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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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In order to establish a market rate for Orlik’s work, Ford proposed an exhibition at a friend’s gallery, in London.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
17 June 2025
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The nonprofit James Beard Foundation was established in 1986, shortly after chef and TV personality James Beard’s death.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
17 June 2025
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As the game, and officiating evolved, so did Carlisle.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2025
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At the same time, professional golf is evolving, as are the ways fans consume sports.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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Made up of students Rohan Jha, Rohan Jain, Audrey Cheng and Michael Antipov, the team demonstrated their knowledge in areas like earning income, spending, saving, managing credit, investing and managing risk, a news release from Frerichs’ office said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Your contrarian takes demonstrate independent thinking that can't be faked or prompted into existence.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 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 Rising Star Award is selected by MFF’s Festival Director, Festival Curator and Malta’s Film Commissioner, with the goal of recognizing an emerging star who has made a break-out contribution to the international filmmaking landscape.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
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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Brands are also showing interest in using LaundRE in their reshoring plans by importing garments from places like Bangladesh and Pakistan and finishing them locally in small quantities to reduce overbuying and waste.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
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Rosenberg emphasizes that at this point, AI is still just another tool that’s used for developing content—like CGI.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
24 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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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 1 Jul. 2025.
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