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as in proving
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 establishing
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 displaying
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 explaining
to make plain or understandable
a few striking facts should demonstrate the complex nature of our topic
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as in illustrating
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 demonstrating
This project is writing a new chapter in the harmonious coexistence of manufacturing and nature, demonstrating a replicable model for the industry worldwide.
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Sunny Tan, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Trust comes not from claiming perfection but from demonstrating integrity.
—Prof. Dr. Med. Mazda Farshad, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
In August, Walmart saw solid gains on both its top and bottom lines, demonstrating the giant retailer’s ability to manage through the scourge of tariffs and navigate the uncertain economy.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
This new wave of work underscores the value of our research, effectively demonstrating that good intentions and intuition are no substitute for cultural sensitivity and evidence.
—David W. Lawson, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
The video-call platform Zoom also experienced technical issues, demonstrating the scope of the outage.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Cramer also pointed to Apple's leverage with partners like Alphabet who reportedly paid more than $20 billion to make Google the default search engine on iPhones, demonstrating how Apple can monetize its ecosystem without heavy investment.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
The gel reaches 90 percent of its peak voltage in 13 milliseconds and drops to 10 percent in 49 milliseconds, demonstrating efficient charge transfer.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2025
Related Stories JioHotstar, the platform’s streaming service, averaged 400 million monthly active users during the quarter, demonstrating strong user retention following the conclusion of the Indian Premier League cricket tournament.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Sunny Tan, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Trust comes not from claiming perfection but from demonstrating integrity.
—Prof. Dr. Med. Mazda Farshad, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
In August, Walmart saw solid gains on both its top and bottom lines, demonstrating the giant retailer’s ability to manage through the scourge of tariffs and navigate the uncertain economy.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
This new wave of work underscores the value of our research, effectively demonstrating that good intentions and intuition are no substitute for cultural sensitivity and evidence.
—David W. Lawson, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
The video-call platform Zoom also experienced technical issues, demonstrating the scope of the outage.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Cramer also pointed to Apple's leverage with partners like Alphabet who reportedly paid more than $20 billion to make Google the default search engine on iPhones, demonstrating how Apple can monetize its ecosystem without heavy investment.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
The gel reaches 90 percent of its peak voltage in 13 milliseconds and drops to 10 percent in 49 milliseconds, demonstrating efficient charge transfer.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2025
Related Stories JioHotstar, the platform’s streaming service, averaged 400 million monthly active users during the quarter, demonstrating strong user retention following the conclusion of the Indian Premier League cricket tournament.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrating
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The Latin trap pioneer, arriving just before midnight, wasted no time proving why he’s built a reputation as one of the genre’s most dominant players.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
22 Oct. 2025
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The New York Times best-selling author, DJ, designer, recording artist, actress, host, model, and influencer, leverages her global platform to transform awareness into measurable, lasting change, proving that influence, when used with purpose, can shape a better future.—
Paris Hilton,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Enabling continuous power while driving can transform the economics of electrifying freight, and establishing the manufacturing of ERS components supports regional industrial capacity.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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The latest controls aim to tighten its grip on the supply chains that move rare earths from mine to market—and preempt other nations from establishing their own.—
Young Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro also said that Carranza was innocent and that his boat was displaying a distress signal at the time of the attack, according to CBS News.—
Amy McCarthy,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Alongside the garments, the museum is displaying 12 original drawings by Balenciaga, dated between 1950 and 1968, from the Balenciaga Archives in Paris, shown in Italy for the first time.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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The goal of a lifetime,’’ Corso said after the game, explaining his rationale.—
Dana O'Neil,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The man responded, explaining that his relationship with Tony’s family went far beyond casual friendliness.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Kansas fallout is a zoomed-out picture, illustrating a program that has made significant strides since a winless 2020 season but hasn’t advanced past the tease of something more.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, the Mets, who sport the second-highest payroll in baseball, did not even make the playoffs, illustrating that more money does not necessarily guarantee success.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Justin has always been vocal about showing support for Toronto, and even did a jersey collaboration with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2022.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Photos later emerged showing her in North Korea, where she was known to have married and given birth to a daughter.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has opened up about the band’s extended break from touring, revealing that personal loss and emotional burnout contributed to the group’s seven-year absence from the stage.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
26 Oct. 2025
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So too did Biden’s policy of keeping Ukraine on life support while revealing fear of provoking Putin.—
Kathleen Collins,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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Thanks for clarifying, Michael.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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The noncomedogenic formula retains face oil’s nourishing benefits while honing in on calming, clarifying, and evening.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Demonstrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrating. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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