as in confirmed
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as in proved
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 established
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 revealed
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 explained
to make plain or understandable
a few striking facts should demonstrate the complex nature of our topic
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as in illustrated
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 demonstrated
Trefis Team, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
This viewership surge, representing a 90% increase from the previous year, demonstrated the expanding audience base for women's sports.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Confidence is demonstrated in action.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
This demonstrated my problem-solving skills and showed leadership potential.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
Later Sunday, hundreds of people demonstrated in support of the Palestinian security forces, organized by the Fatah party that dominates the Palestinian Authority.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
As for the Pat-in-the-Pan Biscuit recipe, it was inspired by James Beard Award-winning Virginia Willis, a Georgia native, who visited America’s Test Kitchen and demonstrated a biscuit recipe that involved placing the biscuits close together on a sheet pan without space in between.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
The study demonstrated high levels of agreement between the two satellite measurements.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
As demonstrated, the model is getting good marks against practical testing of skilled human professionals.
—John Werner, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
Initially, the company demonstrated leadership in the energy sector by pledging to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
This viewership surge, representing a 90% increase from the previous year, demonstrated the expanding audience base for women's sports.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Confidence is demonstrated in action.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
This demonstrated my problem-solving skills and showed leadership potential.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
Later Sunday, hundreds of people demonstrated in support of the Palestinian security forces, organized by the Fatah party that dominates the Palestinian Authority.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
As for the Pat-in-the-Pan Biscuit recipe, it was inspired by James Beard Award-winning Virginia Willis, a Georgia native, who visited America’s Test Kitchen and demonstrated a biscuit recipe that involved placing the biscuits close together on a sheet pan without space in between.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
The study demonstrated high levels of agreement between the two satellite measurements.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
As demonstrated, the model is getting good marks against practical testing of skilled human professionals.
—John Werner, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrated
Adjective
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As of Saturday, the confirmed death toll was reported to have surpassed 1,600, with more than 3,400 injured, according to the AP.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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An untitled movie directed by Crispin starring Bruce Glover is listed on IMDb as being in post-production, with no confirmed release date.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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And many strikes proved far deadlier.—
Patrick Kingsley,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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The second attempt for a preliminary injunction proved successful.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Drivers here already pay congestion-style taxes for ride-sharing in certain parts of the city, a policy established during the COVID-era to close a budget gap.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2025
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At the end of that year, the City Council established a Task Force on Reparations to advise the mayor’s office on social justice policy.—
Michael Snyder,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Known for documenting her experiences on over 60 cruises, her journey aboard Global Mercy showcased a stark contrast to her usual floating escapes—and revealed how cruise ship design and operations underpin this vital humanitarian effort.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Later in May, it was revealed that a writers’ room would begin this past summer to develop two more seasons of the show.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Recently, Holland explained why the couple rarely walk red carpets together.—
People.com,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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The 2025 Golden Globes, explained The five-time Grammy-winning singer ended his final tour last summer.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Sunday’s game illustrated a stark contrast between the AFC West rivals, who both are in their first full seasons with their current coach.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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This map comes from a simulation of a portion of the cosmic web, with shock waves (white), magnetic fields (cyan), and radio light (pink) illustrated here.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Sunday, the map showed nearly all major highways in the northern half of the state are covered in snow.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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However, Barcelona showed a concentration and seriousness befitting of what was asked of them, but unbecoming of the turbulent moment this squad are going through.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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However, Wheal clarified that proposing at someone else's wedding is a different matter entirely.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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However, in a video on Out magazine’s Instagram, GLAAD’s Tony Morrison clarified its meaning.—
Lexi Carson,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Demonstrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrated. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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