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as in proved
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 established
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 revealed
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 explained
to make plain or understandable
a few striking facts should demonstrate the complex nature of our topic
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as in illustrated
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 demonstrated
Trefis Team, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
This viewership surge, representing a 90% increase from the previous year, demonstrated the expanding audience base for women's sports.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Confidence is demonstrated in action.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
This demonstrated my problem-solving skills and showed leadership potential.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
Later Sunday, hundreds of people demonstrated in support of the Palestinian security forces, organized by the Fatah party that dominates the Palestinian Authority.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
As for the Pat-in-the-Pan Biscuit recipe, it was inspired by James Beard Award-winning Virginia Willis, a Georgia native, who visited America’s Test Kitchen and demonstrated a biscuit recipe that involved placing the biscuits close together on a sheet pan without space in between.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
The study demonstrated high levels of agreement between the two satellite measurements.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
As demonstrated, the model is getting good marks against practical testing of skilled human professionals.
—John Werner, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
Initially, the company demonstrated leadership in the energy sector by pledging to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
This viewership surge, representing a 90% increase from the previous year, demonstrated the expanding audience base for women's sports.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Confidence is demonstrated in action.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
This demonstrated my problem-solving skills and showed leadership potential.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
Later Sunday, hundreds of people demonstrated in support of the Palestinian security forces, organized by the Fatah party that dominates the Palestinian Authority.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
As for the Pat-in-the-Pan Biscuit recipe, it was inspired by James Beard Award-winning Virginia Willis, a Georgia native, who visited America’s Test Kitchen and demonstrated a biscuit recipe that involved placing the biscuits close together on a sheet pan without space in between.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
The study demonstrated high levels of agreement between the two satellite measurements.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
As demonstrated, the model is getting good marks against practical testing of skilled human professionals.
—John Werner, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstrated
Adjective
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Although there are no confirmed person-to-person infections so far, Susanne previously reported on research that indicates the strain currently affecting dairy cows is one mutation away from becoming easily transmitted between humans.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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However, there is no confirmed timeline for this potential IPO, and importantly, the value has been rising appreciably in recent years without the benefit of retail investor participation.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The second attempt for a preliminary injunction proved successful.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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And many strikes proved far deadlier.—
Patrick Kingsley,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Traditionally, access to these roles required specific training or proximity to urban hubs where such industries were already established.—
Pandwe Gibson,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Musk’s interest in GB News is another sign that the insurgent network is now firmly established in the UK after launching in 2021.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The identity of a third victim who was hospitalized has not been revealed.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Their findings revealed that persistent visual cues of disorganization deplete our cognitive resources and impair our ability to concentrate.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In a press release that was translated from Hebrew to English, the university explained that the artifacts date back to the Hellenistic period.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Recently, Holland explained why the couple rarely walk red carpets together.—
People.com,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Sunday’s game illustrated a stark contrast between the AFC West rivals, who both are in their first full seasons with their current coach.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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This map comes from a simulation of a portion of the cosmic web, with shock waves (white), magnetic fields (cyan), and radio light (pink) illustrated here.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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More than 330 million people throughout the world suffer from depressive disorders, and a 2019 study showed that 7% of Americans reported moderate or severe symptoms of depression in the previous two weeks.—
Ronnie Cohen,
NPR,
5 Jan. 2025
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However, Barcelona showed a concentration and seriousness befitting of what was asked of them, but unbecoming of the turbulent moment this squad are going through.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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However, Wheal clarified that proposing at someone else's wedding is a different matter entirely.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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However, in a video on Out magazine’s Instagram, GLAAD’s Tony Morrison clarified its meaning.—
Lexi Carson,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Demonstrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstrated. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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