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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
Kelly Dever is that rarest of exceptions that proves the rule.
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Her strained relationship with her mother has little nuance, and the unsatisfying, abrupt ending that leaves the two still at odds proves curiously sour for an otherwise gentle movie.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2025
This case proves that cybercriminals can now automate attacks in ways once thought impossible.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
One glance at the number of women running sub-11s for 100m each season proves Asher-Smith’s point.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
A lot is riding on whether that bet proves correct.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
But all that proves is that within the Bible, diversity is presented as part of God’s divine plan.
—John Fugelsang
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
With notes of caramel, maple sugar, and whipped coconut, Ellis Brooklyn’s latest launch proves that sweet can still be sophisticated.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
That may have been Winter’s intention — there’s also more than a whiff of the Coen brothers figuring into all the mordant mayhem — but the execution proves trickier to pull off for a sustained period.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Her strained relationship with her mother has little nuance, and the unsatisfying, abrupt ending that leaves the two still at odds proves curiously sour for an otherwise gentle movie.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2025
This case proves that cybercriminals can now automate attacks in ways once thought impossible.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
One glance at the number of women running sub-11s for 100m each season proves Asher-Smith’s point.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
A lot is riding on whether that bet proves correct.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
But all that proves is that within the Bible, diversity is presented as part of God’s divine plan.
—John Fugelsang
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
With notes of caramel, maple sugar, and whipped coconut, Ellis Brooklyn’s latest launch proves that sweet can still be sophisticated.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
That may have been Winter’s intention — there’s also more than a whiff of the Coen brothers figuring into all the mordant mayhem — but the execution proves trickier to pull off for a sustained period.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proves
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Their growing role in channeling demand for Treasuries demonstrates how code, markets, and regulation are converging to create an undeniable new form of fiscal infrastructure that may prolong America’s place in the global financial system.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The poll found a majority or plurality of voters believe that Hochul works hard, demonstrates honesty, gets things done, provides decisive leadership, and cares about people—four categories where her numbers are up significantly from June 2024 (this is first time 'get things done' was asked).—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Nuestra Cartagena emerges as a collaborative effort to navigate those upsides and downsides as equitably and sustainably as possible, in a way that keeps all of Cartagena's communities in mind.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But the more these breakaways happen in the context of a film, the quicker a pattern emerges where critical moments are undercut by multiple breaks that drag things out to a not-so-welcome 155 minute runtime.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
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In the last 10 years, cybersecurity defenses have been bolstered through CISA 2015, a law passed by Congress and signed by former President Barack Obama that establishes a framework for information sharing around threats, vulnerabilities and attacks.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bill 2331/22, as drafted by congressional representative Jandira Feghali, establishes that streaming services will have to pay a 6% Condecine tax on their gross revenues in Brazil.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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But football evolves, and opponents will work out a team’s strengths and turn them into weaknesses.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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There is a particular relationship some mothers have with their sons that’s often labeled as helicopter parenting during childhood, but when these boys become men, the bond sometimes evolves into an uncomfortable obsession.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Other Side of the Contest Award shows focus on who wins, but every contest has another side.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The trend shows that attackers can leverage emerging AI during the hacking process, including attack scenario planning, malware development, building their tools and to impersonate job recruiters, said Mun Chong-hyun, director at Genians.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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When a La Niña phase occurs, less wind shear occurs in the regions of the Atlantic basin where tropical weather develops, increasing the potential for more storms, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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As the attack develops, Doku’s role allows Foden to carry the ball forward, before switching the play to Bernardo down the right flank.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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As the murder mystery unfolds on-screen, the cast also balances parenthood off-screen.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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As the cognitive industrial revolution unfolds, doing nothing to reposition your organization may be a risky option.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Proves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proves. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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