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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In a demo, Siri was able to check concert dates, set a reminder to buy tickets, and even get directions to pick up a friend on the way to the concert venue.
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Kif Leswing, CNBC, 8 June 2026
The new generation didn’t show up for this film, but the old men who savored it as kids in the 1980s with 45-54 being the biggest demo at 29%.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 June 2026
There’s a few different demo versions of that song used throughout SURFILMUSIC.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
In the demo, players can try the swordplay action game at home for the first time, explore the historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and duel protagonist Miyamoto Musashi’s rival Sasaki Ganryu in a boss battle.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 3 June 2026
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Kif Leswing, CNBC, 8 June 2026
The new generation didn’t show up for this film, but the old men who savored it as kids in the 1980s with 45-54 being the biggest demo at 29%.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 June 2026
There’s a few different demo versions of that song used throughout SURFILMUSIC.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
In the demo, players can try the swordplay action game at home for the first time, explore the historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and duel protagonist Miyamoto Musashi’s rival Sasaki Ganryu in a boss battle.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demo
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Protests are expected around the stadium throughout the day, including demonstrations by the teachers’ union and groups representing the families of missing persons.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Vertical Aerospace’s full-scale prototype is expected to accelerate flight testing, support piloted demonstrations and advance Vertical’s hybrid-electric aircraft programme.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Even when the comeback seemed for naught when Stephon Castle was fouled after the Knicks had taken the lead and made two free throws to put San Antonio back ahead with 30 seconds left, the Knicks had one more rally in them.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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While on duty at the Nallswsorth Street rally, tasked with managing the crowds, June witnesses the death of 15-year-old Rohann (Rasaq Kukoyi), a Muslim teen who is stabbed in the middle of the protest.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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“Demo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demo. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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