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as in proving
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 establishing
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 displaying
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 explaining
to make plain or understandable
a few striking facts should demonstrate the complex nature of our topic
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as in illustrating
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 demonstrating
These galaxies do not follow the relations predicted by either the external field effect or the baryonic Tully-Fisher relation, demonstrating that such an effect is not universal.
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Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
The man suspected to be the gunman who opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on April 25 appeared in a Los Angeles television news report demonstrating a prototype wheelchair in 2017.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
After extraction, the recovered metals were reprocessed into new battery materials, demonstrating a closed-loop recycling pathway.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Scatterty co-authored a 2023 paper demonstrating an aversion in zebrafish to infrasound, specifically an anxiety response that caused the fish to avoid certain tank areas.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
In a video demonstrating their technology, robots with a single arm attached to a base watch as a human instructor tosses a ball into a small container.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Instead, the 22-year-old has been used as a right-sided centre-back and has fared well, showcasing her playmaking on the ball and demonstrating an innate knack for box defending.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
To qualify for the Evans Scholarship, students must meet the program’s four selection criteria demonstrating a strong caddie record, outstanding academics, financial need and exceptional character.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
What's more, when used as a drug discovery model, ASI-Evolve outperformed existing systems, demonstrating its promise that goes beyond AI.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
The man suspected to be the gunman who opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on April 25 appeared in a Los Angeles television news report demonstrating a prototype wheelchair in 2017.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
After extraction, the recovered metals were reprocessed into new battery materials, demonstrating a closed-loop recycling pathway.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Scatterty co-authored a 2023 paper demonstrating an aversion in zebrafish to infrasound, specifically an anxiety response that caused the fish to avoid certain tank areas.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
In a video demonstrating their technology, robots with a single arm attached to a base watch as a human instructor tosses a ball into a small container.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Instead, the 22-year-old has been used as a right-sided centre-back and has fared well, showcasing her playmaking on the ball and demonstrating an innate knack for box defending.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
To qualify for the Evans Scholarship, students must meet the program’s four selection criteria demonstrating a strong caddie record, outstanding academics, financial need and exceptional character.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
What's more, when used as a drug discovery model, ASI-Evolve outperformed existing systems, demonstrating its promise that goes beyond AI.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrating
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At a time when consumers are pushing back on luxury pricing and seeking stronger value, the middle market is proving more resilient than expected.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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These unmanned systems are proving vital for high-risk logistics and medical evacuations, insulating soldiers from the most dangerous aspects of frontline operations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Disaster relief protections include a waiver of a one-time activation fee for establishing remote call forwarding.—
Cox Communications,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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China is Thailand's biggest trading partner, and the two countries celebrated their 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations last year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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An small outdoor table make the perfect spot for displaying some of your favorite potted plants, watering can, and other decor.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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This means that these early octopuses may have already been displaying the advanced intelligence that they are known for today.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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The species evolved to adapt, with some growing larger and others smaller than their mainland counterparts, explaining the larger size of the island scrub-jay and the small size of the island fox.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
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In 2012, Classic Media was bought by DreamWorks Animation, which in turn was acquired by Universal Pictures parent NBCUniversal in 2016, explaining why the potential Disney+ series is a co-production between DreamWorks Animation TV and UCP.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Yelverton’s PowerPoint presentation included all sorts of big numbers and bullet points illustrating what an incredible run of deals their investments in the stadium has been for the city.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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Adapted from Antonio Scurati’s novel, the series delves into the darker aspects of Mussolini’s character, illustrating how his toxic masculinity and exploitation of fear led to his ascent, while inviting viewers to reflect on the broader implications of his story in today’s political landscape.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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The team wanted to keep Phillips and even engaged in conversations with Trey Hendrickson, showing the desire for a high-level edge rusher to join Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith in the top three.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Cops also felt hot on the trail after a driver shared footage showing Neukgu trotting alongside a mountain road.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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He was bound by nondisclosure agreements forbidding him from revealing classified or sensitive military information.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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In April 2026, CBS announced its fall schedule, revealing that hit shows like Matlock and Ghosts are being held until midseason for the 2026-2027 TV schedule.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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According to Simpkins, the attorney for the BOE, the department will immediately implement several changes in response to the results of the audit — including clarifying the process for an appeal and notifying taxpayers of their rights and deadlines in a timely manner.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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Further clarifying questions from legislators and other interested parties are welcome.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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