displayed
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of displayed
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; display + -ed 2
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The researchers examined whether the spiders displayed "sleep rebound," meaning they compensated for interrupted sleep by increasing their subsequent sleep.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
“I would like people to think of this as a funny little museum,” she told People magazine in 2018, referring to the expansive collection of antiques and vintage finds she had displayed in the home.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
A press conference displayed mug shots as First Assistant US Attorney Bill Essayli intoned the arrests "prove what we have been saying."
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
Born in 1948, young Vincent displayed an early passion for track and field at his Arizona high school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Not only are known volcanoes and known hazards being watched, but radar from satellites is being used to monitor land that has not displayed volcanic activity as far as we know, but might one day.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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