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as in rallies
a mass meeting for the purpose of displaying or arousing support for a cause or person
disgruntled students organized a demonstration to protest the change in university policy
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as in displays
an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect
staged a grand demonstration of her love for her husband with a candlelight-and-champagne Valentine's Day dinner
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Recent Examples of demonstrations
Madagascar was the site of a military coup earlier this month, the Associated Press reported, following demonstrations from young protesters concerning water and electricity outages.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Federal agents’ response to the demonstrations has drawn widespread outcry, notably when an area pastor was seen on video being shot in the head with pepper balls by officers perched on the roof of the Broadview ICE facility near Chicago.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The 1975 protest inspired generations of women's rights demonstrations and kickstarted a global gender equality movement.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Despite its size, early demonstrations suggest that Bumi can walk, balance, and dance with remarkable stability and fluidity for its price bracket.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Festivities also include face painting, sugar skull decorating and paper flower workshop along with a lowrider car show by the Callejeros de Encinitas Car Club, artist demonstrations, vendors and food truck.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Beijing may recognize a particular opposition figure as its preferred negotiation partner, while inciting public unrest and demonstrations against the Taipei government.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
The risk of miscalculation or escalation remains high as both sides pursue strategic demonstrations and reject compromise on Ukraine.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The outdoor festival will have fire pits and lounge seating where visitors can gather and warm up between visiting glass art demonstrations, workshops and interactive experiences.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Federal agents’ response to the demonstrations has drawn widespread outcry, notably when an area pastor was seen on video being shot in the head with pepper balls by officers perched on the roof of the Broadview ICE facility near Chicago.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The 1975 protest inspired generations of women's rights demonstrations and kickstarted a global gender equality movement.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Despite its size, early demonstrations suggest that Bumi can walk, balance, and dance with remarkable stability and fluidity for its price bracket.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Festivities also include face painting, sugar skull decorating and paper flower workshop along with a lowrider car show by the Callejeros de Encinitas Car Club, artist demonstrations, vendors and food truck.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Beijing may recognize a particular opposition figure as its preferred negotiation partner, while inciting public unrest and demonstrations against the Taipei government.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
The risk of miscalculation or escalation remains high as both sides pursue strategic demonstrations and reject compromise on Ukraine.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The outdoor festival will have fire pits and lounge seating where visitors can gather and warm up between visiting glass art demonstrations, workshops and interactive experiences.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrations
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Online commenters claiming to have attended the protests said some rallies were disrupted by supporters of the Counter-Racist Action Collective, an organization that has staged counter-protests in the past.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Where will Starbucks Workers United hold rallies and pickets?—
Mike Snider,
Louisville Courier Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
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The breakthrough marks a major step toward next-generation smart glasses and micro-displays, with potential impact across consumer electronics and medical devices.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Such emotional displays from dogs are not uncommon, according to similar moments often documented on social platforms.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sevilla in particular excelled at this during their 4-1 win this month as the map below shows.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Sarah McLachlan, please call The New Theatre & Restaurant in Overland Park, where shows run for weeks at a time, has provided an endless supply of actors to chat with.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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Passengers will also be privy to bespoke soundtracks, films, rotating digital art exhibitions and editorial storytelling with artists across the airlines media platforms.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Note that the museum is only open when exhibitions take place throughout the school year, so make sure to check the schedule here.—
Sophie-Claire Hoeller,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Demonstrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrations. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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