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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
Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
The advent of cheap commercial drone technology changed the equation dramatically, as demonstrated by the Ukrainian military’s adoption of new tactics.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
With its deep, Emmy-caliber ensemble and the Television Academy’s demonstrated appetite for the series, the conversation is only getting started.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
As demonstrated countless times in pop history, the meaning of art isn’t necessarily dependent upon its creator’s intent.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The project also demonstrated how robotic construction methods could help address labor shortages and rising construction costs.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Iran’s demonstrated capacity to hit valuable targets throughout this war is a classic definition of asymmetrical warfare.
—Daniel Kurtzer, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Phelps demonstrated how to feed the paper manually, striking the keys with force but not so hard the letters would smudge.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
The survey demonstrated residents had diverging views on what McCarty’s ballot measure hoped to address.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
In a recording of a different non-emergency call demonstrated for USA TODAY, the Aurelian system answered a call from a man reporting his neighbor's barking dogs.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
The advent of cheap commercial drone technology changed the equation dramatically, as demonstrated by the Ukrainian military’s adoption of new tactics.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
With its deep, Emmy-caliber ensemble and the Television Academy’s demonstrated appetite for the series, the conversation is only getting started.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
As demonstrated countless times in pop history, the meaning of art isn’t necessarily dependent upon its creator’s intent.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The project also demonstrated how robotic construction methods could help address labor shortages and rising construction costs.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Iran’s demonstrated capacity to hit valuable targets throughout this war is a classic definition of asymmetrical warfare.
—Daniel Kurtzer, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Phelps demonstrated how to feed the paper manually, striking the keys with force but not so hard the letters would smudge.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
The survey demonstrated residents had diverging views on what McCarty’s ballot measure hoped to address.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrated
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Among confirmed civilian casualties, 221 are children, the group said.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The California Department of Public Health said the six confirmed cases in the Sacramento area represent the third outbreak of measles this year in California.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Renpho MorphoScan Nova proved highly accurate in testing, especially for weight readings.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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That proved to be a pivotal distinction, leading two of the liberal justices to join the majority.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Office of the Special Investigator was established to work with police on the war crime allegations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Brownsville Civic Association president Kenneth Kilpatrick said that when the advisory committee was first established, Brownsville residents had no interest in incorporating.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Text messages between Crowell and Spears allegedly revealed the man asked Crowell to bring marijuana to the apartment complex, which Crowell priced at $100, according to the affidavit.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Winning Most Improved Player, the 26-year-old revealed Sunday, has been a personal goal of his since before the season began.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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As data center loans increase, insurers who protect lenders if a borrower doesn’t pay, are starting to hit limits, Wolfson explained.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Take Tyler Long and Hannah Long, a married couple from Franklinton, who as the train cut through pine trees explained their interest in visiting all the old racetracks — from Martinsville to Bristol to North Wilkesboro to, yes, Rockingham.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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City’s second goal, which in effect ended the game, illustrated both.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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An even bigger difference in Mitski’s live show this time around is the sheer amount of film footage put up on screen behind her and the band, all of it chosen with some apparent thought toward the song being illustrated.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Even in the absence of any proven crime committed by Tisch, even in the naivest retelling or understanding of Tisch’s correspondences with Epstein, his unacceptable relationship with this man deserves censure.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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UConn arrives as a proven postseason force, with a modern championship pedigree under head coach Dan Hurley and a reputation for physical, defensive-minded basketball.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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For White Ribbon Day in 2024, Bournemouth were praised for their video campaign, which showed the journeys of a man and a woman home from the Vitality Stadium after dark.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Video from the scene showed several people being handcuffed outside a home in the area.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Demonstrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrated. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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