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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 mission is testing the space capsule's life support system and demonstrating its ability to maneuver during rendezvous and (simulated) docking activities.
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Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Two distinct color stories emerged—ones rooted in boldly saturated primary shades, the other in pale pastel tones typically associated with this time of year—demonstrating that the best colorful sneakers this season span the full spectrum.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2026
At the farm level, Trust Protocol growers are demonstrating the positive impacts of these practices.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
The project was completed in collaboration with construction company Serendix and West Japan Railway Company (JR West), demonstrating how robotics and 3D printing could significantly reduce construction time and disruption to infrastructure operations.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Some of the helpers were non-kin, demonstrating cooperative social behavior that extends beyond family bonds.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
This can look like attending their sports games, or taking them to ballet practice, demonstrating your support for their passions.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 4 Apr. 2026
If a property is flagged, farmers may challenge the designation by demonstrating that the deforestation was legal.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Despite the promising development, a string of other restaurants and businesses have been left out, demonstrating deeper challenges for the corridor in the long term.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Two distinct color stories emerged—ones rooted in boldly saturated primary shades, the other in pale pastel tones typically associated with this time of year—demonstrating that the best colorful sneakers this season span the full spectrum.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2026
At the farm level, Trust Protocol growers are demonstrating the positive impacts of these practices.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
The project was completed in collaboration with construction company Serendix and West Japan Railway Company (JR West), demonstrating how robotics and 3D printing could significantly reduce construction time and disruption to infrastructure operations.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Some of the helpers were non-kin, demonstrating cooperative social behavior that extends beyond family bonds.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
This can look like attending their sports games, or taking them to ballet practice, demonstrating your support for their passions.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 4 Apr. 2026
If a property is flagged, farmers may challenge the designation by demonstrating that the deforestation was legal.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Despite the promising development, a string of other restaurants and businesses have been left out, demonstrating deeper challenges for the corridor in the long term.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrating
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But Ganzorigt’s army of It-girl clients are currently proving how many ways there are to wear the look.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
6 Apr. 2026
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Kris Bubic’s rough first inning Royals starter Kris Bubic got off to a rough start, the strike zone proving elusive.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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After years of attempts to get a measure off the ground, Georgia lawmakers have passed a bill establishing a statewide office to promote and support the music industry.—
Savannah Sicurella,
AJC.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will start direct negotiations with Lebanon on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations between the two countries.—
Jennifer Hansler,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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The glasses' interface is simple, built around a multi-tab dashboard screen for displaying information and a pop-up menu that provides access to the active features.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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South Korean media reported the projectile, also likely a ballistic missile, disappeared from South Korean military radars after displaying an abnormal development in the initial launch stage.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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So the two simplest logical paths for explaining neutrino mass led to the same place.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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In these three hours, Euphoria is mostly just reassembling the board, explaining everyone’s lingering connections and building up to Nate and Cassie’s wedding.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Adapted from Antonio Scurati’s novel, the series delves into the darker aspects of Mussolini’s character, illustrating how his toxic masculinity and exploitation of fear led to his ascent, while inviting viewers to reflect on the broader implications of his story in today’s political landscape.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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Crucially, the show’s histrionic extravagance had a purpose in illustrating the life-or-death stakes of youthful emotion.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Stunning photos taken by the crew were released on Tuesday, April 7, one day after their loop around the moon, showing spectacular views and a solar eclipse in space.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Visit the product recall page on the company's website to register for the recall and follow the instructions on how to request replacement parts, which include uploading a photo showing the original attachment accessories in the trash.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Without revealing too much, Stieve suggested the sequel would focus less on rewriting the cat-and-mouse playbook and more on how their villain has adapted to it over the years.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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Over the next decade and a half Allen continued to evolve stylistically and lyrically, moving from pop culture commentary to more emotionally revealing narratives about marital breakdowns, motherhood, and personal identity crises.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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After an overly mopey Season 1, letting our series lead actually take pleasure in a life that most people can only dream about is a smart shift, but Tropper also gives Coop two distinct, disparate, and clarifying obstacles.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
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Taryn Manning is clarifying an incident captured on video, and making accusations against the woman at the center of it all.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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