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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
Their willingness to adapt demonstrates forward-thinking leadership from BORA.
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Ian Cohen, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Simpson’s paradox demonstrates how counterintuitive statistics can be This article is from Proof Positive, our friendly newsletter that explores the joys and peculiarities of math.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
This demonstrates that the Montreal Protocol isn’t just a relic of 1980s environmental activism.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The Tubi deal demonstrates just how enduring the power of Big Bird and Elmo is.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Apollo went to the moon to demonstrates the United States' — and democracy's — ability to accomplish more than the Soviet Union and the communists could do.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Overall, this breakthrough demonstrates how cutting-edge microscopy techniques are transforming our ability to study and engineer materials at the smallest scales.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The idea behind this is to invoke the double-slit experiment, which demonstrates how light behaves as both a particle and a wave, depending on how it is observed.
—David Szondy
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Benny Delavega, who led the march, said the large turnout in Southlake demonstrates a shift is happening.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Ian Cohen, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Simpson’s paradox demonstrates how counterintuitive statistics can be This article is from Proof Positive, our friendly newsletter that explores the joys and peculiarities of math.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
This demonstrates that the Montreal Protocol isn’t just a relic of 1980s environmental activism.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The Tubi deal demonstrates just how enduring the power of Big Bird and Elmo is.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Apollo went to the moon to demonstrates the United States' — and democracy's — ability to accomplish more than the Soviet Union and the communists could do.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Overall, this breakthrough demonstrates how cutting-edge microscopy techniques are transforming our ability to study and engineer materials at the smallest scales.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The idea behind this is to invoke the double-slit experiment, which demonstrates how light behaves as both a particle and a wave, depending on how it is observed.
—David Szondy
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Benny Delavega, who led the march, said the large turnout in Southlake demonstrates a shift is happening.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrates
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But the data proves that horror sells tickets.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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Their reunion proves to be more complicated and dramatic than romantic, leading Kitty to find new friends — and romances — while building a life in the South Korean city.—
Madeleine Janz,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Proposed by MKs Simcha Rotman and Yulia Malinovsky, the law establishes the practical mechanisms — procedural and evidentiary — to secure convictions of Nukhba terrorists, after which the death penalty could be imposed.—
Benjamin Weinthal , Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The draft legislation establishes safety standards, insurance requirements and data privacy protections.—
John Seng,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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But a growing body of evidence reveals that the sports betting boom leads to financial strain for bettors.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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But this is only half the story, as opening the caseback reveals the watch’s Supersonnerie soundboard, which is constructed of sapphire crystal to offer a view of the movement.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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Which explains everything and nothing.—
Jeffrey Eugenides,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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One explains why inflation exists, while the other tells you what to do when your rent goes up.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Contending visions of the attorney general’s job Bondi’s tenure illustrates the conflicting visions of what an attorney general should do that animate today’s American politics.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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The University of Illinois System illustrates the scale of impact universities can have across the state.—
Mark Denzler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The video shows Woods being handcuffed after failing a sobriety test.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Scientific evidence shows that kratom carries real risks that are often downplayed or misunderstood.—
Andrew Kolodny,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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Bubb noted that aircraft are also equipped with a Traffic Collision Avoidance System, or TCAS, which displays the positions and altitudes of other nearby planes.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The app displays a handful of grocery staples — eggs, milk, bread, butter and potatoes — and touts how much costs for those items have gone down year over year.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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When asked if he is divorced, Marsden's character clarifies he is widowed.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers must pass legislation that clarifies that ostomy supplies are not appropriate for inclusion in competitive bidding programs and should be treated as patient-specific systems, not interchangeable goods.—
Diego Schaps,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
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