is enough to make me crumple, but Harlow giggles, and I snap back to the present.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
![]()
He also presents himself as a "unity candidate".
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
China presents another dynamic; it has ample refining capacity but government export quotas aimed at shoring up domestic energy security have limited overseas sales of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
There could be extra that rolls into “for later” so you can save ahead for a vacation or holiday presents.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
The label’s growing popularity presents a certain irony for a project founded partly as a critique of fashion’s excesses: Matières Fécales is now luxury fashion itself.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
The latter was packed minimally with changes of clothes—o because it was too full of other things, such as slides for his upcoming lectures and presents for his Cuban hosts.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
![]()
Kushner and Iger were also championing a potential NBA expansion team in Las Vegas through Thrive Eternal until the opportunity to simply pay cash for the league’s most iconic franchise presented itself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
If the U.S. had such evidence, it should be presented to Mexico, where the accused would be judged in Mexican courts, Sheinbaum repeated Friday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
If it reaches at least 500 valid signatures, it is then presented in the House and requires a government response.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
German travel giant TUI said Wednesday that bookings were returning to normal levels despite the ongoing Mideast war, as it presented its latest financial results.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Miss Simpson made a dull speech as she presented Charlie with a gift from the school: a wool stocking cap and some stationery.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
![]()
The show promises to teach Americans how to eat “real food,” presenting recognizable ingredients and home cooking as an antidote to a processed-food culture portrayed as artificial, addictive and imposed from above.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Critics have argued that Ms. Saunders overplayed the agency’s power, presenting a simplistic top-down model of hidden manipulation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
People rely heavily on language when presenting a problem, discussing possible solutions, or explaining how they reached a conclusion.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
A detached two-story guesthouse sits on the property with a centerpiece rooftop vantage point presenting breathtaking views of the iconic Surfrider Beach, Malibu Lagoon, and rolling mountains.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
“You just said ‘babies,’” he says, presenting this clue back to George.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing present
Academy Awards, List 1
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
STAAR Grade 8 Reading: The Language of the Test, List 2
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Words Middle Schoolers Should Use for Comparing and Contrasting Texts
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!