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as in proves
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 establishes
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 reveals
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 explains
to make plain or understandable
a few striking facts should demonstrate the complex nature of our topic
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as in illustrates
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 demonstrates
Chenhao Hu, a doctoral student at Penn Engineering and the study’s first author, said the coral’s skeleton demonstrates how nature can create materials with remarkable adaptability, which could inspire new technologies for human use.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Mercedez is an outstanding student who demonstrates strong academic dedication alongside her extracurricular commitments.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
This seamless integration of agriculture and engineering demonstrates that innovation can safeguard both the product and the environment.
—William Jones, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The first vineyard home staged by KWD (pictured) demonstrates the chic touch buyers can expect.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
The effectiveness of eBird also demonstrates how much wild birds are loved.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
At the same time, research demonstrates customers want to see their values reflected in their purchases.
—Tensie Whelan, Harvard Business Review, 24 Oct. 2025
Attorneys told Public Investigator that Kaplan's story demonstrates the importance of developing a clear plan for returning to work while managing a disability.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
There’s been a misguided assertion that what’s happening with ICE is only a Latino issue, but ICE’s bombardment of both Black and Brown communities in Chicago demonstrates otherwise.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Mercedez is an outstanding student who demonstrates strong academic dedication alongside her extracurricular commitments.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
This seamless integration of agriculture and engineering demonstrates that innovation can safeguard both the product and the environment.
—William Jones, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The first vineyard home staged by KWD (pictured) demonstrates the chic touch buyers can expect.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
The effectiveness of eBird also demonstrates how much wild birds are loved.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
At the same time, research demonstrates customers want to see their values reflected in their purchases.
—Tensie Whelan, Harvard Business Review, 24 Oct. 2025
Attorneys told Public Investigator that Kaplan's story demonstrates the importance of developing a clear plan for returning to work while managing a disability.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
There’s been a misguided assertion that what’s happening with ICE is only a Latino issue, but ICE’s bombardment of both Black and Brown communities in Chicago demonstrates otherwise.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrates
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Few people have mastered the art of quietly luxurious style as well as Gwyneth Paltrow, and a quick scroll through her Instagram page proves it.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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An evening with the Addams proves just the remedy.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile the Magisterium has come under the control of one Marcel Delamare, an ideologue who establishes a quasi-fascist regime in Britain.—
Lev Grossman,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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The faculty group said the question was specifically meant to address the controversial antisemitism bill — AB 715 — Newsom signed earlier this month, which establishes a new Office of Civil Rights and a statewide Antisemitism Prevention Coordinator in an effort to rein in antisemitism in schools.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Moore’s journey reveals how Black Nationalism emerged not simply as a rejection of American ideals, but as a demand for their true fulfillment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The shuffle in leadership also reveals internal disagreements within the administration about enforcement strategy.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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The canal connected increasingly specialized regions in the early US, explains historian Roger Ransom.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
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The fact that only 24 examples of the Torpedo exist—each with distinctive hull colors, fabrics, and leathers—explains the brand’s heirloom appeal.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
26 Oct. 2025
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The anecdote also illustrates a leadership philosophy Weeks has maintained throughout his tenure.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Pacific transit route The family’s experience illustrates how Ecuador has become a critical route in the cocaine trade.—
David Culver,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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The clip, just over a minute long, shows officers shouting commands as a woman in a keffiyeh steps past a blue line painted on the property.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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FactSet data shows that more than three-quarters of the companies that have so far posted results exceeded analysts' earnings estimates.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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Users typed a url in the navigation bar, or typed a search query in that same space—a feature that Opera first pioneered but which was soon copied by Google—and the browser takes the user to that web address or a search results page, which displays a list of links.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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The counter displays a little extra character thanks to the decorative ogee edges.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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The announcement clarifies Bordeaux's return to active wrestling following her WWE exit.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Proposition 411 clarifies the city manager’s role.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Demonstrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrates. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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