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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
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Barlow is a competitive, hardworking player and demonstrated plenty of resolve, turning a poor start to last season into a dominant playoff push.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
While concerts have become a proven driver of tourism, as demonstrated recently by Taylor Swift’s Era Tour and Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Artificial intelligence momentum shows signs of slowing down, as demonstrated by recent Nvidia and Broadcom earnings.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
The study demonstrated the varied progression of the disease among different individuals.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
An air quality expert demonstrated how to build an air purifier with a box fan for people struggling with smoke in their homes.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
That was demonstrated to the extreme on Sunday, during Daniil Medvedev’s match against Benjamin Bonzi inside Louis Armstrong Stadium.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Winter's team has even demonstrated in simulations that the warps could be responsible for spiral patterns seen in some planet-forming disks, or temperature fluctuations of up to 10 degrees Celsius between different parts of a disk.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Allred has demonstrated the ability to get some crossover voters, but will need to find better traction with independents and Republicans to win statewide, Rottinghaus said in another text message.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Barlow is a competitive, hardworking player and demonstrated plenty of resolve, turning a poor start to last season into a dominant playoff push.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
While concerts have become a proven driver of tourism, as demonstrated recently by Taylor Swift’s Era Tour and Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Artificial intelligence momentum shows signs of slowing down, as demonstrated by recent Nvidia and Broadcom earnings.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
The study demonstrated the varied progression of the disease among different individuals.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
An air quality expert demonstrated how to build an air purifier with a box fan for people struggling with smoke in their homes.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
That was demonstrated to the extreme on Sunday, during Daniil Medvedev’s match against Benjamin Bonzi inside Louis Armstrong Stadium.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Winter's team has even demonstrated in simulations that the warps could be responsible for spiral patterns seen in some planet-forming disks, or temperature fluctuations of up to 10 degrees Celsius between different parts of a disk.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrated
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Additionally, Mariah Carey was honored with coveted Video Vanguard Award (as well as her first-ever VMA win for Best R&B) while Busta Rhymes received the MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award and Ricky Martin proved why he was awarded with the Latin Icon trophy.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Hulu offered Jenner Furst and Julia Willoughby Nason's Fyre Fraud, which boasted an interview with McFarland himself that ultimately proved controversial when it was revealed the fraudster was paid for his time.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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The majority held that the right to end a pregnancy was found neither in the text of the Constitution nor in the nation's history, erasing a reproductive right the high court established nearly five decades ago.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Use a car dealership that is well established in your community.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The 2025 Country Music Association Awards nominations have been revealed, and there are, of course, some snubs and surprises.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Two cases revealed delays of more than 100 days before basic intake checks were completed.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Green then explained the medical and industrial applications for these new knits.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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Her therapist – who Heming Willis accidentally referred to her as her own caregiver – explained how normal these feelings were.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The timing, although likely coincidental, illustrated the dilemma Democrats currently face.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The lesson is beautifully depicted in the 30-page journey illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey, who perfectly draws ballet poses, including pointe dancing.—
Leslie D. Rose,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Among confirmed titles are the studies of democracy and the democratic process.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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If 42 days passes without a confirmed infection, that chain of contagiousness is generally considered broken, explains Gabriel Benavidez, an epidemiologist at Baylor University in Texas.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
21 Aug. 2025
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Video of the fatal attack showed Kirk speaking to a large crowd of people on the university campus as a shot rings out.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was addressing a crowd of thousands of people at an outdoor event at the campus in Oren, Utah, when video showed a bullet hitting him in the neck area.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Colors are displayed with unwavering precision, gradients move with fluidity, and images are razor-sharp.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The polarization was vividly displayed on the eve of the start of the trial, when tens of thousands of Brazilians took to the streets to express their views in favor and against Bolsonaro’s prosecution.—
Omar G. Encarnación,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Demonstrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrated. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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