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as in proved
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 established
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 revealed
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 explained
to make plain or understandable
a few striking facts should demonstrate the complex nature of our topic
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as in illustrated
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 demonstrated
Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
Pan Yuying, MiniMax Multimodal’s head of video content, demonstrated additional capabilities including document generation across multiple file formats.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 15 June 2026
For example, companies such as Soundlazer and Akoustic Arts have demonstrated headphone-free listening using parametric array loudspeaker technology for more than a decade.
—New Atlas, 14 June 2026
The researchers further noted that the technology has already demonstrated its practical potential in a real-world setting.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
Noteworthy Forbes is seeking professionals who have demonstrated outstanding success helping clients adopt, implement, govern, or scale AI solutions within CPA firms for its Top Consultants List.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Company executives demonstrated using the virtual assistant for various everyday tasks, such as looking up the date of a concert, shopping for a backpack or planning a soccer watch party.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 8 June 2026
Valtonen said that support demonstrated NATO allies’ willingness to help Washington even when the alliance itself is not formally involved.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
The 1994 World Cup demonstrated that the United States could embrace the global game on a massive scale.
—Jonathan Grella, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
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Meanwhile, in a rare overseas exhibition, one of China’s largest defense contractors demonstrated its drone manufacturing process, in a potential play for Middle Eastern buyers, SCMP reported.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
Pan Yuying, MiniMax Multimodal’s head of video content, demonstrated additional capabilities including document generation across multiple file formats.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 15 June 2026
For example, companies such as Soundlazer and Akoustic Arts have demonstrated headphone-free listening using parametric array loudspeaker technology for more than a decade.
—New Atlas, 14 June 2026
The researchers further noted that the technology has already demonstrated its practical potential in a real-world setting.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
Noteworthy Forbes is seeking professionals who have demonstrated outstanding success helping clients adopt, implement, govern, or scale AI solutions within CPA firms for its Top Consultants List.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Company executives demonstrated using the virtual assistant for various everyday tasks, such as looking up the date of a concert, shopping for a backpack or planning a soccer watch party.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 8 June 2026
Valtonen said that support demonstrated NATO allies’ willingness to help Washington even when the alliance itself is not formally involved.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
The 1994 World Cup demonstrated that the United States could embrace the global game on a massive scale.
—Jonathan Grella, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrated
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While there's no confirmed location, yet, experts have been able to rule out a few possibilities.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Wawa said there are no confirmed reports of anyone being injured from consuming the affected products.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Last year’s Lakers-Mavericks deal proved that anything can happen.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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An early pioneer of the warehouse-as-museum, the Geffen Contemporary, as it’s now called, has proved to be the ideal container for exhibitions that would be difficult to stage anywhere else.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
8 Dec. 2025
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Reese had established position in the paint nearly four minutes into the third quarter when she was passed the ball.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Hosted by Queen Latifah, the event is being thrown by America250, a nonpartisan organization established in 2016 by Congress’ United States Semiquincentennial Commission, which is officially charged with overseeing the country’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2026
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Vozinha’s dad spoke to Telemundo Deportes prior to the match and revealed that his son is named after a Brazilian soccer player.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The Post revealed in March the US was burning through Tomahawks at an astonishing rate, as the Pentagon boasted of an easy victory.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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As Kristic explained, during the speculative post-Covid market, many galleries failed to consider the longer-term repercussions of raising the prices of ultra-contemporary works.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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Brandsema explained that humans are born with one pool of motor neurons for life, and SMA slowly robs individuals of their motor neurons over time, leaving them with difficulty walking or running, holding up their heads, or even swallowing food and liquid safely.—
Ciara McCarthy
June 15,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
Verb
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One of my favorites is Suzuki Beane (1961) written by Sandra Scoppettone and illustrated by Louise Fitzhugh, a parody of Eloise at the Plaza Hotel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Gambling can also be a health risk, as illustrated through Sorsby receiving treatment for gambling addiction, and lead to financial problems for gamblers.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Reading fiction is a proven way to build your empathy muscle — a key ingredient to being a better leader and great communicator.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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There is only one reliable, proven candidate in this race.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Preliminary results shared by the federal government showed that nearly 55% of voters rejected the proposal, with nationwide turnout almost 59%.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Ukraine’s emergency services said a fire had affected 800 square meters of the roof of the Dormition Cathedral, and released images that showed damage to the building.—
Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Demonstrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrated. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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