as in demonstration
a mass meeting for the purpose of displaying or arousing support for a cause or person
a demo to support the Prime Minister
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Recent Examples of demo
Travel is an apt medium for menopause support, as women 50-plus are the industry’s fastest-growing demo in the US and Canada, a majority of them solo travelers.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
The Troopy Camper is available as a conversion package, and the original demo vehicle is advertised on Autograph's website for £48,000 ($78,500).
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
Preorders are now available for both the vanilla and deluxe editions of the game (the latter of which includes additional characters, missions, and equipment), and a new demo is now live on PlayStation and Xbox.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 18 Jan. 2026
These benefits were especially pertinent when making an orchestra-containing demo of his 2024 album A Ballet Through Mud.
—Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
The Troopy Camper is available as a conversion package, and the original demo vehicle is advertised on Autograph's website for £48,000 ($78,500).
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
Preorders are now available for both the vanilla and deluxe editions of the game (the latter of which includes additional characters, missions, and equipment), and a new demo is now live on PlayStation and Xbox.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 18 Jan. 2026
These benefits were especially pertinent when making an orchestra-containing demo of his 2024 album A Ballet Through Mud.
—Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
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The demonstrations began in late December in response to the collapsing value of the national currency -- the rial -- before morphing into a wider anti-regime movement which drew backing from dissidents abroad and Western governments.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Travelers are also advised to avoid any protests, as the demonstrations can draw scrutiny from Pakistani security forces.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The result is exaggerated price moves, especially in smaller precious metals markets, where relatively modest inflows can push prices sharply higher, making the rally feel detached from traditional supply-and-demand dynamics.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Gold also continued its rally as investors are flocking to the safe haven amid challenges to the Federal Reserve’s independence and a weakening dollar.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Demo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demo. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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