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as in rally
a mass meeting for the purpose of displaying or arousing support for a cause or person
disgruntled students organized a demonstration to protest the change in university policy
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as in display
an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect
staged a grand demonstration of her love for her husband with a candlelight-and-champagne Valentine's Day dinner
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Recent Examples of demonstration
Iranian Drone Threat This demonstration of Iran's expanding military capabilities comes as U.S. lawmakers have voiced increasing concern over Tehran's growing use of drones.
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
The demonstrations, which were also happening in other areas of the campus, are a repeat of protests at the school that set off a nationwide movement on college campuses last year as students demanded an end to the Israel-Gaza war.
—Jonathan Dienst, NBC news, 8 May 2025
The Carlsbad City Council voted 3-2 in 2023 to display the flag at its City Hall, after several lively meetings and a demonstration on the Civic Center plaza by LGBTQ advocates.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
Meanwhile, large demonstrations broke out on campus and along its perimeter Thursday.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
The demonstrations, which were also happening in other areas of the campus, are a repeat of protests at the school that set off a nationwide movement on college campuses last year as students demanded an end to the Israel-Gaza war.
—Jonathan Dienst, NBC news, 8 May 2025
The Carlsbad City Council voted 3-2 in 2023 to display the flag at its City Hall, after several lively meetings and a demonstration on the Civic Center plaza by LGBTQ advocates.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
Meanwhile, large demonstrations broke out on campus and along its perimeter Thursday.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstration
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At Electric Boat shipyard, about 2,500 workers are also planning to strike on May 18 if a tentative contract agreement is not reached with the submarine builder, the union president announced during a rally Thursday.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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Big Tech beckons the AI bulls Wall Street’s rally this week was also boosted by strong earnings results on Wednesday from Meta (META) and Microsoft (MSFT).—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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The base model 2026 Kia Sportage LX comes standard with 12.3-inch dual panoramic displays with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The events garner media attention, with their photo-ready displays of firearms taken out of circulation.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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The demo, which got off to a slightly slow start due to some interference from the stage lights, showed the audience how to pair the Orb to their phones.—
Riya Bhattacharjee,Hayden Field,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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In fact, while Rimes and McDaniel worked on the demo, Nite went to the backyard and started another song that also got finished that day.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
30 Apr. 2025
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The case out of Dedham, Massachusetts has turned into a years-long whodunnit legal saga that has garnered massive intrigue from true-crime fans across the country, spurring an array of podcasts, movies, and television shows.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Elsewhere during her appearance on Kimmel's show, the Bombshell actress discussed working alongside Kill Bill star Uma Thurman for The Old Guard 2.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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“Demonstration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstration. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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