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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
Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Trump has demonstrated the courage required to demand better for the American people and to deliver on his promises.
—Robert Romano, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
That has never been demonstrated unequivocally.
—Richard Cherwitz, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Earlier trailblazers such as Russian director Andrei Tarkovsky had demonstrated the potential of meditative moviemaking.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026
At Boston Dynamics, machine learning scientist Kevin Bergamin demonstrated an example of supervised learning.
—Bill Whitaker, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Nicole Kidman demonstrated this exact approach seamlessly while at the airport over the weekend.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
There are levels of anger and levels of response among the Leicester fanbase, as the supporters’ clubs’ condemnation alongside that of the club demonstrated.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
At the event, Williams was honored with the Giving Tree Award, which is given annually to a female public figure who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to improving the lives of children in need.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
Iron–sodium cells have already demonstrated stable cycling in long-term tests, with additional data still accumulating.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Trump has demonstrated the courage required to demand better for the American people and to deliver on his promises.
—Robert Romano, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
That has never been demonstrated unequivocally.
—Richard Cherwitz, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Earlier trailblazers such as Russian director Andrei Tarkovsky had demonstrated the potential of meditative moviemaking.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026
At Boston Dynamics, machine learning scientist Kevin Bergamin demonstrated an example of supervised learning.
—Bill Whitaker, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Nicole Kidman demonstrated this exact approach seamlessly while at the airport over the weekend.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
There are levels of anger and levels of response among the Leicester fanbase, as the supporters’ clubs’ condemnation alongside that of the club demonstrated.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
At the event, Williams was honored with the Giving Tree Award, which is given annually to a female public figure who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to improving the lives of children in need.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrated
Adjective
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For confirmed flights, passengers should arrive to the airport two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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During a press conference on Wednesday, Trump was asked about the details of the new directive and confirmed report.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Herro proved to be a quality bench player earlier in his career, becoming the first and only Heat player to ever win the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award during the 2021-22 season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Daniel Popper explains why Herbert proved it after taking 129 hits, the second-most in a season since 2000.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Still, the identity of an offense that amassed more regular-season yardage (6,282) than any of the previous 105 Bears teams was established up front, with a tenacious line and the kind of aggressive running game Johnson embraces.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Although United Van Lines examined more than 100,000 moves, its customers tend to be established homeowners with families who can afford a full-service mover.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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Newsom further revealed the limits of his rationality with his remarks on the high-speed rail boondoggle.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Researchers revealed that one of the key factors that enabled Despotopulos and his team to make these first-ever experimental measurements was access to the world’s highest-energy laser system, located at LLNL’s National Ignition Facility (NIF).—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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In an interview with Interesting Engineering, UEL researcher Daehyun Kim explained that SCARABS focuses on exploration reliability rather than experimental payloads.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Night vision goggles worn by the pilot and hoist operator give a tube of vision, explained Atkins.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The strength of the market is perhaps best illustrated by retailer appetite.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The exchange illustrated that tensions remain high in Congress as the government shutdown continues into its 37th day.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The South American nation holds more proven reserves of crude oil than any other country in the world, even surpassing Saudi Arabia, according to OPEC, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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The addition of Adam Thielen gives Rodgers a proven chain mover who was on the field for 48% of Pittsburgh’s snaps in his first game.—
Shawn Childs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Cellphone data showed Fuentes was at the crash site, immediately went home and then returned in a different car within 20 minutes, the affidavit said.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Videos of the shooting in Minnesota showed federal agents approaching Good’s SUV stopped in the middle of a neighborhood street.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Demonstrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrated. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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