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
Cape Cod and Kettle chips are show-me stories.
—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 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.
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 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.
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for show-me
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When Axsome went public in 2015, Wall Street was skeptical and the company’s stock puttered along under $10 for years.
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Contrary to what the public has been led to believe, America’s Founding Fathers were skeptical and anxious about democracy.
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Berkeley adopted a more cautious approach.
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The data also points to a more cautious approach to automation than much of the AI industry’s messaging might suggest.
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Large-scale events involve tabletop exercises with law enforcement, fire departments, emergency managers and venue officials running through countless scenarios — evacuations, suspicious packages, drones and crowd surges.
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Residents who witness suspicious activity can contact non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 or call 911 when appropriate.
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“Show-me.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show-me. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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