1
as in to prove
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
you must demonstrate your scientific thesis before a jury of your professional peers
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2
as in to establish
to show the existence or truth of by evidence
the paleontologist hopes to demonstrate that dinosaurs once existed in central Peru by unearthing the fossil evidence
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as in to reveal
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
the babysitter's actions during the emergency demonstrate beyond doubt her general dependability
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as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
a few striking facts should demonstrate the complex nature of our topic
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as in to illustrate
to show or make clear by using examples
the visiting physicist demonstrated very graphically several basic scientific principles
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Recent Examples of demonstrate
Historical data demonstrates a clear and consistent trend.
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Kara Fellows, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2025
The ongoing success of the Houthi operation demonstrates that there were no threats to our service members or our national security.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
From the start, our strategy has been to engage the entire team—training, listening and, above all, demonstrating through measurable outcomes how the smart use of data enhances patient safety, streamlines processes and frees up valuable time for what matters most: human care.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
It will also be demonstrated at stands including those of ATSC and the Ultra HD Forum.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
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Kara Fellows, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2025
The ongoing success of the Houthi operation demonstrates that there were no threats to our service members or our national security.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
From the start, our strategy has been to engage the entire team—training, listening and, above all, demonstrating through measurable outcomes how the smart use of data enhances patient safety, streamlines processes and frees up valuable time for what matters most: human care.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
It will also be demonstrated at stands including those of ATSC and the Ultra HD Forum.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrate
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Hiltz dropped a personal best in the 800-meter yesterday, proving to be one of the favorites to earn the large prize.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Here is the story, untold until now, of one of the most unusual incidents of a 40-year political career and which proves the lion in winter is still a lion.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2025
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Season 1 didn’t have a ton of mixing, but there was such a great conflict established between Armond and Shane.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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His pins along the boards not only gave his linemates time to change, but time for the next line to get on the ice and establish positioning to maintain presence in the offensive zone.—
Omar White,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Work ethic isn’t tested when things are easy, it’s revealed in the face of adversity.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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What is first suspected to be bullying or some kind of fight gone wrong is quickly revealed to be an entirely new horror.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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This gets at a much bigger issue: This production fails to justify or explain why this is a one-person show or what is gained by this choice.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Focus on explaining the problem your brand solves, and provide actionable solutions and clear calls to action.—
Saul Marquez,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Renee Hale | Grapevine, Texas The article by Chris Heath about Robert Caro is beautifully done and illustrated.—
Smithsonian magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Circle and OpenAI’s recent successes illustrate that blockchain and AI are now ready for robust regulatory dialogue, positioning these technologies for sustainable growth.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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In February 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed that food prices were up 3.2% year-over-year, with food away from home rising 4.5%—a clear indicator that even fast food is being reconsidered as an occasional indulgence.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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For the rest of the short teaser, Lord and Lady Grantham (Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern) are shown walking around the grounds of the estate, touching bannisters and stone pillars with an air of finality.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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The new portable console features a 7.9 inch LCD screen that displays in 1080p.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Asia Asian stocks have displayed a mixed performance throughout Wednesday's trading session.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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But taxpayers could face some hiccups there and need to clarify if that's possible with the IRS.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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The 30-year-old Call Her Daddy host took to Instagram Stories and TikTok on March 26 to clarify that the podcast network is not the reason behind the 24-year-old influencer's latest move.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Demonstrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrate. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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