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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
Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
In that layer, Chinese robotics firms like Unitree have already demonstrated global competitiveness.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
But traffic came to a standstill Sunday, after attacks on commercial ships demonstrated that the security situation remains dangerous.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
And recent research demonstrated how cocaine and its metabolites can accumulate in wild fish such as sharks.
—Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 20 Apr. 2026
Iran has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to exploit the rhythms of American politics — election cycles, media pressures, bureaucratic fragmentation — to delay, confuse, and outmaneuver counterparts.
—Gaurav Srivastava, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
View gallery - 6 images The era of us laughing at humanoids playing sport may now be behind us – for the most part – as a field of robots competing in a half marathon in Beijing demonstrated how frighteningly fast the technology has developed in just 12 months.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
The end result will regularly be layups and open 3-pointers, as demonstrated by Saturday’s first half results.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
The awards program is designed to recognize women who have made significant contributions to their District 38 community and demonstrated exceptional leadership.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
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The 6-foot-1, 215-pound Ramoley generates tremendous power from the right side of the plate, as demonstrated by his three-run homer.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
In that layer, Chinese robotics firms like Unitree have already demonstrated global competitiveness.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
But traffic came to a standstill Sunday, after attacks on commercial ships demonstrated that the security situation remains dangerous.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
And recent research demonstrated how cocaine and its metabolites can accumulate in wild fish such as sharks.
—Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 20 Apr. 2026
Iran has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to exploit the rhythms of American politics — election cycles, media pressures, bureaucratic fragmentation — to delay, confuse, and outmaneuver counterparts.
—Gaurav Srivastava, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
View gallery - 6 images The era of us laughing at humanoids playing sport may now be behind us – for the most part – as a field of robots competing in a half marathon in Beijing demonstrated how frighteningly fast the technology has developed in just 12 months.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
The end result will regularly be layups and open 3-pointers, as demonstrated by Saturday’s first half results.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
The awards program is designed to recognize women who have made significant contributions to their District 38 community and demonstrated exceptional leadership.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrated
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The confirmed sighting triggered an immediate overnight search and capture operation.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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Among confirmed civilian casualties, 221 are children, the group said.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Following Caballero’s go-ahead RBI single that put his team up, 4-3, in the top of the 10th, Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda’s RBI infield single proved to be enough for a walk-off 5-4 victory at Tropicana Field on Saturday night.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has proved its biggest strategic advantage in the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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First established in Mexico back in the 1920s, Dia del Nino is normally celebrated with festivities, gifts and activities.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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What began with an arms embargo during the Cuban Revolution in 1958 was broadened into a full trade and travel embargo after Fidel Castro established his communist government.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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When the investigation was completed in 2018, it was revealed that no criminal charges could be filed.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Three Georgia State Patrol troopers and their supervisor were fired from the department after an investigation revealed a scheme where officers used insurance claims to profit off of vehicle chases, an internal report concluded.—
Asia Simone Burns,
AJC.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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This was, 6ix9ine explained, the autograph of Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela.—
Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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Greater microbial diversity is generally associated with a more resilient immune system and better metabolic function,4 Beghini explained, so sharing microbes with a healthy partner can have a positive impact by helping to shape your microbiome towards a healthier composition.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
20 Apr. 2026
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Duncan’s revelation illustrated a remarkable shift in at least the public perception of the stadium plan, which largely centered around the park itself.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Chinook conversion illustrated that the traditional concept could be successfully applied to a modern vessel with current technology.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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Even in the absence of any proven crime committed by Tisch, even in the naivest retelling or understanding of Tisch’s correspondences with Epstein, his unacceptable relationship with this man deserves censure.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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UConn arrives as a proven postseason force, with a modern championship pedigree under head coach Dan Hurley and a reputation for physical, defensive-minded basketball.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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The county’s child welfare agency had been involved with Jaxon since birth, according to his father, who said the boy he was born nearly eight weeks prematurely and showed signs of fetal alcohol syndrome.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
20 Apr. 2026
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No 1 — this time last year, there was still a debate between her and Mary Earps — showed her class with an acrobatic save to deny Spain an equaliser in stoppage time and was then absolutely sensational in the second half against Iceland.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Demonstrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrated. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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