1
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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2
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
Tests in both artificial and real human saliva produced the same result, demonstrating that the single-application ELR coating could recreate enamel and withstand real-world impacts.
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New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
The probe will then continue toward the main-belt comet 311P/PANSTARRS, demonstrating multi-target capability and testing autonomous navigation, anchoring, and sampling systems essential for future mining missions.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
To remind residents of winter driving hazards, the Michigan State Police posted a video on X demonstrating how to recover from skidding on a slippery road.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Twenty-two earthquakes were recorded in the Kamchatka region within a single day in early November 2025, demonstrating the potential for earthquake swarms in highly active zones.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
She has continually innovated, elevated, and strengthened Variety with vision and passion, demonstrating an unparalleled ability to embrace challenges and drive success.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas Once again demonstrating her commitment to the bit, here’s Monáe in a full Sally getup at a recent Nightmare Before Christmas concert at the Hollywood Bowl.
—James Factora, Them., 28 Oct. 2025
That correlation shifted in 2018, demonstrating that macroeconomic conditions and federal budgets have become increasingly disconnected.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Three members of the Elm Fork chapter were arrested on assault charges during a violent altercation with Christian counterprotesters demonstrating outside a drag show.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
The probe will then continue toward the main-belt comet 311P/PANSTARRS, demonstrating multi-target capability and testing autonomous navigation, anchoring, and sampling systems essential for future mining missions.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
To remind residents of winter driving hazards, the Michigan State Police posted a video on X demonstrating how to recover from skidding on a slippery road.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Twenty-two earthquakes were recorded in the Kamchatka region within a single day in early November 2025, demonstrating the potential for earthquake swarms in highly active zones.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
She has continually innovated, elevated, and strengthened Variety with vision and passion, demonstrating an unparalleled ability to embrace challenges and drive success.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas Once again demonstrating her commitment to the bit, here’s Monáe in a full Sally getup at a recent Nightmare Before Christmas concert at the Hollywood Bowl.
—James Factora, Them., 28 Oct. 2025
That correlation shifted in 2018, demonstrating that macroeconomic conditions and federal budgets have become increasingly disconnected.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Three members of the Elm Fork chapter were arrested on assault charges during a violent altercation with Christian counterprotesters demonstrating outside a drag show.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrating
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New governors-elect Sherrill and Virginia’s Abigail Spanberger did as well, proving that moderate candidates can succeed with a centrist message, but Mamdani likely will retain the spotlight given New York’s place as the center of the media universe.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Incredibly, that level of authenticity won over the oft-unmovable TikTok comment section, proving that, in just a few months, Bunna has built a fanbase intimately in-tune with both her artistry and her personhood.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Dodgers went on a free agent spending spree after winning the 2024 World Series in an effort to create a dynasty, defending their title and establishing themselves in the record books.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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In various online forums, people are proposing ideas such as reviving bartering systems among neighbors or establishing community gardens in spaces like churches and recreational centers.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
31 Oct. 2025
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro also said that Carranza was innocent and that his boat was displaying a distress signal at the time of the attack, according to CBS News.—
Amy McCarthy,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Alongside the garments, the museum is displaying 12 original drawings by Balenciaga, dated between 1950 and 1968, from the Balenciaga Archives in Paris, shown in Italy for the first time.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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The sheriff rebutted these calls by explaining that due to the executive order signed by Braun in January and related directives from Attorney General Todd Rokita, he was forced to comply with federal immigration efforts.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
31 Oct. 2025
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And politicians often use them as a way of explaining why things are going in a wrong direction, instead of taking responsibility for whatever goes wrong, or simply to raise fear.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Jayhawks would go onto win 38-21, with that particular drive illustrating the dominance of Kansas’ ground game Saturday.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Nov. 2025
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But before the Dragon Ball anime, Toriyama worked on character designs for the Dragon Quest series, illustrating, among dozens of others, the instantly recognizable Slime seen in every entry in the series.—
Rhi Easby,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
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The end result promptly went viral on TikTok, with thousands of people commenting on videos showing the cast’s bows on Saturday at the Savoy Theatre in London.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The user shared another clip in the thread that followed, showing the G1 breaking into a room like a burglar, shattering a glass door.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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The actress died from bone cancer in 2018 at the age of 92, a little over a year after revealing her diagnosis in April 2017.—
Michele Corriston,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Elizabeth Taylor’s close friend is revealing intimate new details about the screen icon’s love life.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Thanks for clarifying, Michael.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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The noncomedogenic formula retains face oil’s nourishing benefits while honing in on calming, clarifying, and evening.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Demonstrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrating. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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