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as in proving
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 establishing
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 displaying
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 explaining
to make plain or understandable
a few striking facts should demonstrate the complex nature of our topic
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as in illustrating
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 demonstrating
The system has progressed through multiple stages of technical evaluation and validation, demonstrating its potential for operational use in counter-UAV missions.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Results from a handful of studies were middling — and then the largest study demonstrating its efficacy was retracted in January.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 10 Mar. 2026
Everyone’s response was slightly different, demonstrating the sheer dynamism and depth of the resort.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Like Lagrange, Rodríguez has only helped his case this spring, posting strong numbers while demonstrating some poise on the mound.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
The Proba-3 spacecraft entered their precise station-keeping formation in May 2025, demonstrating for the first time ever the ability for two spacecraft to remain in such synchronicity.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Iran's attack on the Ras Tanura refinery represents a major escalation, a Middle East analyst said, with Iran demonstrating that key Gulf energy infrastructure is within its reach, and investor sentiment was likely to worsen.
—David McHugh, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
Instead, the regime ignored it and responded to January’s protests with force, demonstrating that meaningful reform was not an option.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
This represents a dramatic turnaround from a $61 million operating cash outflow in 2024, demonstrating improving operational efficiency.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Results from a handful of studies were middling — and then the largest study demonstrating its efficacy was retracted in January.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 10 Mar. 2026
Everyone’s response was slightly different, demonstrating the sheer dynamism and depth of the resort.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Like Lagrange, Rodríguez has only helped his case this spring, posting strong numbers while demonstrating some poise on the mound.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
The Proba-3 spacecraft entered their precise station-keeping formation in May 2025, demonstrating for the first time ever the ability for two spacecraft to remain in such synchronicity.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Iran's attack on the Ras Tanura refinery represents a major escalation, a Middle East analyst said, with Iran demonstrating that key Gulf energy infrastructure is within its reach, and investor sentiment was likely to worsen.
—David McHugh, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
Instead, the regime ignored it and responded to January’s protests with force, demonstrating that meaningful reform was not an option.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
This represents a dramatic turnaround from a $61 million operating cash outflow in 2024, demonstrating improving operational efficiency.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrating
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Four years later in his 11th consecutive appearance in the desert, the question is less about proving himself and more about sustaining the level that carried him to the top tier of the game.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Despite these challenges, the verification system continued functioning throughout the entire flight, proving that blockchain technology can reliably operate on lightweight onboard hardware used in autonomous aerial vehicles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The government released thousands more documents in the decades that followed before establishing AARO to investigate sightings and publish reports.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Despite establishing nonbinary divisions across major marathons, the category still lacks prize money afforded to other divisions.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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There has been widespread GNSS spoofing and AIS manipulation, where tankers are digitally hijacked and tricked into displaying false coordinates that lead them into restricted territorial waters for seizure.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Nine total jawbones emerged over time, each displaying that same unmistakable twist.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Gassert disagreed with Dominguez’s decision to kick Oliveros out of the house, explaining that an agent’s morality shouldn’t be conditional.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Now, the Connecticut state legislature is moving to control the curriculum of all schools in the state without explaining why politicians know better than parents how to educate their children.—
Nicholas Tampio,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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States passed 90 policies bolstering high school career and technical education in 2024, illustrating its increasing political support.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Other nights, third-year forward Brandon Miller continues illustrating why Charlotte drafted him second in 2024.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Explosions were reported in the eastern and western parts of the capital with dramatic footage showing Tehran’s Mehrabad airport on fire.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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In footage played in court showing the women following an unmarked vehicle, they can be heard discussing their plan to observe an ICE raid.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The brand, which launched nearly one year ago in collaboration with Netflix, shared a statement with ABC News on Friday revealing the end of the union.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Using a technique called spectroscopy, this principle can be applied to light from gas clouds, revealing whether the gas is moving toward or away from Earth, and how fast.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Buy time by clarifying When you're caught off guard, asking a question in return can be a powerful move.—
Melody Wilding,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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When user requests are ambiguous, rather than simply assuming one specific interpretation, systems now often ask a clarifying question to reduce the risk of creating frustration or making mistakes.—
Frédéric Dalsace,
Harvard Business Review,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Demonstrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrating. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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