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
In addition, during the demo the system seamlessly integrated into NATO's air defense architecture, with command and control maintained through the Airbus Integrated Battle Management System (IBMS).
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David Szondy
april 04, New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
Similar to a singer’s demo reel, this helps the employer imagine you in the role.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
After separating from the upper stage, the Artemis II crew carried out a manual piloting demo to test Orion’s handling qualities using the ICPS (interim cryogenic propulsion stage) as a docking target.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Bars, photo-ops and a demo from The Kitchen House using ingredients from their market garden will help round out the experience.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
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David Szondy
april 04, New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
Similar to a singer’s demo reel, this helps the employer imagine you in the role.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
After separating from the upper stage, the Artemis II crew carried out a manual piloting demo to test Orion’s handling qualities using the ICPS (interim cryogenic propulsion stage) as a docking target.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Bars, photo-ops and a demo from The Kitchen House using ingredients from their market garden will help round out the experience.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demo
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The mission, expected to last about 10 days, is a critical demonstration that NASA's Orion crew capsule can handle a lunar mission with humans aboard before a landing is attempted as early as 2028.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 1,000 m² space overlooking the old port view will boast a large virtual production demonstration stage this year as well as booths and conference spaces.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Opposition politician Nadezhdin, his supporters and other activist groups have filed for permission to hold rallies in dozens of cities on April 12, when Russia marks Cosmonautics Day, honoring the 1961 flight of Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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At a rally in Federal Plaza on Wednesday night, protestors say the deaths are personal.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Demo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demo. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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