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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
Many ideas that were rejected in the past receive new life upon a surprising new observation; many ideas that are accepted today will be overthrown when a key experimental result demonstrates its insufficiency.
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Big Think, 10 Feb. 2026
Securing the supply chain for these demonstrates Terra Innovatum’s manufacturing and deployment readiness.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Robb demonstrates excellence in both her academic and extracurricular pursuits.
—Darla Rivera, Oklahoman, 9 Feb. 2026
But the fallout from that incident demonstrates how outrage compounds — often in unexpected ways.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026
Funding the Time Lord No decision more neatly demonstrates the nasty headwinds facing scripted than Disney pulling out of the Doctor Who deal with the BBC, BBC Studios and Bad Wolf after just two seasons.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
The CalSPRA awards recognize work that demonstrates strategic communication, creativity and impact in supporting public education.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
One of the most successful infantry weapons of the Cold War, if not of the last century, is beginning its journey to retirement as Raytheon successfully demonstrates the Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI), which is set to replace the Stinger missile.
—David Szondy
february 08, New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
The Canadiens trailed the Sabres 2-1 through 40 minutes Saturday and, as this heat map from Natural Stat Trick demonstrates, were not getting shots off from the areas of the ice necessary for scoring.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Big Think, 10 Feb. 2026
Securing the supply chain for these demonstrates Terra Innovatum’s manufacturing and deployment readiness.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Robb demonstrates excellence in both her academic and extracurricular pursuits.
—Darla Rivera, Oklahoman, 9 Feb. 2026
But the fallout from that incident demonstrates how outrage compounds — often in unexpected ways.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026
Funding the Time Lord No decision more neatly demonstrates the nasty headwinds facing scripted than Disney pulling out of the Doctor Who deal with the BBC, BBC Studios and Bad Wolf after just two seasons.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
The CalSPRA awards recognize work that demonstrates strategic communication, creativity and impact in supporting public education.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
One of the most successful infantry weapons of the Cold War, if not of the last century, is beginning its journey to retirement as Raytheon successfully demonstrates the Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI), which is set to replace the Stinger missile.
—David Szondy
february 08, New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
The Canadiens trailed the Sabres 2-1 through 40 minutes Saturday and, as this heat map from Natural Stat Trick demonstrates, were not getting shots off from the areas of the ice necessary for scoring.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrates
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Back at Rock Villa, a sip and paint with local artist Colin Peters proves an afternoon well spent.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
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Kirundo Mini Dress Navy proves itself as an underrated winter staple in this A-line mini.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Senate Bill 1 also establishes the time frame for Medicaid eligibility redeterminations, and requires the secretary of the Family and Social Services Administration to transmit certain information to the federal government to prevent multiple state Medicaid enrollment.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Lemon Grove City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to adopt an urgency ordinance that establishes temporary protections for residential renters.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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This months-long CNN investigation reveals the depths of the debacle.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The National Assessment of Educational Progress, for instance, reveals that many students are advancing through grade levels without a corresponding improvement in their reading fluency or comprehension.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Guthrie explains experiences like this taught her faith is forged, not in moments of ease or happiness, but in the lowest points of adversity.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Whitwam explains that Catalina mule deer hunting was traditionally reserved for island residents and their guests, or hunters who were willing to book with a local guide.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
6 Feb. 2026
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The situation illustrates how decades after the devastating 1990s wars in the former Yugoslavia, the region lags behind the rest of Europe both economically and with regard to environmental protection.—
Eldar Emric,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Altman’s frustration perfectly illustrates how AI companies have driven themselves into a corner.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
5 Feb. 2026
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Footage of the incident shows King Charles greeting dozens of residents when one man shouted at him, asking whether the monarch had urged police to investigate his disgraced brother, according to The Times.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Our research shows these concerts significantly increased occupancy rates in short-term rentals – although the effect did not translate to hotels.—
Gidon Jakar,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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The commercial started with the team’s helmet, which prominently displays the Cadillac logo and team name above the visor.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Our own Metropolitan Museum displays a copy of that swollen right-hand — cast in bronze for Saint-Gaudens in the 1880s.—
Harold Holzer,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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At the video's end, the man clarifies that the cold-blooded iguanas are not dead, but rather in brumation — reptiles' version of hibernation.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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The bill amends the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act and the Medical Cannabis Regulation Act, harmonizes tax and enforcement provisions, and clarifies how cannabis will be treated across state codes.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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