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as in proving
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 establishing
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 displaying
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 explaining
to make plain or understandable
a few striking facts should demonstrate the complex nature of our topic
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as in illustrating
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 demonstrating
If a property is flagged, farmers may challenge the designation by demonstrating that the deforestation was legal.
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ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Despite the promising development, a string of other restaurants and businesses have been left out, demonstrating deeper challenges for the corridor in the long term.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The couple anticipated the mechanics of contemporary celebrity culture, demonstrating that even scandal could elevate an artist, and that controversy could be a tool rather than a liability.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
The 81-year-old started demonstrating over 50 years ago during the anti-Vietnam War movement.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Across 180 trials, the drone achieved a reported success rate ranging from 72 percent to 100 percent, demonstrating its ability to maneuver through cluttered and visually obscured environments.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Companies like Eco World Water and other innovators are demonstrating better practical solutions.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
However, in the 61 years since SNAP-10A, there have been no further missions successfully demonstrating nuclear electric propulsion, but there have been many attempts to do so.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The biological plausibility of this being a risk factor for eventually developing MDS is absolutely there, and what remained was getting an adequate registry for demonstrating this.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Despite the promising development, a string of other restaurants and businesses have been left out, demonstrating deeper challenges for the corridor in the long term.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The couple anticipated the mechanics of contemporary celebrity culture, demonstrating that even scandal could elevate an artist, and that controversy could be a tool rather than a liability.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
The 81-year-old started demonstrating over 50 years ago during the anti-Vietnam War movement.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Across 180 trials, the drone achieved a reported success rate ranging from 72 percent to 100 percent, demonstrating its ability to maneuver through cluttered and visually obscured environments.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Companies like Eco World Water and other innovators are demonstrating better practical solutions.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
However, in the 61 years since SNAP-10A, there have been no further missions successfully demonstrating nuclear electric propulsion, but there have been many attempts to do so.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The biological plausibility of this being a risk factor for eventually developing MDS is absolutely there, and what remained was getting an adequate registry for demonstrating this.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrating
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But Viktor Arvidsson, who assisted on all three regulation goals and is proving to be a fantastic acquisition, beat Greaves on a backhander to cash the two highly improbable points.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Saudi Arabia is also proving its usefulness as a US ally.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Once soil health improves, many gardeners find that digging individual planting holes is sufficient for establishing crops.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Angine de Poitrine are more like Meshuggah or Dawn of Midi, establishing a meter and then creating rhythmic illusions using creative bursts of syncopation.—
Christopher R. Weingarten,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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Curator argues for replacing—or at least displaying both—while The Boss, beholden to donors and a governing board, insists Old Art stays and New Art must go.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Take a peek at RetroCast The feature, displaying weather from New York City on Friday, April 3, 2026, closely recreates the look and feel of old-school local forecast segments, opening with a rotating globe-style display before transitioning into a full-screen forecast.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Both Miller and Martinez shared a similar sentiment, explaining that business owners need to be ready to network and create a social media strategy.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The proposal does not include a summary explaining the purpose of the observance, and no additional details have been published outlining how the dates would be calculated beyond the language in the bill text.—
Sam Stevenson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The house later became part of a much larger strategic play, illustrating his approach to dealmaking.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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The war in Iran and bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz is further illustrating the need to integrate newer tools into modern warfare.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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The complaint included Colorado State Patrol inspection records showing 19 notices in the years leading up to the crash -- most related to brake problems.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Auriemma wasn’t finished showing his displeasure.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Actor Todd Bridges has officially filed for divorce from his wife of three months after revealing their split.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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More than three decades later, Stiller revisits the sport with the docuseries that follows five bowlers on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour, revealing the realities of life on the road.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Stepping outside your everyday life has a way of clarifying what actually matters, and returning home with fresh eyes often makes the decisions that felt tough seem far more manageable.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Start by clarifying priorities and boundaries this morning, then build steady momentum through the afternoon as support gathers and timing clicks into place.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Demonstrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrating. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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