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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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Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Other thoughtful gestures could include crafting handmade items, printing a photo that captures your bond or any action that demonstrates time and effort, Ward said.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The new research demonstrates that humans might have played a role in these extinctions through hunting.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
This award-winning short film demonstrates the importance of using storytelling as a means to bring issues hidden under the surface to light.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Her journey, marked by a relentless and spirited drive ignited in her teens, demonstrates how roller skating gave her purpose, camaraderie, and a sense of normalcy in a world that was far from it.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
Lynx, developed by Deep Robotics, demonstrates exceptional mobility, switching between wheels and traditional quadruped modes for climbing stairs or overcoming obstacles.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Moreover, the narrative is propelled by the match that runs throughout the movie, and every training session that’s shown demonstrates where these characters are emotionally with one another.
—Gregory Ellwood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The unconformity, or ‘time gap,’ demonstrates that years of history are missing.
—Liam Courtney-Davies, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Other thoughtful gestures could include crafting handmade items, printing a photo that captures your bond or any action that demonstrates time and effort, Ward said.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The new research demonstrates that humans might have played a role in these extinctions through hunting.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
This award-winning short film demonstrates the importance of using storytelling as a means to bring issues hidden under the surface to light.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Her journey, marked by a relentless and spirited drive ignited in her teens, demonstrates how roller skating gave her purpose, camaraderie, and a sense of normalcy in a world that was far from it.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
Lynx, developed by Deep Robotics, demonstrates exceptional mobility, switching between wheels and traditional quadruped modes for climbing stairs or overcoming obstacles.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Moreover, the narrative is propelled by the match that runs throughout the movie, and every training session that’s shown demonstrates where these characters are emotionally with one another.
—Gregory Ellwood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The unconformity, or ‘time gap,’ demonstrates that years of history are missing.
—Liam Courtney-Davies, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrates
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Carmichael’s relationship with the camera proves even slipperier—but there’s no denying his main-character syndrome is more than justified.Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
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In fact there is countless evidence that proves that employers value workers who demonstrate these competencies in their everyday work, especially for companies who are focused on driving innovation and change.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Deals with the top two biggest pay-TV operators establishes a good baseline for a spate of other renewals into 2025.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
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The New York Clean Slate Act New York’s Clean Slate Act, effective November 16, 2024, establishes a framework for automatically sealing eligible conviction records.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Their lives collide in a virtual reality world, where a mystical deer reveals hidden truths, sparking a journey of discovery and connection.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the culinary world, that spirit reveals itself in simple ingredients turning into delicious symphonies inclusive to this Eastern European land, igniting the nation’s residents, the Polish diaspora, and those keen to discover new, authentic tastes to unite over the Alexandra Foods dining table.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The key for retailers, Brenner explains, lies in strategic timing.Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Designed to highlight anything from Champagne to a full-bodied red, the exquisitely light, delicate glasses are unmatched for their elegance, Hawkins explains.Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Beyond the economic impact, Swift illustrates the enormous influence that a woman who stands fully in her power and uses her voice can have on our culture at large.Holly Corbett, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The burial with full military honors also illustrates how far medical and forensic science has progressed and how committed America is to fulfilling a simple — but fundamental — promise rooted in the political philosophy of its Founding Fathers.Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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The video also shows armed men in the headwraps typically worn by RSF soldiers on motorcycles.Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The clip shows the dog waiting outside a door for its owner to appear, followed by the moment that has people talking.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Scarpa’s allegory clarifies the political games-playing that few have heeded from Roman history or imperial mythology.Armond White, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
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While signing Jansen clarifies the catching situation in Tampa, the Red Sox have only Connor Wong listed at catcher on their 40-man roster.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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