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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
Kyiv has also stepped up long-range drone and missile strikes inside Russia, targeting energy, military and logistics infrastructure, demonstrating the progress Ukraine has made in developing domestic strike capabilities.
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Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
Boston Consulting Group suggests CEO hopefuls start cultivating a social media presence and demonstrating the ability to represent a company at least five years before expecting to take the top job.
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Rachel Ventresca,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
But demonstrating the defiance that would come to define his game, Djokovic saved six match points before coming back to win in five sets.
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Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Experts say that the historic gatherings are meant to serve as a powerful endorsement of the Islamic Republic, demonstrating unity throughout the country despite the war’s massive economic and political setbacks.
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Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 July 2026
Canyon is demonstrating that advanced automotive safety features are entirely possible on two wheels, encouraging other bike manufacturers and automakers to adopt the technology and make roads safer for everyone.
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
Since 2015, Victory Brewing has been brewing beers for Longwood Gardens, using ingredients from Longwood’s Idea Garden, demonstrating how botany and brewery can meet.
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Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The couple spent their weekend at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon, demonstrating the close relationship between the Japanese and Belgian royal families.
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Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
24 June 2026
Democratic primaries to replace longtime incumbents drew attention for demonstrating a generational change for the party.
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Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
Boston Consulting Group suggests CEO hopefuls start cultivating a social media presence and demonstrating the ability to represent a company at least five years before expecting to take the top job.
—
Rachel Ventresca,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
But demonstrating the defiance that would come to define his game, Djokovic saved six match points before coming back to win in five sets.
—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Experts say that the historic gatherings are meant to serve as a powerful endorsement of the Islamic Republic, demonstrating unity throughout the country despite the war’s massive economic and political setbacks.
—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 July 2026
Canyon is demonstrating that advanced automotive safety features are entirely possible on two wheels, encouraging other bike manufacturers and automakers to adopt the technology and make roads safer for everyone.
—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
Since 2015, Victory Brewing has been brewing beers for Longwood Gardens, using ingredients from Longwood’s Idea Garden, demonstrating how botany and brewery can meet.
—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The couple spent their weekend at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon, demonstrating the close relationship between the Japanese and Belgian royal families.
—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
24 June 2026
Democratic primaries to replace longtime incumbents drew attention for demonstrating a generational change for the party.
—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrating
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Many are now scheduled for next year, proving again that delays are a constant in the space industry.
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As a result of Holzman’s advocacy and Dylan’s example, the singer-songwriter movement was born, once again proving that American music is defined not by its adherence to the past, but by its capacity for reinvention.
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The former second-round pick is suddenly one of the Lakers’ primary summer league players and hopes to use the experience as an important stepping stone, building up his game while also establishing a leadership voice.
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As a bonus, those seasons are ideal for planting a replacement shrub or re-establishing a lawn if it is damaged during the shrub removal.
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But their loving, attentive mother soon began displaying signs of schizophrenia.
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On July 1, two people were arrested after reaching the top of the iconic New York City building, displaying a banner and appearing to stage a proposal.
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Carpino retired in April, without ever explaining what was not right in the organization or, based on the standings, repairing it.
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The traditional experience requires waiting on hold, explaining the situation and hoping an agent can help.
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That's a key technical level watched and used by traders, illustrating a stock or index's trend.
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Wingate weaves this historical horror with a modern-day mystery, illustrating the lasting trauma of children stolen for profit and the unbreakable bond of blood.
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The idea was to reflect girlhood through different periods of American history, showing the changes and similarities in books and their accompanying dolls and historically accurate outfits.
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What started as a small barbecue competition with 12 teams has become a 44-year tradition with more than 100 teams showing up and showing out at the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle.
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During a 2019-20 artist residency with New York City’s Department of Records and Information Services, Weist mined municipal archives for records revealing how city government had defined, supported and monitored past artists.
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The loss of those Xbox employees is in addition to the Xbox 1,600 staffers who will be laid off this week, per Sharma’s memo to staff revealing the changes.
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German courts are clarifying a gray area in the 2024 cannabis reform regarding the legal status of cannabis cuttings.
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After Micah’s birth, Lauryn posted a statement on X clarifying that Rohan was not her newborn's father.
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