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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
Despite states’ commitments to protect the rights of journalists to carry out their work freely and safely, the lack of action by states demonstrates an alarming and deeply dangerous failure by the international community to uphold the rule of law when violations occur.
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Scott Griffen, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
What’s next Our research demonstrates that policy-level solutions work.
—Anthony Bald, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
The team claims the work demonstrates a deformable material performing matrix-vector multiplication directly through motion, without requiring an electrical conversion.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
The action scenes are tired, and the plot is howlingly predictable, but what’s even worse is that Farrell — despite his youthful, bright-eyed good looks — demonstrates surprisingly little charisma.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Her story demonstrates that housing alone doesn’t heal for the majority of those struggling with homelessness.
—Michele Steeb, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Mercedez is an outstanding student who demonstrates strong academic dedication alongside her extracurricular commitments.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
This seamless integration of agriculture and engineering demonstrates that innovation can safeguard both the product and the environment.
—William Jones, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The first vineyard home staged by KWD (pictured) demonstrates the chic touch buyers can expect.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
Scott Griffen, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
What’s next Our research demonstrates that policy-level solutions work.
—Anthony Bald, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
The team claims the work demonstrates a deformable material performing matrix-vector multiplication directly through motion, without requiring an electrical conversion.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
The action scenes are tired, and the plot is howlingly predictable, but what’s even worse is that Farrell — despite his youthful, bright-eyed good looks — demonstrates surprisingly little charisma.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Her story demonstrates that housing alone doesn’t heal for the majority of those struggling with homelessness.
—Michele Steeb, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Mercedez is an outstanding student who demonstrates strong academic dedication alongside her extracurricular commitments.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
This seamless integration of agriculture and engineering demonstrates that innovation can safeguard both the product and the environment.
—William Jones, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The first vineyard home staged by KWD (pictured) demonstrates the chic touch buyers can expect.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrates
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Few people have mastered the art of quietly luxurious style as well as Gwyneth Paltrow, and a quick scroll through her Instagram page proves it.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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An evening with the Addams proves just the remedy.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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Another provision establishes an access ban for minors.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The endowment establishes the Kevin Feige Division of Film & Television Production and will be a source of funding for faculty, students with additional programmatic support.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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But whether Vanity Fair can strike a balance between meaningful journalism that reveals the inner workings of power — while also convincing the powerful to pose for its covers and attend its Hollywood events — remains an open question.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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That’s because the third act reveals that Teddy was right all along, and Michelle is an alien.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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Anne Irfan explains how the 1956 Israeli occupation of Gaza informs the present and future.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Gaia explains that the Merlot vineyards planted almost 30 years ago no longer offer the consistency necessary to produce their top end wine.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
2 Nov. 2025
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The anecdote also illustrates a leadership philosophy Weeks has maintained throughout his tenure.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Pacific transit route The family’s experience illustrates how Ecuador has become a critical route in the cocaine trade.—
David Culver,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Air Mail’s fate shows that even the masters of the old form faced major headwinds when trying to navigate the new media landscape.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Video shows one agent restraining the man, then dragging him around as another agent helps pin him to the ground.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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One rendition of the story even displays a little sympathy for the devil, as Jennings shares.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Martell’s group was the first Western delegation in years to visit the International Friendship Exhibition, a sprawling mountainside museum that displays gifts and artifacts from foreign dignitaries.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Liu clarifies that despite being published under a Japanese pseudonym, Terao Tetsuya, the author is Taiwanese.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Proposition 410 asked voters to ratify language that clarifies language on mayoral term limits.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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