DEMONSTRATING Synonyms: 148 Similar and Opposite Words

demonstrating

verb

present participle of demonstrate

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 In May 2024, The War Zone examined Chinese state television video showing soldiers taking cover from first-person-view (FPV) drones, using a net-catching projectile, and demonstrating a handheld jammer. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026 The rise of self-harm influencers—people for whom demonstrating their distress online has become a source of income and validation—is a terrifying new development. — Gavin Francis, The New York Review of Books, 24 Oct. 2026 In the meantime, solutions based on digital technology are demonstrating true success. — Mike McRae 21, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026 The challenge is demonstrating that measures to mitigate those risks provide enough protection to justify lower premiums. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 There's also the gap between demonstrating a prototype and delivering a finished vehicle. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 Sharing in the challenges, while demonstrating the capacity to pivot and realign, is what catalyzes purposeful and positive momentum—both individually and across the team. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The court will require proof of SR-22 insurance coverage demonstrating financial responsibility, which must be maintained for at least two years. — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Dipke called Friday’s protest in support of two CJP leaders detained and sent to jail this week for five days for demonstrating at a protest site in violation of a ban. — Reuters, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026

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The collectors who owned them had spent months and thousands of dollars in fees proving what the cards were worth—all for thieves to take two pallets of the cards and make off with the rare collectors’ items.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
The State cannot transform one into the other without proving every element of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of proving

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The first flight will be a milestone in establishing how the design performs beyond the development environment.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
There is overwhelming support among Jewish Israelis for establishing a state commission to investigate the events of October 7th, and for imposing the draft on the ultra-Orthodox.

— Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of establishing

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Property ownership records, government databases and certain court records can continue displaying details about you.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
When displaying, the Show 8's rectangular screen is a better fit for most streaming content than the HomeView's square screen.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of displaying

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The old boy was perfectly reasonable, explaining the difference between federal reimbursement and state reimbursement, and the speed that agencies move on the different levels.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
As this is a Lynch film, explaining the rest of the plot would be a pointless exercise, but expect plentiful violence, stylish surrealism, and a road movie that’ll shock and delight in equal measure.

— Daisy Jones, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of explaining

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Over time, the company has aggregated a combination of destinations, tournaments, leagues and camps, illustrating how physical facilities can anchor a broader participation business rather than function simply as real-estate assets.

— Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Its report points to independent software maintenance as a way for IT leaders to regain control over software budgets, illustrating its potential bias.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of illustrating

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Further down, The 7 covers a new poll showing Americans’ skepticism of AI.

— Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
Another important step that was done here is showing that the syndrome data from one round only correlates with the data from the one immediately before and immediately after.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of showing

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Priced Out in America follows families trapped in the affordability crisis, revealing structural forces that have profoundly and permanently reshaped the US economy.

— Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Turn the volume up and that pinhole dilates, revealing swirling galaxies of vocal harmonies, upright bass plucks, and cascading piano runs.

— Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of revealing

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Before meeting with a patient advocate, identify your main objectives – for example, preparing for a transition home, clarifying a treatment plan or understanding medication changes.

— Jennifer Schlinger, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026
In November 2025, South Korea proposed talks on clarifying the borderline, but North Korea didn’t respond.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

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