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as in proves
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 establishes
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 reveals
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 explains
to make plain or understandable
a few striking facts should demonstrate the complex nature of our topic
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as in illustrates
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 demonstrates
Trump has argued that last weekend’s shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner demonstrates why the ballroom is needed to hold safe, secure events for the president and other officials.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The initiative not only strengthens Australia’s defence posture but also demonstrates the growing importance of advanced land systems in addressing the security challenges of the future.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
This film demonstrates just how dangerous aesthetics are when weaponized, how beauty can mask brutality.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
These in-between phases are called metastable states, and their existence demonstrates that some phase transitions happen in steps, rather than all at once.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
Delaying this only demonstrates the organization’s ineffectiveness in today’s NBA.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Ike demonstrates with the most cringey of shoulder shrugs.
—Amanda Champagne-Meadows, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
In the clip, a creator demonstrates how the small clips attached to clothing hangers can be removed and used to seal snack bags, offering a simple way to keep food fresh without buying extra tools.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
This action demonstrates the president’s monumental cruelty, total lack of empathy and compassion, pathological narcissism, boundless vengefulness, abysmal ignorance and glaring immaturity.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The initiative not only strengthens Australia’s defence posture but also demonstrates the growing importance of advanced land systems in addressing the security challenges of the future.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
This film demonstrates just how dangerous aesthetics are when weaponized, how beauty can mask brutality.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
These in-between phases are called metastable states, and their existence demonstrates that some phase transitions happen in steps, rather than all at once.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
Delaying this only demonstrates the organization’s ineffectiveness in today’s NBA.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Ike demonstrates with the most cringey of shoulder shrugs.
—Amanda Champagne-Meadows, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
In the clip, a creator demonstrates how the small clips attached to clothing hangers can be removed and used to seal snack bags, offering a simple way to keep food fresh without buying extra tools.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
This action demonstrates the president’s monumental cruelty, total lack of empathy and compassion, pathological narcissism, boundless vengefulness, abysmal ignorance and glaring immaturity.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrates
Verb
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Maybe a rookie proves worthy this summer.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Margot Robbie showing up to the Met Gala afterparty in jeans proves that even A-list celebrities can’t resist changing into their comfies after a fancy event.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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The county board establishes goals and priorities every year on which the superintendent is evaluated.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The system establishes operational standards through its three main functions that develop incentives while tracking performance and ensuring projects meet actual environmental requirements.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Step inside and the renovation reveals itself.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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But this twisting, agitated record sometimes reveals a softer side.—
Alastair Shuttleworth,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2026
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As if that wasn't enough, the hospital is also in lockdown due to an active shooter, as Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) explains in the heart-pounding promo.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Rhone explains why that changed.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
1 May 2026
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The invitation of private equity illustrates the cash challenge that most of the universities that participate in the highest level of major NCAA athletics are juggling like a litter of hungry dogs.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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The best true-crime writing always illustrates how a particular place and social environment made that crime possible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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In a recess behind the desk in Carnevali’s office a photo shows Squinzi and his wife Adriana Spazzoli holding the TIM Trophy at the Mapei in 2013.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Video of the incident shows the boy trying to scramble up the bank to safety as the beaver chases him before biting him on the thigh.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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At 5-10, 224 pounds, Trayanum is a compact running back who displays his power in short-yardage and goalline situations.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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But BandWith Chicago’s new home in East Garfield Park displays a more contemporary approach to minimalism, one that richly layers old and new elements in a compelling solution that is modest and straightforward while equally elegant and nuanced.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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The new rule clarifies that for songs submitted as the first new music cue once the end credits begin, the video clip must include the last 15 seconds of the film before the credits begin.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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The attorney then clarifies if his testimony is that Randklev went through the training, but had not read any part of the act.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Demonstrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrates. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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