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as in proves
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 establishes
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 reveals
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 explains
to make plain or understandable
a few striking facts should demonstrate the complex nature of our topic
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as in illustrates
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 demonstrates
End-to-end humanoid control Figure claims Helix 02 demonstrates a major step forward in humanoid autonomy by performing continuous, multi-minute tasks that require tight integration of locomotion, dexterity, and sensing.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Interestingly, a 2023 study from the Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens demonstrates that dolphins can remember others’ signature whistles even after long periods of separation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The recently introduced No Surprises Enforcement Act, which aims to strengthen enforcement of the original statute, demonstrates that bipartisan support for billing reform is still strong.
—Armin Pazooki, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The incident demonstrates that freezing out a critical voice through administrative pressure constitutes an authoritarian suppression of dissent, with the blocking itself becoming more newsworthy and damaging to the administration than the governor’s original remarks would have been.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Bradley, who can barely walk on his injured leg, demonstrates no practical skills whatsoever to cope with their current predicament.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
But available empirical evidence demonstrates that this conventional wisdom is wrong.
—Gregory D. Squires, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2026
The broad range of companies fighting the cost-warping import taxes demonstrates how Trump’s chaotic trade war has disrupted all aspects of the economy, a Texas trade expert says.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Pinterest recently announced an important milestone that demonstrates the potential.
—Bill Ready, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Interestingly, a 2023 study from the Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens demonstrates that dolphins can remember others’ signature whistles even after long periods of separation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The recently introduced No Surprises Enforcement Act, which aims to strengthen enforcement of the original statute, demonstrates that bipartisan support for billing reform is still strong.
—Armin Pazooki, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The incident demonstrates that freezing out a critical voice through administrative pressure constitutes an authoritarian suppression of dissent, with the blocking itself becoming more newsworthy and damaging to the administration than the governor’s original remarks would have been.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Bradley, who can barely walk on his injured leg, demonstrates no practical skills whatsoever to cope with their current predicament.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
But available empirical evidence demonstrates that this conventional wisdom is wrong.
—Gregory D. Squires, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2026
The broad range of companies fighting the cost-warping import taxes demonstrates how Trump’s chaotic trade war has disrupted all aspects of the economy, a Texas trade expert says.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Pinterest recently announced an important milestone that demonstrates the potential.
—Bill Ready, Fortune, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrates
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Jane Fonda’s courtside look proves that the best outfits are built on pieces that do the work for you.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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This particularly applies to an opening visual metaphor, in which an old veteran is haunted by a vision of his past, which proves more excessive and obvious than enlightening.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court focused narrowly on the condo’s declaration, or the legal document that establishes the condominium, and the language in it.—
Catherine Odom
January 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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Helping fans better understand who artists are and what inspires them establishes real connections that turn casual listeners into long-term fans.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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This question reveals their decision-making process, timeline, and potential objections.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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But even the briefest glance at the accompanying illustration reveals that the piece involved little, if any, human oversight.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
22 Jan. 2026
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Accidental ingestion is safe for healthy adults, says Wang, who explains that the hard outer coating of citrus seeds prevents the release of potential toxins, allowing the seeds to pass through the body undigested.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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Carmi explains that progress was not linear for him, but the journey still feels well worth the challenges.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Manufacturing Innovation Is Scaling Solar’s Next Phase At the manufacturing and supply-chain level, SolarEdge’s January 2026 announcement illustrates how solar technology providers are adapting to rapid global growth.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Sanders threatening football players with monetary fines for failing to report to work illustrates his control as coach.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Video shows Thompson walking down the sidewalk outside the hotel when a man approaches from behind and opens fire.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hinton’s work shows how institutions—from urban police to public housing and segregated, underfunded schools—have, through their practices, entrenched a racially unjust status quo.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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The list below displays all public schools in alphabetical order, followed by private schools and then colleges and universities.—
Mike Toole,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Seeing the actress let her freak flag fly is a delight, and O’Brien, whose character also displays many facets, matches her step for step.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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The ordinance clarifies existing rules and ensures they are upheld by county contractors, grantees and leaseholders.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2026
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The ad clarifies that Ye now believes the diagnosis of bipolar disorder.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Demonstrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrates. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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