as in confirmed
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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
Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Back in 2018, researchers demonstrated that dogs can detect malaria by sniffing socks.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2025
Other organizations have demonstrated what respect for democratic values and opposition to this power grab can look like.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
The United States has recently demonstrated a willingness to disrupt trade agreements.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Empirical evidence has demonstrated that when patients use price information their total payments are lower for common medical services.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Harper eventually demonstrated that Olivia wasn't the only one to inherit their father's singing talents.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
This was more history for the SEC, which demonstrated its superiority in November and has backed it up to date.
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
The latest wide-scale analysis of data from the Euclid Space Telescope has demonstrated just how big of an impact this European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft is set to have on science.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
Seattle’s pursuit of veteran guard Will Fries in free agency demonstrated a willingness to be aggressive to address the interior of the line, and this would fit that approach.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Back in 2018, researchers demonstrated that dogs can detect malaria by sniffing socks.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2025
Other organizations have demonstrated what respect for democratic values and opposition to this power grab can look like.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
The United States has recently demonstrated a willingness to disrupt trade agreements.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Empirical evidence has demonstrated that when patients use price information their total payments are lower for common medical services.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Harper eventually demonstrated that Olivia wasn't the only one to inherit their father's singing talents.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
This was more history for the SEC, which demonstrated its superiority in November and has backed it up to date.
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
The latest wide-scale analysis of data from the Euclid Space Telescope has demonstrated just how big of an impact this European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft is set to have on science.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrated
Adjective
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As of Saturday, the confirmed death toll was reported to have surpassed 1,600, with more than 3,400 injured, according to the AP.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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An untitled movie directed by Crispin starring Bruce Glover is listed on IMDb as being in post-production, with no confirmed release date.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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And many strikes proved far deadlier.—
Patrick Kingsley,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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The second attempt for a preliminary injunction proved successful.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Bayern Munich set up theirs in 1970, Barcelona established one in 1988 and Liverpool did so the following year — although Juventus, Milan, Manchester United and Dortmund only came on board from the late 2010s onwards.—
Guillermo Rai,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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It was also established as a style of comedy during the 1920s and 1930s.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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To play, just make your selection in the multiple-choice list and the correct answer will be revealed.—
J. D. Biersdorfer,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2025
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In recent weeks, Ancelotti has praised Paz and revealed that his former employers have been keeping tabs on the 20-year-old.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Another teacher explained to me that I can be paid 50% of my husband’s Social Security benefit instead.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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In countering those arguments, Blue Cross witnesses explained that the insurer was committed to paying for Louisianans’ health care and keeping costs low.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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An electric 4-1 win at Newcastle United in January also illustrated how exciting their courageous defensive approach can be.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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This dilemma is illustrated by the rivalry between Ajax and Odysseus over the armor of Achilles, as explored in Paul Woodruff’s book The Ajax Dilemma.—
Antonis Kocheilas,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Sunday, the map showed nearly all major highways in the northern half of the state are covered in snow.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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However, Barcelona showed a concentration and seriousness befitting of what was asked of them, but unbecoming of the turbulent moment this squad are going through.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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However, in a video on Out magazine’s Instagram, GLAAD’s Tony Morrison clarified its meaning.—
Lexi Carson,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Dec. 2024
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However, Wheal clarified that proposing at someone else's wedding is a different matter entirely.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Demonstrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrated. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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