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as in to prove
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 to establish
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 to reveal
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 to explain
to make plain or understandable
a few striking facts should demonstrate the complex nature of our topic
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as in to illustrate
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 demonstrate
Not least the fact that clubs other than City will be monitoring Gibbs-White’s position, with the 26-year-old England international having demonstrated his value emphatically again during a season in which Forest pushed for a top-five finish for many months.
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Paul Taylor, New York Times, 6 June 2025
And a lack of both discipline and points — as demonstrated during most of Daboll’s tenure — is a bad combination and sign for 2025.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
City and library officials say the murals further demonstrate the city’s effort to draw people to the downtown and lakefront areas.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Netflix’s dark comedy is full of drama, romance and the bonds of sisterhood
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Sirens demonstrates that wanting more in life while staying true to oneself might be easier said than done.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 24 May 2025
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Paul Taylor, New York Times, 6 June 2025
And a lack of both discipline and points — as demonstrated during most of Daboll’s tenure — is a bad combination and sign for 2025.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
City and library officials say the murals further demonstrate the city’s effort to draw people to the downtown and lakefront areas.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Netflix’s dark comedy is full of drama, romance and the bonds of sisterhood
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Sirens demonstrates that wanting more in life while staying true to oneself might be easier said than done.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrate
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Mira proved a success almost immediately, with the first vehicle launching in 2023 and operating for a year in space, demonstrating ample mobility before finally depleting its propellant tanks.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
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Trump’s advisers remain animated by the unyielding belief that the economic experts were proven wrong in Trump’s first term.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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In spite of his ability to carry the ball forward — a point of difference from his fellow midfielders — Willock has never quite established himself as integral, at least in part because of his struggles with injury.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Finally, establish a dynamic process for regularly updating valuations, as technology markets fluctuate rapidly due to new product releases and evolving demand.—
Albert Golukhov,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Diary entries written by Luigi Mangione reveal the now 27-year-old’s detailed thinking before the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year, a new court filing shows.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Zooming in reveals a poor level of detail, while the colors look unnaturally bright.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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On Thursday's episode of the In the Mind of Jax Taylor podcast, Taylor explained to his sister Jenny that certain posts on social media can be triggering.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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That pride helps explain why fighting bulls eat so well.—
Chang W. Lee,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Rahm, who took 35 putts, was asked if his score could illustrate how tough Oakmont was playing.—
Apress,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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But this kind of analysis helps illustrate who benefits and who is hurt by a bill.—
Emily Badger,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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The release did not specify the date of the arrest, but Ada County Jail records show that Teague was booked Thursday evening.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
14 June 2025
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Others showed entire buildings having collapsed, with rubble carpeting the street.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Although each of their first-rounders this decade now has made the majors, to this point only Neto has displayed star potential.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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The make-up of this year’s squad for the Under-21 Euros is slightly different, but the aim is similar: to win, and display why they are highly rated along the way.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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Use these prompts to clarify thinking, then test insights through actual leadership situations.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Before she’s had time to clarify matters, a TV monitor in the bank lobby shows live news reportage, casting her as the alleged perpetrator of a hostage crisis the whole city is watching unfold.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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“Demonstrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrate. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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