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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
Nonetheless, the study marks an important step in demonstrating that reprogramming adult human cells into fertilizable gametes is technically possible.
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Reinforce the business case by demonstrating how face-to-face collaboration fuels innovation, improves problem-solving, and enhances team performance.
—Peter Cappelli, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Part of it is working, demonstrating and building these facilities with suppliers, but the other part is looking at making the plans open source, so anonymizing certain data and creating blueprints at the country level and product level.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Gardner orchestrates the scene; placing the girl in the center, then asking her, or perhaps even demonstrating, how to wrap the blanket around her body so her hands are concealed.
—Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
During the trials, according to a Board of Bar Overseers report, the prosecutors were engaging in misconduct that included withholding exculpatory evidence and demonstrating racial bias against the defendant in emails.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Health sector is the focus of public anger Moroccans have been demonstrating outside hospitals in cities and rural towns to denounce the decline of public services, local outlets reported.
—CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Protesters had rallied for days outside the Texas state capitol, demonstrating against Republican efforts to redraw the state’s congressional map.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
At midday, construction workers, including those building the World Trade Center, violently clashed with students demonstrating against the Vietnam War.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 27 Sep. 2025
Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Reinforce the business case by demonstrating how face-to-face collaboration fuels innovation, improves problem-solving, and enhances team performance.
—Peter Cappelli, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Part of it is working, demonstrating and building these facilities with suppliers, but the other part is looking at making the plans open source, so anonymizing certain data and creating blueprints at the country level and product level.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Gardner orchestrates the scene; placing the girl in the center, then asking her, or perhaps even demonstrating, how to wrap the blanket around her body so her hands are concealed.
—Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
During the trials, according to a Board of Bar Overseers report, the prosecutors were engaging in misconduct that included withholding exculpatory evidence and demonstrating racial bias against the defendant in emails.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Health sector is the focus of public anger Moroccans have been demonstrating outside hospitals in cities and rural towns to denounce the decline of public services, local outlets reported.
—CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Protesters had rallied for days outside the Texas state capitol, demonstrating against Republican efforts to redraw the state’s congressional map.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
At midday, construction workers, including those building the World Trade Center, violently clashed with students demonstrating against the Vietnam War.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrating
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With reputations and regional pride on the line, contestants will put their skills to the test in a series of epic, high-stakes challenges, proving their artistry and versatility to impress the judges.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Instead of proving your value to everyone, focus on embodying it.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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For years, advocates for expanding child birth options in Kentucky have called on lawmakers to reduce barriers to establishing freestanding birthing centers.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The numbers also suggest TCU will have an easier time establishing the run against a Colorado defense that ranks 15th in the league in rushing defense.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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Besides being easy to grasp and move around, this wooden toy’s smooth lines give it an heirloom quality for displaying in the nursery.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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That is, someone can experience hunger – not getting enough to eat – without displaying the physical signs of malnutrition.—
Tracy Roof,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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Disorders like tremors can be traced to specific misbehaving circuits in the brain, Munyon said while explaining the procedure.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Robinson also leans on ChatGPT to talk through lifestyle adjustments like meal prep ideas, travel accommodations, and communication strategies for explaining her health needs to clients and colleagues.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s post included a photo illustrating where the initial withdrawal line would be in relation to major cities like Rafah and Gaza City, as well as the Palestinian refugee camp Bureij.—
Callie Patteson,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Oct. 2025
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Over the course of the series, Heon has been diligently writing down and illustrating each of Ji-yeon’s culinary creations.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Our staff is showing a lot of faith in the New York Rangers this season.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Flagg finished the game with 10 points, six rebounds and three assists, showing his stat-stuffing potential while only playing the first half.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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The dark lavender-pink petals mature and fade to a soft pink, revealing a cluster of yellow stamens in the center.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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But what has shocked and outraged many is not only the brutality of the crime, but court documents revealing Dickey’s 39 arrests, and 25 felony charges before Logan’s murder.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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This clarifying clay mask pairs kaolin and bentonite clays with bamboo charcoal to draw out pore-clogging impurities and sweep away excess oil—without leaving your skin feeling parched.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Sep. 2025
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This could be with a sibling, neighbor or close friend, so clarifying boundaries is key.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Demonstrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrating. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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