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as in proved
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 established
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 revealed
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 explained
to make plain or understandable
a few striking facts should demonstrate the complex nature of our topic
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as in illustrated
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 demonstrated
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
This past weekend was a quieter frame at domestic turnstiles, but the results demonstrated the value of keeping movies in theaters for a long stretch.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 May 2026
Yes, as the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated, there’s no shortage of people willing to twist public health info into salty pretzels for political and financial gain.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The team also demonstrated that recycled proteins could be repurposed into adhesive hydrogels before being recycled again into fibers or gels, extending the material’s possible applications beyond textiles.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Meta, now a major festival sponsor, demonstrated its Ray-Ban glasses inside the Majestic Hotel.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
In 1965, Black Americans peacefully demonstrated for voting rights and were beaten by Alabama state troopers before returning two weeks later to complete their march under federal protection.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
SpaceX has demonstrated similar catch maneuvers with Starship’s Super Heavy booster on previous test flights.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 17 May 2026
Cadence Landing on the moon isn’t easy, as Neil Armstrong’s dicey touchdown during Apollo 11 famously demonstrated on July 20, 1969.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
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In the laboratory tests, the researchers demonstrated ultrafast proton transport inside this membrane at temperatures as high as 482 Fahrenheit (250 degrees Celsius).
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
This past weekend was a quieter frame at domestic turnstiles, but the results demonstrated the value of keeping movies in theaters for a long stretch.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 May 2026
Yes, as the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated, there’s no shortage of people willing to twist public health info into salty pretzels for political and financial gain.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The team also demonstrated that recycled proteins could be repurposed into adhesive hydrogels before being recycled again into fibers or gels, extending the material’s possible applications beyond textiles.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Meta, now a major festival sponsor, demonstrated its Ray-Ban glasses inside the Majestic Hotel.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
In 1965, Black Americans peacefully demonstrated for voting rights and were beaten by Alabama state troopers before returning two weeks later to complete their march under federal protection.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
SpaceX has demonstrated similar catch maneuvers with Starship’s Super Heavy booster on previous test flights.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 17 May 2026
Cadence Landing on the moon isn’t easy, as Neil Armstrong’s dicey touchdown during Apollo 11 famously demonstrated on July 20, 1969.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrated
Adjective
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While there's no confirmed location, yet, experts have been able to rule out a few possibilities.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The confirmed tornado moved across parts of Enid, a city of about 50,000 people in Garfield County near the state's northern border, according to the National Weather Service.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Those runs proved useful when Benge dropped a fly ball in the top of the seventh, allowing a run to score for the Yankees, who loaded the bases with no outs, forcing the Mets to go to the bullpen.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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But the same circuitry proved flexible enough to absorb social information, cultural norms and moral values across a lifetime.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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OpenAI had already established a for-profit subsidiary.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the resurgence of Eurasian empires—notably China and Russia—strikes at the heart of the cellular order established under American hegemony.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Far from an indictment of large language models, the ordeal revealed that even the country’s most prestigious attorneys rely on such services.—
Max Raskin,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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On the afternoon of the event, a Jewish man whose name was not revealed in court papers was walking his dog near the synagogue when Gitesatani approached from behind and punched him in the jaw, according to federal prosecutors.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Denise had explained that Djena didn’t have the necessary paperwork to enroll.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Special props to the jolly axe-throwing head of adventure, Nye Rees; personable Brasserie maitre d’, Javier Padron; and trainer Peter Sullivan, who explained the finer points of fasting for women whilst crucifying my glutes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Based on the book by Colin Meloy, illustrated by Carson Ellis, Wildwood follows the adventures of two seventh-graders who discover a magical world hidden in the forest outside their home in Portland, Oregon.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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As each decade was represented, the evolving fashion illustrated what women wore in the workforce, social movements and public life, highlighting how clothing both shaped and reflected their changing roles.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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These are newer, less proven and more interesting.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The Braves sent veteran pitcher Doyle Alexander to Detroit — the Tigers were in a playoff race and needed a proven starter — for Double-A pitching prospect Smoltz.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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Eisler showed him how to position himself on a metal-and-wood contraption called a reformer.—
Natalie Meade,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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While walking the carpet, which marked a fun outing for the longtime married couple and music collaborators, Chris showed his romantic affection towards his wife of nearly 20 years.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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“Demonstrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrated. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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