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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
Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
The system was recently demonstrated in a footage shared by the Beijing Institute of Technology’s (BIT) school of mechanical engineering.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
That, more than any individual legal task, is what the signers of the Declaration demonstrated in July 1776.
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Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Throughout its economic modernization, the country has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to absorb foreign innovations, improve upon them, and eventually become a global competitor.
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Rainer Zitelmann,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
These songs spoke truth to power and demonstrated how people can wield traditional music to spotlight the economic anxieties of the working class.
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Ted Olson,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Extension of the trade deal should be contingent upon demonstrated compliance with these commitments.
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Serge Dedina,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2026
Piepenbrink and others in the historical society displayed original photos, signs, pamphlets, bobbleheads and other merchandise that demonstrated life surrounding the racetrack.
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Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
For more than a decade, Connecticut voters have clearly demonstrated that scapegoating vulnerable people and turning our community’s health and rights into a spectacle is not what our state is about.
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Matthew Blinstrubas,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Verb
Tens of thousands of protestors have demonstrated daily over the past month.
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Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
The system was recently demonstrated in a footage shared by the Beijing Institute of Technology’s (BIT) school of mechanical engineering.
—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
That, more than any individual legal task, is what the signers of the Declaration demonstrated in July 1776.
—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Throughout its economic modernization, the country has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to absorb foreign innovations, improve upon them, and eventually become a global competitor.
—
Rainer Zitelmann,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
These songs spoke truth to power and demonstrated how people can wield traditional music to spotlight the economic anxieties of the working class.
—
Ted Olson,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Extension of the trade deal should be contingent upon demonstrated compliance with these commitments.
—
Serge Dedina,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2026
Piepenbrink and others in the historical society displayed original photos, signs, pamphlets, bobbleheads and other merchandise that demonstrated life surrounding the racetrack.
—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
For more than a decade, Connecticut voters have clearly demonstrated that scapegoating vulnerable people and turning our community’s health and rights into a spectacle is not what our state is about.
—
Matthew Blinstrubas,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrated
Adjective
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There is no confirmed list, but that hasn’t stopped fans and the media from throwing out names like Callum Turner, Harris Dickinson and Jacob Elordi.
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That brings the confirmed One UI 9 internal testing lineup to the Galaxy S23, S24, S24 FE, S25, S26, A35, A56 and now the A57.
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Their play proved why, even in the face of adversity in the second half.
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The fear that Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, established in Ethiopia, would reign supreme after Ethiopia deregulated the largest telecommunications market proved misplaced.
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In Wednesday's hearing, DHS said that a law established this year helped create a team that would provide resources to patients who experience disruptions in care.
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The bill also established new borrowing caps for parents and graduate students who take out loans, and imposed new restrictions for Pell Grants, among other measures.
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While chatting with ExtraTV at the Tight Ends & Friends concert presented by Sports Illustrated and Reese's, San Francisco 49ers player George Kittle confirmed he was invited to the upcoming ceremony — and revealed one of the pair's wedding rules.
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Research on elite competitive eaters revealed that some individuals can train to increase the elasticity of their stomachs.
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After the revolution, explained Miller, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton wasn't liking how the country's coffers were looking.
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In the majority opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts explained the constitutional rationale behind the decision.
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The original webtoon series was created by Chugong, illustrated by DUBU (REDICE STUDIO), and adapted by h-goon (published by D&C MEDIA).
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OpenAI’s o1 model illustrated this clearly on hard mathematical reasoning benchmarks.
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Despite a viral online claim, scientists and doctors have repeatedly said the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin is not a proven treatment.
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The proven path to better gut health has not changed and needs no at-home stool test.
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As he was wheeled away to a waiting ambulance, Gil wore an oxygen mask and neck brace, and his face showed bruising.
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Khamenei’s son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei has yet to appear, as video showed three of Ali Khamenei’s other children at the ceremony.
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“Demonstrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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