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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
Asymmetrical Ruched Midi Dress Polka dots are back in a big way, and this romantic midi dress proves why.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Outside of having a superior arm, significantly more rushing yards and touchdowns (1,370 and 13 rushing touchdowns), and playing more games (84), there’s nothing quantifiable that proves Herbert’s the superior quarterback when compared to Tagovailoa.
—Omar Kelly
october 10, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
This season alone proves that Prescott is capable of leading a very flawed team to victories, as the Cowboys' defense ranks dead last in yards allowed per game thus far in 2025.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The Souvenir Old Skool proves rebellion and refinement can share the same canvas.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Drone footage also proves just how often sharks are near humans — without incident.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Each of these electric marvels – from the aerodynamic grace of the EQS to the raw power of the Lucid Air Sapphire – proves that sustainability no longer means compromise.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
As violence ensues, this seemingly wide-eyed young innocent quickly proves her worth.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
If that proves true, Aschenbrenner’s real impact may be less about returns and more about rhetoric—the way his ideas have rippled from Silicon Valley into Washington.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Outside of having a superior arm, significantly more rushing yards and touchdowns (1,370 and 13 rushing touchdowns), and playing more games (84), there’s nothing quantifiable that proves Herbert’s the superior quarterback when compared to Tagovailoa.
—Omar Kelly
october 10, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
This season alone proves that Prescott is capable of leading a very flawed team to victories, as the Cowboys' defense ranks dead last in yards allowed per game thus far in 2025.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The Souvenir Old Skool proves rebellion and refinement can share the same canvas.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Drone footage also proves just how often sharks are near humans — without incident.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Each of these electric marvels – from the aerodynamic grace of the EQS to the raw power of the Lucid Air Sapphire – proves that sustainability no longer means compromise.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
As violence ensues, this seemingly wide-eyed young innocent quickly proves her worth.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
If that proves true, Aschenbrenner’s real impact may be less about returns and more about rhetoric—the way his ideas have rippled from Silicon Valley into Washington.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proves
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As the trailer demonstrates, Olympia's knowledge of Matty's own deceptions gives her ample leverage.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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The FlyingToolbox demonstrates how drones can move beyond simple inspection or filming roles to perform real aerial work.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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What emerges is that, because of how much both the civilians and the regime were inherently inclined towards the occult, enforcing hierarchies within it hardly worked.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Oct. 2025
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The disease, which typically emerges between 30 and 50 years of age, is caused by a mutation in the HTT gene, which triggers the cells to create a protein called huntingtin that can cause damage to the brain.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Even a simple touch—such as a coat of blue paint on the railings—establishes a visual connection to art and accessories in the room.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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The win not only continues Oregon's undefeated season, but also establishes Oregon as arguably the team to beat in the Big Ten at this point.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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As technology evolves, so do these schemes, which is why consumers and real estate professionals must stay vigilant.—
Collyn Wainwright,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Oct. 2025
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This panel explores how on-screen looks inspire real-world trends, reflects cultural shifts, and evolves with new technologies.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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Two months after historic floods swept through the Milwaukee area, new data shows that nearly 2,200 homes throughout Milwaukee County sustained major damage or were destroyed.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, financial markets must continue to grapple with the ongoing government shutdown, which shows no signs of ending anytime soon and will keep key economic indicators under wraps.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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Comparably, Norman Bates in the 1960 film Psycho develops a split personality of his mother and commits murder while dressed as her.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ocean Shield develops an environmentally friendly macromolecular sunscreen ingredient while Purvée Technology’s device can detect microplastics and microfibers using smart hardware equipped with infrared spectroscopy and AI algorithms.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The decoy unfolds from a compact square box and inflates into a full-size F-35 replica within minutes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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As Combs’s legal case unfolds, his children have rallied around him, defending their father while fiercely protecting Porter’s legacy.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Proves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proves. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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