SHOW-ME Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

show-me

adjective

ˈshō-mē

Definition of show-me

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 Salesforce remains a show-me story, but the rally demonstrates how quickly sentiment can change once expectations get low enough for good news to matter. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 With respect to Norvell and his players, observers are in show-me mode. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 15 July 2026 The market is in a ‘show-me’ phase, anticipating demonstrable results from the record backlog before the balance sheet deteriorates. — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Mar. 2026 Murphy is a perfect fit for the Oilers, who are desperately trying to make another run at the Stanley Cup Final during the brief show-me window Connor McDavid has given them. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026 He was signed last summer to a one-year show-me contract worth $900,000 per season. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 18 Nov. 2025 Though there were some reasons for optimism in Kohl’s report on Wednesday—comparable sales were unchanged in July—the Kohl’s saga remains a show-me story. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025

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Others are skeptical the task force can accomplish much in such a short time period, arguing that eventually sweeping new legislation will be needed to regulate AI.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Though Netflix is profitable, analysts say the company hasn’t produced enough hits and are skeptical of its plans to grow its subscriber base.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of skeptical

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For all current and former Florida residents, FLHSMV recommended taking precautions, including monitoring financial accounts and reviewing credit reports for any suspicious activity.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
Researchers at iVerify discovered it while investigating a suspicious infection in August 2026.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

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