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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
Power, speed, payload balance The quadruped demonstrates notable mobility metrics.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
What Pollan demonstrates is that AI is not incidental but fundamental to this violent alteration.
—Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
If this pilot demonstrates reliable performance, strong rider adoption and sustainable economics, other cities will take notice.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the new device for Zepbound, while likely not an immediate financial needle mover, demonstrates the wide net Lilly is casting to maintain its lead and showcases its supply chain advantages.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Rice’s membership on the Netflix Board of Directors is just one way in which the company demonstrates a left-leaning bent.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 22 Feb. 2026
However, walking out of class demonstrates disrespect to the teachers who care for their well-being and support these students on a daily basis.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Handsome Belgian executive Geert (Arieh Worthalter) regales an enthusiastic crowd with a yarn, while his mousy tech head Luc (Jan Hammenecker) demonstrates to what might be the world’s first speech-to-text technology.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Heily is a bright and engaging teenager who demonstrates remarkable resilience and an impressive ability to adapt to new environments.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
What Pollan demonstrates is that AI is not incidental but fundamental to this violent alteration.
—Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
If this pilot demonstrates reliable performance, strong rider adoption and sustainable economics, other cities will take notice.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the new device for Zepbound, while likely not an immediate financial needle mover, demonstrates the wide net Lilly is casting to maintain its lead and showcases its supply chain advantages.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Rice’s membership on the Netflix Board of Directors is just one way in which the company demonstrates a left-leaning bent.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 22 Feb. 2026
However, walking out of class demonstrates disrespect to the teachers who care for their well-being and support these students on a daily basis.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Handsome Belgian executive Geert (Arieh Worthalter) regales an enthusiastic crowd with a yarn, while his mousy tech head Luc (Jan Hammenecker) demonstrates to what might be the world’s first speech-to-text technology.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Heily is a bright and engaging teenager who demonstrates remarkable resilience and an impressive ability to adapt to new environments.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrates
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This look again proves that the trim can belong anywhere, not just the collar or cuffs.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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While performances of the complete play with the incidental music are rare, a half-hour concert version, also rare but less so, proves effective.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The 90/90 rule establishes a clear, objective timeframe.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Another part establishes boundaries for field trips or overnighters.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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This reveals how the ice giant’s unusual magnetic field shapes spectacular auroras high above the planet’s clouds.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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This misplacement of priorities reveals a troubling pattern.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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Güell’s vision was to build an estate for affluent families—Gaudí planned 60 homes, a market, and gardens inspired by British parks (which explains the English spelling of the Catalan word parc), but the scheme never took off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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As an Offshore Energy report explains, the agreement included the installation, offshore operations, maintenance, and project engineering for the subsea trencher.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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The newest additions are twelve white-gold bracelets with a medallion that illustrates Western Zodiac signs on one side, and their symbols and dates in Roman Numerals on the other.—
Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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Rosanova said a waiting list for one-bedrooms at the Belvedere, which was completed last spring, illustrates the need for more housing options like The Atlas.—
Marie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Satellite imagery of the Imam Ali Missile Base in Khorramabad, captured on January 5, shows that of the dozen structures destroyed by Israel, three have been rebuilt, one has been repaired while three others are currently under construction.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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That puts her among the top parenting content creators as Krystiana in her online videos shows her days and nights with her growing young family and partner Ryan Draney.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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The list displays all public schools in alphabetical order, followed by private schools and then colleges and universities.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Gracynn displays professional and academic dedication in the classroom and extracurricular pursuits, instructor Jason Logan said.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Feb. 2026
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The dual-pronged approach clarifies exemptions for destruction and sets a standardized reporting format to reduce administrative burdens on companies while boosting transparency across all member states.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Nanos clarifies his team has not determined whether any possible attack was targeted or not.—
Helen Rummel,
AZCentral.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Demonstrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrates. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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