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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
This mirror works well on a gallery wall or for snapping outfit photos, proving that small upgrades can make a big difference.
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Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
There is nothing left to prove here.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
His mother, Lisa McClain, said scientific evidence had finally proven what the family always knew.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
After deliberating for nearly three days, the jury found Wednesday that the city was not liable for the death of Houston Tipping, and that his family had failed to prove he was killed in an effort to silence him.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
There is nothing left to prove here.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
His mother, Lisa McClain, said scientific evidence had finally proven what the family always knew.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
After deliberating for nearly three days, the jury found Wednesday that the city was not liable for the death of Houston Tipping, and that his family had failed to prove he was killed in an effort to silence him.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prove
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This has established the requirement for an all-weather solution that enhances warfighters’ capabilities when visibility is limited.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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Over time, though, this newfound celebrity began to chafe against the show’s establishing constraints.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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Over the past week, a slew of cinematic videos of celebrities and characters in absurd situations have gone viral online, with one commonality –– they were created using a new artificial intelligence tool from Chinese developer ByteDance, sparking anxiety over the fast-evolving capabilities of AI.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Then, about four to five billion years later, our Sun will run out of hydrogen fuel in its core, evolving into a red giant.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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For instance, the current system demonstrates radio-frequency communication, but full spacecraft electronics involve many other components, including processors, memory systems, and power management units.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Currently, many states allow drivers to take their license tests in other languages even though they are required to demonstrate English proficiency.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Several new buildings emerged in the months after the chief minister reportedly received the report.—
ED DAVEY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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With some of the young players emerging, perhaps that can change in the coming years, even if Norway never has as many stars as other hockey hotbeds.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday in a season baseball opener, Sheffer showed his improved power at the plate, delivering two doubles, while also showing off his speed with an infield single and stolen base.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Emails also show Aidan's apparent close relationship with Terje Rød-Larsen, a high-profile Norwegian diplomat facing scrutiny over contacts with Epstein, along with his wife.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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To counter this, the Janus Program aims to develop the capability to rapidly deploy nuclear reactors where needed for both military and disaster-relief applications.—
David Szondy
February 21,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Warriors come out of the All-Star break as, effectively, a new team.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Here are 10 celebrity memoirs coming out soon.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Eventually, though, the pendulum swung the other way, as the chunky, shell-toed shoe fell out of fashion, making way for the the return of the streamlined Samba.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Our hourglass is full then, and the sand seems to be falling out slowly.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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