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as in to prove
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 to establish
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 to reveal
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 to explain
to make plain or understandable
a few striking facts should demonstrate the complex nature of our topic
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as in to illustrate
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 demonstrate
Zare’s team demonstrated the existence of micro-lightning, very small electricity discharges that occur between tiny droplets of water spray.
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Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
The partnership, which is inclusive of the club’s men’s and women’s teams, will drive awareness of the Maldives as a tourist destination, while demonstrating the activities, heritage and locations the island country has to offer.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2025
That means making sure the youngster can demonstrate enough self-control that allows the educational process to function.
—Vincent Turley, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
Our Patriots will take to the streets to peacefully demonstrate.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2025
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Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
The partnership, which is inclusive of the club’s men’s and women’s teams, will drive awareness of the Maldives as a tourist destination, while demonstrating the activities, heritage and locations the island country has to offer.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2025
That means making sure the youngster can demonstrate enough self-control that allows the educational process to function.
—Vincent Turley, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
Our Patriots will take to the streets to peacefully demonstrate.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrate
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Ellie Kemper is here to prove that it's never been easier to step out in style.—
Lizzie Hyman,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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For the third time, the referee went to the monitor, and Cook’s claims were proven correct, as the ref overturned the call on replay.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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Season 1 didn’t have a ton of mixing, but there was such a great conflict established between Armond and Shane.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The public safety department said a shelter had been established in Columbus, North Carolina.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
23 Mar. 2025
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Work ethic isn’t tested when things are easy, it’s revealed in the face of adversity.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Despite her recent accolades — including Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards — the actor revealed persistent struggles with self-confidence.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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This analysis of an innovative AI breakthrough is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI, including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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This find is particularly exciting, explained Ritvik Basant, who is a Ph.D. student at the University of Chicago and an author on a paper about the new discovery.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The tragic case of Kitty Genovese in 1964 famously illustrated this concept, though the case details have been subject to later scrutiny and revision.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Efficiency at what cost? Read: The rise of techno-authoritarianism Careless People illustrates how this ideological vacuum is filled by its leaders’ fleeting whims and governed by their fragile egos.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Recent polls have shown that Trump's handling of the economy is a key factor in his declining popularity on a national level.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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But retooling that one key word in the chorus shows his ability to personalize a piece of music and bring out its central meaning.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2025
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Above the doorways, delicate gold cherubs peer down, which Trump was keen to display as a symbolic gesture.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Dimon displays this principle by strengthening key relationships and positioning himself in a position of growth and development through frequent business travel and getting out of the office as much as possible.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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This article has been updated to clarify that the U.S. Department of Education erroneously listed The University of Tulsa instead of the University of Oklahoma, Tulsa School of Medicine.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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More discussions, and probably a phone call between the Russian and U.S. presidents, will be needed to clarify whether Mr. Putin’s slow-walking approach is just an attempt to bury the whole U.S. plan, or just evidence of an abundance of caution, experts say.—
Fred Weir,
The Christian Science Monitor,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Demonstrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrate. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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