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as in to prove
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 to establish
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 to reveal
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 to explain
to make plain or understandable
a few striking facts should demonstrate the complex nature of our topic
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as in to illustrate
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 demonstrate
Doel’s entire series of projects — from the power bank to the e-bike to his home and now this car — demonstrates exactly that.
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Ryan Brennan
march 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
The Proba-3 spacecraft entered their precise station-keeping formation in May 2025, demonstrating for the first time ever the ability for two spacecraft to remain in such synchronicity.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
These exercises demonstrate where communication breaks down.
—Malana Vantyler
march 6, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The addition of the home field category demonstrates the players’ focus on the longtime contentious issue of playing surfaces.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 6 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan
march 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
The Proba-3 spacecraft entered their precise station-keeping formation in May 2025, demonstrating for the first time ever the ability for two spacecraft to remain in such synchronicity.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
These exercises demonstrate where communication breaks down.
—Malana Vantyler
march 6, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The addition of the home field category demonstrates the players’ focus on the longtime contentious issue of playing surfaces.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrate
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Heat backup center Kel’el Ware proved to be an effective fill-in for Adebayo on Thursday, stuffing the box score with 16 points, 11 rebounds, five steals and seven blocks in 32 minutes in the win.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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The observation team, led by the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland, captured two additional measurements that proved key to improving the orbit estimate.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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In San Antonio, Kornet quickly established himself again as one of the funniest guys in the locker room, as well as a valuable teammate on the court.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The six vacant buildings, which the county is leasing to establish the Los Angeles County Care Community, have been vacant since the early 2000s.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The result revealed a surprising pattern—superconductivity appeared and strengthened over a specific range of conditions, forming a curved region known as a superconducting dome.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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While Luis and the boys wore their DC United jerseys and scarves, Silvia unzipped her coat to reveal a pink Messi jersey.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Mar. 2026
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If a concept just doesn’t make sense, try explaining it out loud to a friend.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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During the launch event, BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu explained that solving charging anxiety is essential for wider EV adoption.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Whyte’s other songwriting contribution to the album, by contrast, illustrates all that can go wrong with solo Morrissey.—
Ben Cardew,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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As my diagnostic experience illustrates, many of us are told that memory changes are normal aging and that pushing for answers is unnecessary.—
Shon Lowe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s ‘existential war of survival’ Analysts say the incidents show the war could expand to affect the alliance.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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These AIs have shown behaviors as varied as deception and blackmail, to scheming and cheating by hacking software.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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California’s deserts are bursting with color as strong wildflower displays sprout across the fields of Southern California.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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During the alleged robbery, a masked man allegedly entered the store, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the store employee, police said.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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The guidance followed an investigation into then-Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, who had been accused of violating the agency’s selective disclosure rules through a Facebook post, an incident that ultimately led the SEC to clarify how companies could use social platforms to share material information.—
Rachel Ventresca,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The order clarified a regulation that has existed since Israel’s founding.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Demonstrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrate. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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