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as in to establish
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 to demonstrate
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
proved herself a great actress on the Broadway stage
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Recent Examples of prove
The regular wide version has been my go-to choice for trips for the past year, proving itself a capable all-round pad.
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 11 May 2025
As proven by the current farro salad on the Charlie Bird menu, this arugula and farro concept can flex with the seasons.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
At minimum, you will be required to show documents proving your full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, two proofs of address and lawful status.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Trump’s proposal for peace in Gaza — floated and then largely dropped in recent weeks — was a U.S. government takeover of the strip, which has proved a security and diplomatic nightmare for Israel to manage, within and from afar, for decades.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 11 May 2025
As proven by the current farro salad on the Charlie Bird menu, this arugula and farro concept can flex with the seasons.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
At minimum, you will be required to show documents proving your full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, two proofs of address and lawful status.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Trump’s proposal for peace in Gaza — floated and then largely dropped in recent weeks — was a U.S. government takeover of the strip, which has proved a security and diplomatic nightmare for Israel to manage, within and from afar, for decades.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prove
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The report also presses the Federal Communications Commission to establish performance standards and develop measurable goals and monitoring for WEA performance, and ensure mobile providers include location-aware maps by the December 2026 deadline.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Much of the fighting has focused on the group’s desire to establish an independent Kurdish state in the country’s southeast.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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Featuring distinctive design elements, such as latticed brickwork and glossy tiles, the 39-room Hotel Humano, which opened in December 2024 and was just named to Travel + Leisure's 2025 It List of best new hotels, is quickly evolving into a neighborhood hub.—
David Shortell,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2025
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In this case, the strike occurred on Earth during the Precambrian period (4.6 billion to 541 million years ago), when life first evolved and diversified.—
Patrick Pester,
Space.com,
12 May 2025
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Previous research identified the behavior as a form of communication and demonstrated that the animals have individual drumming styles.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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If everything old really is new again, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Lehigh Valley, Fairfax Industrial District and Hazelwood Green are some of the best examples, demonstrating what’s possible when fresh innovation takes root within legacy manufacturing sites.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Watching a toad emerge from a pile of leaves or hearing a frog call at dusk can be a lovely experience—one that reminds us to pay attention and delight in the small wonders right outside our door.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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What emerged was a need to clarify the brand’s identity in a much clearer way.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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Roundabout Theatre Company showed Kander clapping in gratitude in a clip from the event shared on their Instagram. Lopez overhauled her appearance before attending the invite-only afterparty at Bryant Park Grill in New York City.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Social media videos of the crash showed the ship's 147-foot masts sheared off by the impact.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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But, for the last 30 years, the US has still been an active participant in ISA negotiations aimed at developing industry regulations in a Mining Code, according to Carvalho.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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The fight to defend our creative industries has been joined by scores of UK businesses, including those who use and develop AI.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2025
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Imran Khan was a nationalist leader himself, who was very closely allied with the military before their falling out.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
9 May 2025
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The pair's first falling out was in 1995 over creative differences.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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“Prove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prove. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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