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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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The confirmed death toll in the Los Angeles wildfires doubled Thursday night — from five fatalities to 10.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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The confirmed death toll in Buncombe County alone climbed to 35 and was expected to rise, officials said.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
1 Oct. 2024
Verb
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The second attempt for a preliminary injunction proved successful.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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And many strikes proved far deadlier.—
Patrick Kingsley,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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Buffett established the nonprofit charity in 1995.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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Traditionally, access to these roles required specific training or proximity to urban hubs where such industries were already established.—
Pandwe Gibson,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In recent weeks, Ancelotti has praised Paz and revealed that his former employers have been keeping tabs on the 20-year-old.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The identity of a third victim who was hospitalized has not been revealed.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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In a press release that was translated from Hebrew to English, the university explained that the artifacts date back to the Hellenistic period.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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The 2025 Golden Globes, explained The past few years, they've also been photographed at events like the US Open Men's Final and Beyoncé's birthday concert in 2023.—
David Oliver,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
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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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More than 330 million people throughout the world suffer from depressive disorders, and a 2019 study showed that 7% of Americans reported moderate or severe symptoms of depression in the previous two weeks.—
Ronnie Cohen,
NPR,
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
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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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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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