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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
The scene demonstrates Courtney’s capacious approach to metaphor.
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Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
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This breakthrough demonstrates how quantum systems that resist thermalization can be harnessed to convert waste heat into usable power.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
Snapping up this show demonstrates our commitment to bringing our customers the best US drama series from one of the hottest US studios.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Chuck Meyers, Quarterhill's chief executive officer, said the project demonstrates how technical innovation can help solve real-world challenges in freight management.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2025
Cultural Ecosystem Meets Digital Innovation The K11 by AC expansion strategy demonstrates practical application of cultural-digital convergence.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
As the trailer demonstrates, Olympia's knowledge of Matty's own deceptions gives her ample leverage.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
The Sierra Club’s report demonstrates that state and federal desires to keep the coal industry afloat is reflected in local utility decision making.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 14 Oct. 2025
The Saudi designer lineup demonstrates the breadth of talent emerging from the Kingdom.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
This breakthrough demonstrates how quantum systems that resist thermalization can be harnessed to convert waste heat into usable power.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
Snapping up this show demonstrates our commitment to bringing our customers the best US drama series from one of the hottest US studios.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Chuck Meyers, Quarterhill's chief executive officer, said the project demonstrates how technical innovation can help solve real-world challenges in freight management.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2025
Cultural Ecosystem Meets Digital Innovation The K11 by AC expansion strategy demonstrates practical application of cultural-digital convergence.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
As the trailer demonstrates, Olympia's knowledge of Matty's own deceptions gives her ample leverage.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrates
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Asymmetrical Ruched Midi Dress Polka dots are back in a big way, and this romantic midi dress proves why.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Outside of having a superior arm, significantly more rushing yards and touchdowns (1,370 and 13 rushing touchdowns), and playing more games (84), there’s nothing quantifiable that proves Herbert’s the superior quarterback when compared to Tagovailoa.—
Omar Kelly
October 10,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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The bill also establishes penalties for degree programs whose graduates can’t earn a basic income.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Adrian Cheng's launch of ALMAD Group on September 21, 2025, establishes this convergence as its core strategic framework, combining over fifteen years of cultural commerce innovation with comprehensive digital asset exploration.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Environmental Working Group (EWG)'s Tap Water Database reveals the states with the highest numbers of contaminants across their drinking water systems, with some states having more than 150 contaminants in the water residents consume.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Feasibility under scrutiny Apart from the light pollution concerns, the physics of reflecting sunlight from orbit reveals major challenges to Reflect Orbital’s plan.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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The chancellor nods along as MrBeast – whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson – explains the ever-growing appeal of YouTube and the challenges of finding people to work on his videos.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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Cuevas de Arom uses the vessels through the entire winemaking process, from fermentation through aging, which Mora explains provides a slower, more delicate evolution.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
12 Oct. 2025
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Underscore those last three words — in the West — because the Grizzlies’ example illustrates a key truth about the difference between the East and West, one that possibly helps maintain the near-continuous chasm in strength between the two conferences.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Ultimately, Flatbike’s evolution illustrates how attentive problem-solving rooted in personal experience can yield solutions that are both practical and widely relevant.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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The invoice for the drones shows a discount of $314,266.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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From tackling housing crises on Earth to building shelters on the moon, Charlotte shows how robotics and 3D printing can work together to solve real problems.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Users typed a url in the navigation bar, or typed a search query in that same space—a feature that Opera first pioneered but which was soon copied by Google—and the browser takes the user to that web address or a search results page, which displays a list of links.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Each set of hands displays a different time zone, with the gold hands indicating sidereal time and the blue hands showing a standard 24-hour day.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2025
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Proposition 411 clarifies the city manager’s role.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The script never changed, Cregger clarifies.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Demonstrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrates. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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