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as in rally
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 display
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 demonstration Its call for a day of blockades, strikes, boycotts, demonstrations and other acts of protest came as Bayrou was preparing plans to massively slash public spending by $51 billion to rein in France's growing deficit and trillions in debts. Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025 From demonstrations outside of major award events like the Indie Spirits, Oscars, and more, pro-Palestinian protesters have called for an end to bloodshed in Gaza via public forums. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025 Other options include visits to Florence’s storied leathermaking workshops or a tour and demonstration at Antico Setificio Fiorentino, the historic silk mill that still produces textiles with original 18th-century looms. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025 On Monday, demonstrations gripped Kathmandu and police opened fire on the crowds, killing at least 19 people. Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for demonstration
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Noun
  • One rally spectator was killed and two others were critically injured during the shooting.
    Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Zachariah Qureshi, 25, who lives in Utah, attended Kirk’s rally at Utah Valley University in Orem on Wednesday, his family said.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • The glasses, which costs $799, contain a small digital display that can be controlled via hand gestures through a wristband powered by neural technology, confirming a CNBC report in August.
    Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The high-resolution display can be controlled using a wrist accessory called the Meta Neural Band.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • During a demo, Zuckerberg repeatedly attempted to call Meta tech chief Andrew Bosworth unsuccessfully.
    Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
  • In another demo, a user is seen translating a sign.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The eligibility dates for the 2024 Emmy Awards apply to shows that aired between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
  • My weekend streaming guide is live, so be sure to check that out for some new show and movie ideas.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025

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“Demonstration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstration. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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