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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
To prevail in a habeas petition, Maxwell would need to show that serious constitutional violations occurred during her trial or sentencing, or that significant new evidence has emerged demonstrating her innocence.
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James Hill,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
The couple spent their weekend at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon, demonstrating the close relationship between the Japanese and Belgian royal families.
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Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
24 June 2026
Democratic primaries to replace longtime incumbents drew attention for demonstrating a generational change for the party.
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Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Instead, the public would be better served if utilities focused on demonstrating how future spending in their own sector will produce better outcomes.
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David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Through it all, Sirianni has been adaptable, demonstrating a willingness to make big changes on the fly.
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Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
The humanities will survive not by defending an imagined past of disinterested purity, but by demonstrating their necessity in a fractured republic.
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The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Previously, the company has also carried out tests demonstrating an inflight teaming of Hornet with Shield AI’s V-BAT UAS.
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Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Before the performance started and while the dancers were demonstrating their moves, Sandy Sherwood, the president of the volunteers organization and a former library employee, was sitting at a table with two other members, greeting people and taking donations.
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Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
James Hill,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
The couple spent their weekend at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon, demonstrating the close relationship between the Japanese and Belgian royal families.
—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
24 June 2026
Democratic primaries to replace longtime incumbents drew attention for demonstrating a generational change for the party.
—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Instead, the public would be better served if utilities focused on demonstrating how future spending in their own sector will produce better outcomes.
—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Through it all, Sirianni has been adaptable, demonstrating a willingness to make big changes on the fly.
—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
The humanities will survive not by defending an imagined past of disinterested purity, but by demonstrating their necessity in a fractured republic.
—
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Previously, the company has also carried out tests demonstrating an inflight teaming of Hornet with Shield AI’s V-BAT UAS.
—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Before the performance started and while the dancers were demonstrating their moves, Sandy Sherwood, the president of the volunteers organization and a former library employee, was sitting at a table with two other members, greeting people and taking donations.
—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrating
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Many are now scheduled for next year, proving again that delays are a constant in the space industry.
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As a result of Holzman’s advocacy and Dylan’s example, the singer-songwriter movement was born, once again proving that American music is defined not by its adherence to the past, but by its capacity for reinvention.
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Netanyahu said that Israel is allowing the Lebanese army to begin preparing to take control of territory, while the Israeli military is establishing two pilot zones.
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The Gateway space station planned for lunar orbit was also canceled in favor of a stronger focus on establishing a base on the moon's surface.
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But their loving, attentive mother soon began displaying signs of schizophrenia.
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On July 1, two people were arrested after reaching the top of the iconic New York City building, displaying a banner and appearing to stage a proposal.
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Infographic explaining Euclid's survey ESA The original image was captured in black and white, but color was added using observations from the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope located in Hawaii.
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The original is a minor Harding work, Bacon said, explaining why judges might not have recognized Allan’s submission as a re-creation.
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The rain and the plumbing disasters and the reservation-system crises and Richie’s inability to cancel anyone’s dinner all come right on top of one another, illustrating how frightening and overwhelming the day has become.
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While investors concentrate on NVIDIA's staggering growth rate, an even more revealing figure resides in its supply commitments, illustrating a calculated strategy to satisfy demand that skeptics argue may not be viable.
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The idea was to reflect girlhood through different periods of American history, showing the changes and similarities in books and their accompanying dolls and historically accurate outfits.
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What started as a small barbecue competition with 12 teams has become a 44-year tradition with more than 100 teams showing up and showing out at the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle.
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Two people lifted the box’s lid, revealing a pile of dusty items.
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Why do candidates feel comfortable asking revealing questions and practicing interview skills with an AI avatar?
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German courts are clarifying a gray area in the 2024 cannabis reform regarding the legal status of cannabis cuttings.
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After Micah’s birth, Lauryn posted a statement on X clarifying that Rohan was not her newborn's father.
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