as in confirmed
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
1
as in proved
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
you must demonstrate your scientific thesis before a jury of your professional peers
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in revealed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
the babysitter's actions during the emergency demonstrate beyond doubt her general dependability
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in explained
to make plain or understandable
a few striking facts should demonstrate the complex nature of our topic
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in illustrated
to show or make clear by using examples
the visiting physicist demonstrated very graphically several basic scientific principles
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of demonstrated
ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images In 2024 and 2025, several companies and research groups demonstrated improved quantum error correction, a key requirement for building reliable machines.
—Dylan Butts,matthew Chin, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Our focus remains on taking care of his family, supporting our officers, and continuing to serve this community with the same commitment Billy demonstrated.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Nick Vamivakas, a professor of Optical Physics at the University of Rochester, along with his colleagues, demonstrated a phonon laser in 2019.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
As co-anchor of ‘Saturday Today,’ Peter has demonstrated this unique versatility.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 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
That goal against the Senators with his parents in the building was an example, but Demidov has demonstrated it consistently since.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
There is evidence that kindness and altruism are innate, or at least demonstrated by even the youngest children.
—Jenisha Watts, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images In 2024 and 2025, several companies and research groups demonstrated improved quantum error correction, a key requirement for building reliable machines.
—Dylan Butts,matthew Chin, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Our focus remains on taking care of his family, supporting our officers, and continuing to serve this community with the same commitment Billy demonstrated.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Nick Vamivakas, a professor of Optical Physics at the University of Rochester, along with his colleagues, demonstrated a phonon laser in 2019.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
As co-anchor of ‘Saturday Today,’ Peter has demonstrated this unique versatility.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 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
That goal against the Senators with his parents in the building was an example, but Demidov has demonstrated it consistently since.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
There is evidence that kindness and altruism are innate, or at least demonstrated by even the youngest children.
—Jenisha Watts, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrated
Adjective
-
Among confirmed civilian casualties, 221 are children, the group said.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
-
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
-
The senior was able to stop two shots by Hanks while Jacob Olalde punched in what proved to be the game winner.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
-
Substitute Ito proved the difference in the 84th minute with a clinical finish from 12 yards to settle a tight contest.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The new collection builds on the garment dye story the brands established in 2022 with their first collaboration.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 2026
-
California established Cesar Chavez Day as an official paid holiday for state workers in 2000, according to the Los Angeles Times and SFGATE.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The winner will be honored on the Fort Worth All-Area Team, which will be revealed Monday.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
-
The imaging revealed some thickening in my breast tissue, which can indicate anything from an infection or cyst to (rarely) cancer.—
Jillian Wager,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Many joked that the clip explained years of mysterious toy discoveries beneath their own furniture.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
-
Hollis, Queens, resident Patricia Khan first met McLogan in 2024 and explained her predicament at the time.—
Elle McLogan,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
As Operation Clown Dump illustrated, the first, and maybe biggest, floodgate exists at the distribution level.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
-
Villa retained the ability to move the ball upfield efficiently, as illustrated by their attacking shape in the image below.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Theresia Gouw, the proven and successful venture capitalist who is part of consortium that holds a minority stake in the Buffalo Bills and the Golden State Warriors, is joining the lineup of speakers for Sportico‘s Invest West conference on May 6 in San Francisco.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
23 Mar. 2026
-
Look, there’s no doubt that, in terms of NWSL experience and proven players, Denver has the stronger roster on paper.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
An hour and a half later, a person in the chat uploaded another photo, which showed several members of the group standing alongside Felder and his sign.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
-
Astros catcher Christian Vazquez nonetheless challenged, and the replay showed the pitch to be a couple inches out of the zone.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Demonstrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrated. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
