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as in proves
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
you must demonstrate your scientific thesis before a jury of your professional peers
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as in establishes
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 reveals
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 explains
to make plain or understandable
a few striking facts should demonstrate the complex nature of our topic
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as in illustrates
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 demonstrates
Trump has argued that last weekend’s shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner demonstrates why the ballroom is needed to hold safe, secure events for the president and other officials.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The initiative not only strengthens Australia’s defence posture but also demonstrates the growing importance of advanced land systems in addressing the security challenges of the future.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
This film demonstrates just how dangerous aesthetics are when weaponized, how beauty can mask brutality.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
These in-between phases are called metastable states, and their existence demonstrates that some phase transitions happen in steps, rather than all at once.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
Delaying this only demonstrates the organization’s ineffectiveness in today’s NBA.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Ike demonstrates with the most cringey of shoulder shrugs.
—Amanda Champagne-Meadows, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
In the clip, a creator demonstrates how the small clips attached to clothing hangers can be removed and used to seal snack bags, offering a simple way to keep food fresh without buying extra tools.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
This action demonstrates the president’s monumental cruelty, total lack of empathy and compassion, pathological narcissism, boundless vengefulness, abysmal ignorance and glaring immaturity.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The initiative not only strengthens Australia’s defence posture but also demonstrates the growing importance of advanced land systems in addressing the security challenges of the future.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
This film demonstrates just how dangerous aesthetics are when weaponized, how beauty can mask brutality.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
These in-between phases are called metastable states, and their existence demonstrates that some phase transitions happen in steps, rather than all at once.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
Delaying this only demonstrates the organization’s ineffectiveness in today’s NBA.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Ike demonstrates with the most cringey of shoulder shrugs.
—Amanda Champagne-Meadows, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
In the clip, a creator demonstrates how the small clips attached to clothing hangers can be removed and used to seal snack bags, offering a simple way to keep food fresh without buying extra tools.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
This action demonstrates the president’s monumental cruelty, total lack of empathy and compassion, pathological narcissism, boundless vengefulness, abysmal ignorance and glaring immaturity.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrates
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Formal verification proves, mathematically, that certain bugs cannot exist.—
Evan Johnson,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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Raffensperger says high turnout proves election trust Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Monday that more than 35,000 Georgians voted early, setting a record in the state.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The first episode establishes immediately that something is uniquely off about Widow’s Bay, and not just because Shep, a shipman patrolling the waters at night, goes missing, potentially because he’s been taken by a sinister fog.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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The new law establishes a foreign agent registration requirement, ensuring individuals acting on behalf of hostile foreign governments cannot operate in the shadows.—
Joe Gebbia Sr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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New research reveals a potential link between GLP-1 drugs and improvements in myriad health conditions, including sleep apnea, joint pain, liver disease, heart disease, asthma, and even addiction.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The report also reveals that interest on Blogoslawski’s own late tax payments was eliminated.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Mike Jones of The Athletic explains why the lack of top-tier quarterback prospects beyond Fernando Mendoza limits the intrigue typically expected of NFL drafts.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Each mural is accompanied by a link to the project’s website, which explains its mission and provides background on and pictures of each plant species featured in the murals.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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But the central bank’s latest meeting illustrates the quagmire Warsh is about to wade into.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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But the Manus episode illustrates the limits of that strategy.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The information appears next to an April 26 Navy photo that shows Boxer transiting the Surigao Straight, roughly 4,000 nautical miles from the Strait of Hormuz.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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From all-world jazz guitarist Pat Metheny to super soprano Renee Fleming to the wonderful Smuin Ballet, there are a lot of great concerts and shows to catch this weekend and beyond.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Critics say that strategy displays a misunderstanding of how the 109-year-old agency functions.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ponds also plays with a chip on his shoulder and displays fearlessness both in coverage situations and against the run.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The attorney then clarifies if his testimony is that Randklev went through the training, but had not read any part of the act.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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The platform compares plans based on usage and clarifies performance and speed requirements so users can pick a long-term plan that suits their household.—
Wyles Daniel,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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