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show-me [shoh-mee] ExamplesWord Origin See more synonyms for show-me on Thesaurus.com adjective
- demanding proof or evidence before being convinced: a show-me attitude toward new ideas.
Origin of show-me An Americanism dating back to 1905–10 Related Words for show-me unsatisfied, skeptical, quizzical, hesitant, suspicious, doubtful, unconvinced, mocking, incredulous, sardonic, mistrustful, dubious, questioning, disbelieving, distrustful, suspect, uncertain, wary, show-me, amusing Examples from the Web for show-me Contemporary Examples of show-me
At the largest caucus in the Show-Me State held, in St. Charles County, the first attempt at selecting delegates ended in chaos.
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Ben Jacobs
May 31, 2012
Like Minnesota, the Show-Me State has experienced a tragic plane crash on the eve of an election.
15 Fun Facts About the Politics of Minnesota, Colorado, and Missouri
Ben Jacobs
February 7, 2012
We are the Show-Me State, not the ‘Show me your papers’ state.
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