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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

as in introduces

to make (one person) known (to another) socially may I present my niece Sarah?

Synonyms & Similar Words

as in donates

to make a present of the company presented a gold watch to him on the occasion of his retirement

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of presents

Verb

Goldfish centers on a 17-year-old high school senior who presents as detached, ironic and emotionally armored, but underneath is quietly paralyzed by fear of failure, abandonment and becoming his parents. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026 The Lynn Philharmonia, under the direction of Maestro Jon Robertson, presents inaugural pops concert gala featuring some of America’s most iconic orchestral music. — Mike Hamersly, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 Since his host has a strict rule about using human avatars in this environment, the bad guy now presents as the gentleman from The Blacklist rocking a wizard’s beard. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026 Begich’s name recognition presents a hurdle for Hill’s campaign, but some Democrats tried to clear a better path for Hill. — Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 Wellcome found that trust in science is closely associated with confidence in a nation’s health care systems, which presents a problem for the United States as well. — Nicholas Florko, STAT, 10 Oct. 2026 Physicality presents technical challenges to audio recording, and wit—primarily achievable by coming up with lots of ideas in advance—quickly becomes alienating in a casual setting. — Dan Brooks, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 As the fitting draws to a close, Harris presents Giulia with a sketch and a swatch of lace. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026 Text presents a harder engineering problem because people can rewrite words without changing the underlying meaning. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

Noun

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 View this post on Instagram Keeping dozens of underwater vehicles coordinated presents a tougher problem than simply programming each drone to follow a route. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026 The Rockies brought him a bag filled with presents, and local businesses on Wynkoop Street sent representatives to also give him retirement gifts. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2026 Presented by Compass Rose Theater presents award winning musical featuring Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang. — Jamie Chapman, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for presents

Verb

The Cold Song offers a case study in how public broadcasters can preserve space for ambitious, international television at a time when commercial outfits are hedging their bets.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
The new Fashionphile report is loaded with data on the platform’s sellers in 2026, and also offers insight into the year’s generational, geographical and style trends.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of offers

Verb

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
The metal floor donates electrons while the membrane pulls oxygen and moisture from the surrounding air to complete the circuit.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 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

Verb

But a new federal political action committee gives him a way to start building beyond Pennsylvania.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026
If benefits shrink or get taxed more aggressively down the road (which is a legitimate concern) having a tax-free income source gives you flexibility a pre-tax account simply can’t.

— Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 17 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

These are but moments in an auteur’s widescreen epic that never sits still.

— Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 17 Oct. 2026
Canada banged awkwardly into Williams’ knee on a box out during her late free throws and the Valkyries’ star was being cared for by an athletic trainer on the bench in the waning moments.

— Janie McCauley, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of moments

Cite this Entry

Style

“Presents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presents. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of presents

verb

noun (1)

noun (2)

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

compunction

Popular in Grammar & Usage

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

16 Food Words Recently Added to the Dictionary

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

Did 'orange' the fruit or the color come first?

Popular

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

16 Food Words Recently Added to the Dictionary

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

Games & Quizzes