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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
Colossal has said their vision of restoring the woolly mammoth would not only prove that a massive extinct animal can be brought back but that the mammoth, if it could be reinserted into the Arctic region, would improve the ecosystem and help combat global warming.
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
The threat proved successful — the billboards in all six districts were taken down almost immediately.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
The startup looks for very experienced talent, but also tries to take chances on younger people who are less proven.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Growing frustration from American soybean farmers and industry associations, who operate primarily in red states, could prove to be politically damaging, especially given that soybean farmers were hard-hit by tariffs in Trump’s first term, and many are still recovering.
—Sarah Sax, The Atlantic, 16 Apr. 2025
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
The threat proved successful — the billboards in all six districts were taken down almost immediately.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
The startup looks for very experienced talent, but also tries to take chances on younger people who are less proven.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Growing frustration from American soybean farmers and industry associations, who operate primarily in red states, could prove to be politically damaging, especially given that soybean farmers were hard-hit by tariffs in Trump’s first term, and many are still recovering.
—Sarah Sax, The Atlantic, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prove
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Coogler established himself, with Creed and his two Black Panthermovies, as a filmmaker with propulsive, novel takes on franchise fare.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Smithsonian Institution was first established by Congress with funding from British scientist James Smithson.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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In general, Zimmerman says, animals that evolved in areas prone to disturbance are adapted to handle those variables.—
Marina Wang,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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As cost-of-living challenges and job market anxieties mount, Gen Z's consumer values are evolving.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Surprising Loyalty and Stability Despite their reputation for independence and skepticism, Gen X demonstrates remarkable workplace loyalty compared to younger generations.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Jack Moorhouse, a 19-year-old midfielder, has demonstrated an ability to pick up the ball and carry it up the pitch at youth level — an attribute sorely lacking among the first-team squad.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Lauren remained in her home for about an hour after the shooting, but eventually emerged to face LAPD officers waiting outside.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The same week these two spectacular images emerged, so did a study that suggested that heavy rain once fell on Mars.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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His prominent role in Game 3 -- which was a big reason the Knicks' offensive rating jumped to 120.8 from 101.9 in Game 2 -- showed that coach Tom Thibodeau and the Knicks have learned their lesson about keeping Towns involved in the offense.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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Text messages sent in the hours leading up to O’Keefe’s death read aloud to the court by a Massachusetts state trooper show the couple were at a strained point in their relationship.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Every formula at Holos is developed, tested, and manufactured in its own facility, allowing the brand to ensure the quality of the products from batch to batch.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Isaacson, who directs research at the Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases in Florida, has developed free online software called RetainYourBrain, which aims to democratize access to brain health care.—
CNN.com,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Between 50 and 100 people took off with roughly $300,000 total this week — after bags of cash fell out of an armored truck in the Chicago area.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Bricks have fallen out and cracked at Jefferson Middle School in the Caldwell School District.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Prove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prove. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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