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as in rallies
a mass meeting for the purpose of displaying or arousing support for a cause or person
disgruntled students organized a demonstration to protest the change in university policy
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as in displays
an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect
staged a grand demonstration of her love for her husband with a candlelight-and-champagne Valentine's Day dinner
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Recent Examples of demonstrations
Charges against 17 people arrested during demonstrations against Operation Midway Blitz immigration raids around Chicagoland last year have been dismissed as prosecutorial accusations have faded.
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
For the two-week trip, Vast put a call out for research proposals and will focus on biology and biotechnology, physical sciences, human research and technology demonstrations.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
With the nation still reeling, details about victims are trickling out and the world is gradually getting a clearer picture of the violence used to suppress the nationwide demonstrations.
—Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Why is there never a single mention, either in conversation or during demonstrations, of Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan?
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
The planes used in Wednesday’s demonstrations, the F-16 and the Super Tucano, cannot operate off carriers.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
There isn’t a specific board policy addressing walkouts, but students have the constitutional right to participate in demonstrations, Schulte said.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Workshops and craft demonstrations are also sometimes available.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Her attorney at the time said the council member’s message was meant to encourage peaceful demonstrations against such operations — not violence.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
For the two-week trip, Vast put a call out for research proposals and will focus on biology and biotechnology, physical sciences, human research and technology demonstrations.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
With the nation still reeling, details about victims are trickling out and the world is gradually getting a clearer picture of the violence used to suppress the nationwide demonstrations.
—Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Why is there never a single mention, either in conversation or during demonstrations, of Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan?
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
The planes used in Wednesday’s demonstrations, the F-16 and the Super Tucano, cannot operate off carriers.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
There isn’t a specific board policy addressing walkouts, but students have the constitutional right to participate in demonstrations, Schulte said.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Workshops and craft demonstrations are also sometimes available.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Her attorney at the time said the council member’s message was meant to encourage peaceful demonstrations against such operations — not violence.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrations
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Their prices suddenly ran out of momentum last week following jaw-dropping rallies, which were driven by turning to the safe-haven asset amid concerns over mounting global geopolitical uncertainty.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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To combat these House and Senate bills, constituents should contact their state legislators, attend committee hearings, join advocacy groups, educate their neighbors and community members, organize rallies and support legal challenges.—
Eleanor Sobel,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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The International Olympic Committee did not respond to a message seeking comment about the Saturday displays.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Open shelving displays ceramics and objects from the couple’s personal collection.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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Nobody, that is, apart from the nearly 50 million people in the United States who speak Spanish fluently — along with the countless viewers who didn’t need words to catch the vibe of a performance that will go down as one of the most memorable, impactful halftime shows of all time.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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Pop singer Demi Lovato has canceled five shows on their upcoming tour, including a Ball Arena concert, and pushed back the start date due to concerns about their health.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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For decades, Bonaly’s thrilling move could only be witnessed at exhibitions.—
Fernanda Figueroa,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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In 2017, community spaces in Boyle Heights housed one of her exhibitions, helping her build relationships with local residents.—
Yamlek Mojica,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Demonstrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrations. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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