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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
You may initially be drawn to this part of the state for water views and fresh seafood, but Cape Charles will quickly demonstrate its appeal is multifaceted.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
The objective of the Victus Haze mission is to demonstrate how the military and its commercial partners might be able to quickly go up and assess a threat in orbit.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
Simulating a real battlefield MBDA demonstrated FastTrack using three different operational scenarios.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
The peninsula, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed to reclaim, has become the centerpiece of Kyiv’s campaign to demonstrate the reach of its increasingly advancing medium-range drone capabilities.
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Mary Ilyushina,
Washington Post,
26 June 2026
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
The objective of the Victus Haze mission is to demonstrate how the military and its commercial partners might be able to quickly go up and assess a threat in orbit.
—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
Simulating a real battlefield MBDA demonstrated FastTrack using three different operational scenarios.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
The peninsula, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed to reclaim, has become the centerpiece of Kyiv’s campaign to demonstrate the reach of its increasingly advancing medium-range drone capabilities.
—
Mary Ilyushina,
Washington Post,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrate
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Ecuador boasts proven talent such as Moisés Caicedo of Chelsea in England; William Pacho of Paris Saint-Germain in France; Piero Hincapié of Arsenal; and Joel Ordóñez of Club Brugge in Belgium.
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Investors have a love-hate relationship with stocks Investment experts say the survey results prove, more than anything, that American investors don’t entirely trust the stock market.
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Organizations considering a pilot should establish measurable outcomes upfront and track productivity, engagement, turnover, customer satisfaction, operational performance, and financial impact over time.
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The state has not yet begun reporting its results, but protocols were established in 2021.
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Tree ring samples taken in areas previously hit by hurricanes can reveal not only the impact of long ago storms, but also recent storms, Trouet said.
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Videos and satellite imagery from the disaster zone reviewed by The Associated Press reveal scores of multistory buildings had collapsed.
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Faith, hope drive Venezuelan community's response The day the earthquakes struck was a holiday in Venezuela, which may explain why many families were at home when the disaster occurred, while some children were visiting friends or relatives.
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Maybe that explains her chaotic behavior when the crew goes out later that night.
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During the preference sheet meeting, the major difference in Kayley and Genevieve’s attitudes is perfectly illustrated.
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The scale of the fund, and the involvement of multiple international partners, illustrates Abu Dhabi’s ambition to use AI to help diversify its economy, and its credibility as an investor.
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Delta flight attendant graduation ceremonies often take place at the Delta Flight Museum near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, shown here on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
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His view comes despite some opinion polls showing the Republican Party has a higher disapproval rating.
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Content resided on websites, and monetization depended on attracting human readers to specific digital locations where ads could be displayed.
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The landlord will then have to pay upfront and bill the applicant with a receipt displaying the third-party vendor cost within 14 days.
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In addition to clarifying one claim, NYT also agreed to voluntarily dismiss two claims of contributory copyright infringement and trademark dilution against all defendants.
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Rich Bornstein, founder of Bornstein Media, helps leaders clarify their story before the camera turns on.
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