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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
Kinethreads demonstrates that high-quality haptics no longer need to be locked behind expensive, rigid exoskeletons.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
In this era, as the rest of the postseason field demonstrates, that makes Milwaukee one of the exceptions to the rule.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The Glassboro rollout demonstrates how technology can detect threats and share critical information in seconds.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
As the market data tracked by partnerships like JAFF Market and Cinepoint demonstrates Indonesian cinema’s quantitative success, the producers driving this transformation are focused on qualitative challenges that will determine whether the current boom becomes a sustainable cultural movement.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Each of the three songs reach farther and farther back in the genre’s sound, in effect providing a trip down memory lane that demonstrates how much a music can change while still maintaining its innate identity.
—Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Yet another said to avoid the influenza vaccine in a patient with an egg allergy, although the data demonstrates that vaccination would be safe.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent research demonstrates that private equity is playing an increasing role in psychiatric hospitals, and that has some federal officials worried.
—Eli Cahan, ProPublica, 23 Sep. 2025
Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement that the verdict against Routh demonstrates the Justice Department’s commitment to punishing those who engage in political violence.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 23 Sep. 2025
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
In this era, as the rest of the postseason field demonstrates, that makes Milwaukee one of the exceptions to the rule.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The Glassboro rollout demonstrates how technology can detect threats and share critical information in seconds.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
As the market data tracked by partnerships like JAFF Market and Cinepoint demonstrates Indonesian cinema’s quantitative success, the producers driving this transformation are focused on qualitative challenges that will determine whether the current boom becomes a sustainable cultural movement.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Each of the three songs reach farther and farther back in the genre’s sound, in effect providing a trip down memory lane that demonstrates how much a music can change while still maintaining its innate identity.
—Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Yet another said to avoid the influenza vaccine in a patient with an egg allergy, although the data demonstrates that vaccination would be safe.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent research demonstrates that private equity is playing an increasing role in psychiatric hospitals, and that has some federal officials worried.
—Eli Cahan, ProPublica, 23 Sep. 2025
Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement that the verdict against Routh demonstrates the Justice Department’s commitment to punishing those who engage in political violence.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrates
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Crewe Tractor’s story proves that a business guided by values, responsibility, and community care can turn criticism into trust, engagement, and even inspiration.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Here’s more in this story that proves forgiveness can overshadow tragedy.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The flippancy with which these characters are made to bite the dust establishes the film’s combustible tone.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Slowly rising closer to its preseason number (+750), Kansas City looks dangerous as the roster gets healthy and Patrick Mahomes establishes a rhythm.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The 2025 State of the World’s Girls report by global NGO Plan International reveals how these relationships leave girls vulnerable for the rest of their lives.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Bersten, 31, reveals he’s been pleased with the Dynasty actress’s work ethic in rehearsal despite the injuries plaguing her.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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The source explains that Meghan still has a level of mistrust towards the firm.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
27 Sep. 2025
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As Lee explains further, his team tested several mixtures before finding the right one.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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This ruling comes amid broader debates in the United States over the future of TPS, a humanitarian immigration program, and illustrates the judiciary’s influential role in shaping national immigration policy.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Shot on location surrounded by her horses, the campaign illustrates elevated pieces designed for today’s modern wardrobe, and shows Springsteen in her truest from.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Two no-trump shows some interest in game and asks about partner's second suit as well as his strength.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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Video from the scene shows dark billowing smoke rising into the air and multiple firetrucks working to extinguish the fire.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Businesses are finding that people enjoy planning Halloween displays well ahead of the holiday.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Entries for its 2025 Annual National Gingerbread House Competition are now being accepted, after it the event was canceled last year — though the inn put gingerbread displays all around Asheville instead.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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Therien clarifies that's just one option for play, though.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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The new rule clarifies the use of electronic devices and what is permitted in the sport; new rules were added last season to allow coaches to communicate electrrocially in games.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Demonstrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrates. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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