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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
McVey is also an undefeated prospect who has proven to be a KO artist.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Venter said there was no evidence to prove that covid-19 had been manipulated in a lab, nor was there any indication the virus had been spreading before December 2019 anywhere outside of China.
—Arkansas Online, 28 June 2025
In the decades that followed, the ESA proved to be one of the most powerful conservation tools in the world.
—Christine Peterson, Vox, 27 June 2025
If the family is traveling, requiring reading can prove to be beneficial.
—Jerald McNair, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Venter said there was no evidence to prove that covid-19 had been manipulated in a lab, nor was there any indication the virus had been spreading before December 2019 anywhere outside of China.
—Arkansas Online, 28 June 2025
In the decades that followed, the ESA proved to be one of the most powerful conservation tools in the world.
—Christine Peterson, Vox, 27 June 2025
If the family is traveling, requiring reading can prove to be beneficial.
—Jerald McNair, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prove
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And the state Riley Act, also passed in 1933, required California local governments to establish a building department and inspect new construction.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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For this historic journey, Kipyegon utilized male pacers to help establish the pace of the race.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Passive income has evolved beyond real estate and dividend stocks and there are now new paths like digital products and YouTube channels that are worth exploring.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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But fans in Connecticut and beyond quickly fell in love with their dynamic as TikTok dances evolved into lengthy live streams, and their relationship goes even deeper when the cameras aren’t on.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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Huge crowds and great joy demonstrated how proud South Florida is of its hockey team.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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These moves demonstrate Constellation’s ability to adapt to evolving preferences while maintaining relevance across both traditional and emerging categories.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Outlook for the region In emerging markets such as those in Southeast Asia where labor costs are low, companies may feel less motivated to boost efficiency through adoption of technology.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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The move comes as the United States—by far NATO's largest defense contributor—continues to pivot strategic focus toward emerging challenges in the Middle East and Indo-Pacific regions.—
Gabe Whisnant
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The Blazers showed obvious interest by inviting Jakučionis out to Portland along with South Carolina power forward Collin Murray-Boyles.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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The new photos, released on June 24, provide the clearest post-strike visuals to date, showing the precision and depth of the U.S. assault on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.—
Jasmine Baehr , Kyle Schmidbauer,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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Headquartered at The Pentagon, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is a U.S. Department of Defense organization responsible for developing, testing, and deploying a layered missile defense system.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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When land is sold and developed, new housing triggers construction work, retail build‑outs, and decades of property‑tax revenue that rises with home values.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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And after Utah’s pick fell out of the top four, grabbing a player who many expected to be in the top three feels like a home run.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2025
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The relationship between the United States and Iran fell out after the Islamic Revolution in 1979 and the two countries have not had diplomatic relations since then.—
Marc Raimondi
June 25,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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“Prove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prove. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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