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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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
And, as Honey demonstrated at the windowsill, windows are attractive to toddlers but also harbor lead paint and dust.
—Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
Throughout his career, Duvall demonstrated an astonishing range that seemed driven by his ability to turn each role into the study of a particular man.
—Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
Read on to revisit Swift's length evolution, as demonstrated by 17 of her most iconic mane moments.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
That’s what Crow and his fellow Members of Congress demonstrated this week.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
Firemen demonstrated their equipment, showed off their truck, and took questions from kids and parents.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Hong Kong leader John Lee said Lai’s sentence demonstrated the rule of law, citing his serious crimes.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The socks demonstrated borderline sorcery in their moisture-wicking ability (thanks to their three-layer construction) and are never cold, despite their outward thinness (Falke’s Polypropylene blend works wonders here).
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
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The variety of robots on stage demonstrated a diverse range of engineering philosophies.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
And, as Honey demonstrated at the windowsill, windows are attractive to toddlers but also harbor lead paint and dust.
—Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
Throughout his career, Duvall demonstrated an astonishing range that seemed driven by his ability to turn each role into the study of a particular man.
—Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
Read on to revisit Swift's length evolution, as demonstrated by 17 of her most iconic mane moments.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
That’s what Crow and his fellow Members of Congress demonstrated this week.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
Firemen demonstrated their equipment, showed off their truck, and took questions from kids and parents.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Hong Kong leader John Lee said Lai’s sentence demonstrated the rule of law, citing his serious crimes.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The socks demonstrated borderline sorcery in their moisture-wicking ability (thanks to their three-layer construction) and are never cold, despite their outward thinness (Falke’s Polypropylene blend works wonders here).
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrated
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Since mid-2025, federal immigration agents, including ICE officers, have shot at people at least 16 times during enforcement operations, resulting in multiple injuries and four confirmed deaths.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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So far, among the confirmed returning cast members of the Emmy-winning series, in addition to Sudeikis, are Brett Goldstein (Roy Kent), Hannah Waddingham (Rebecca Welton), Juno Temple (Keeley Jones), Jeremy Swift (Leslie Higgins) and Brendan Hunt (Coach Beard).—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
17 Jan. 2026
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Improvisation proved central to his process and gave the film a sort of hybrid nature, blending fiction with bits of documentary.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Our leadership blames wind and solar for grid issues, but the 2021 freeze proved the real culprit was a lack of preparation by the state and power generators.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Loro Piana in 1997 established the annual Record Bale Award, driving his and the brand’s quest for increasingly finer merino wool fibers every year.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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In their place Carlos Alcaraz and Sinner have established themselves as the kings of the court, and the rest of the world consistently isn’t in their sphere.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2026
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After decades of maintaining his innocence, Vedam’s conviction was thrown out by a judge in August after it was revealed that prosecutors had withheld potentially critical ballistics evidence during his two trials.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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In a study published Tuesday in Physical Review Letters, researchers revealed that under extreme, high-speed conditions, heat doesn’t soften pure metals.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Bartlett had been affiliated with the abolitionist movement during his time attending Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, Krupa explained.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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As the coverage increases to about 80%, shadows on the ground begin to sharpen and lose their fuzzy edges, the light around you dims, and shadows start to look curved, Young explained.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Save-the-dates featuring wood textures, greenery, wildflowers, or illustrated trees resonate strongly with couples planning outdoor or countryside celebrations.—
Craig Lebrau,
Freep.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Written by prolific Irish children’s author Derek Keilty and illustrated by Magda Boll, the fantasy series follows the adventures of intrepid young witch, Ivy Newt, and her faithful shapeshifting companion, Tom, in a magical land called Miracula.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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Of those not retiring, around 45% moved into non‑CFO roles such as president, P&L leader, or CEO, reinforcing the CFO chair as a proven pathway to broader enterprise leadership, Barham says.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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What begins as a narrow, exceptional measure becomes more permanent for more people, justified at each step by the same fiscal desperation that produced a proven failure of a policy in the first place.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Each generation showed small variations, and just like in nature, those that coped the best passed on their characteristics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Video also showed the person picking up a small piece of greenery to obstruct the camera at the front door.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Demonstrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrated. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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