DEMONSTRATES Synonyms: 148 Similar and Opposite Words

demonstrates

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present tense third-person singular of demonstrate

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 Doe’s case demonstrates just how complex Title IX cases are, even under the more protective policies afforded to accusers by past presidential administrations. — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 For now, the work demonstrates a limited but automated connection between detecting an odor and recreating a corresponding scent elsewhere. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026 Australian circular materials company Samsara Eco published a study that demonstrates the cost of garment failure. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 Harajuku is not just full of these types of girls but all sorts of global luxury brands and, as Gina demonstrates, vintage stores selling those designers. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 No matter how much got shaded in on Thursday, that’s likely to be the prevailing stigma until Simmons demonstrates otherwise. — Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026 The Sunshine State demonstrates that a state can have a wide variation of followers and breakers of laws. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026 Eilish’s routine demonstrates how a pointed eyebrow applicator can create the appearance of freckles without a specialty product. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 In her study of Hinduism in America, scholar Vasudha Narayanan demonstrates that in the early 20th century, some Americans embraced Hindu ideas while keeping Hindus themselves at a distance. — Arun Brahmbhatt, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026

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The pain of this story lies squarely in the past, and Lee, who wrote the script with Oh Jung-mi, proves more willing than usual to bridge the gap between then and now.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
This woman couldn't point to one place in the Bill of Rights, the Constitution, or the Declaration of Independence that proves her claim that males have the right to compete in women's sports or use women's restrooms.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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This discovery establishes a new way to couple mechanical motion and electricity at the smallest scales, opening new possibilities for molecular electronics.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Article 5 of the NATO charter contains the alliance's mutual-defense guarantee, which establishes that an attack on one is an attack on all.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

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There’s one detail that, looking back on it today, reveals a lot about the future queen of pop.

— Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
An exclusive excerpt from Jonathan Van Meter’s ‘Citizen Kim’ reveals how a French Impressionist masterpiece ended up on her bathroom wall.

— Jonathan Van Meter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of reveals

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But the stock market is also known for volatility, which explains why some people shy away from investing in it.

— Maurie Backman, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
George Bonanno, a psychologist at Columbia University, explains that many people who have intense symptoms initially—such as nightmares and flashbacks—won’t develop PTSD.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of explains

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Listen displays album artwork and playback information, while Climate illustrates cabin airflow and seat temperature.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
The record illustrates how artists can combine music, video content, and direct engagement with listeners.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of illustrates

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Vucic’s ousting shows the downside of that approach, as the whole relationship will have to be rebuilt from the ground up.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
DeMarvion Overshown shows his worth When it was announced this week that linebacker DeMarvion Overshown would return from a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury, the reaction on social media was surprisingly negative.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of shows

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The proposal clarifies that the city's contribution covers the actual costs of maintaining, operating, and managing the stadium.

— Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
But the list clarifies that restrictions don’t apply to licensing, partnerships, and contract research services involving these technologies.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 16 Oct. 2026

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