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as in demonstrates
to show the existence or truth of by evidence
the prosecutor used DNA evidence to prove the defendant's guilt
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as in establishes
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
proved herself a great actress on the Broadway stage
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Recent Examples of proves
Morrone proves herself quite an adept horror heroine, keeping Rachel grounded in a likable and earthy relatability even as her mental state spirals in direct proportion to the escalating terror around her.
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
These films and television shows have become rarer and rarer in the last two decades yet those audiences haven’t disappeared, as the BookTok phenomenon proves.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
As romantic silhouettes continue to gain momentum season after season, spring/summer 2026 proves that pink is no longer reserved for overtly feminine dressing.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Determined to set things right, Kornev insists on seeing the prisoner, Stepniak, only to discover how difficult such a seemingly straightforward request proves to be.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Breaking that cycle of association and response can often produce a rapid recovery, Beidel says — and UCF Restores collects data that proves how well their tactics work.
—Krys Fluker, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Still, the verdict proves that social media companies are not immune from responsibility for their impact on users.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
If Kent’s criticism of the war proves prescient, his other beliefs, especially those concerning Jews, will ascend in stature along with it.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Like Season 1’s Ronald Gladden, Anthony Norman proves there really are a few lovely gems still sprinkled among our ever-eroding society.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
These films and television shows have become rarer and rarer in the last two decades yet those audiences haven’t disappeared, as the BookTok phenomenon proves.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
As romantic silhouettes continue to gain momentum season after season, spring/summer 2026 proves that pink is no longer reserved for overtly feminine dressing.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Determined to set things right, Kornev insists on seeing the prisoner, Stepniak, only to discover how difficult such a seemingly straightforward request proves to be.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Breaking that cycle of association and response can often produce a rapid recovery, Beidel says — and UCF Restores collects data that proves how well their tactics work.
—Krys Fluker, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Still, the verdict proves that social media companies are not immune from responsibility for their impact on users.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
If Kent’s criticism of the war proves prescient, his other beliefs, especially those concerning Jews, will ascend in stature along with it.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Like Season 1’s Ronald Gladden, Anthony Norman proves there really are a few lovely gems still sprinkled among our ever-eroding society.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proves
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Their willingness to adapt demonstrates forward-thinking leadership from BORA.—
Ian Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Simpson’s paradox demonstrates how counterintuitive statistics can be This article is from Proof Positive, our friendly newsletter that explores the joys and peculiarities of math.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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The case emerges amid growing concerns that China continues to find ways to obtain cutting-edge AI chips despite US export controls.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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As the two overlap this month, pothole season emerges.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The ordinance establishes June 2 as the hearing date for the City Council to decide whether to approve the assessment fee increase.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The agreement also establishes a $1 million family care benefit fund and professional development fund of at least $2,500 per year for each faculty member.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Differing interpretations of dark matter’s meaning Some scientists, such as astrobiologist Adam Frank, warn that seeking sacredness in topics like dark matter might end in disappointment because science constantly evolves.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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What Happens Next The White House has said no final decision has been made on deploying ground troops, but officials continue to face questions as the conflict evolves and costs mount.—
Steve Mollman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Video shared with the Miami Herald of the rescue shows the backyard swarmed with first responders.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The findings follow a national trend that shows Black and Latina mothers are more likely to experience infant mortality due to a myriad of factors.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Unsettled pattern develops A stationary front will linger through the end of the week bringing a chance of rain each day from Thursday through the weekend.—
Gregory Padgett,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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While Japan has domestic oil reserves and is procuring crude from the United States, Zipair told CNBC in an email that supply conditions could still become more challenging depending on how the conflict develops.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Based on the hit Devil May Cry video game IP, the series centers on a sibling rivalry that unfolds as both a physical and psychological battle.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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From there, the one-minute-and-sixteen-second clip unfolds with a rapid montage of electrifying concert footage, interspersed with candid moments from life on the road.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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