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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
Tracing the health of miners who move through the region regularly has also proven difficult.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
From Kristen Bell to Eva Mendes, even celebrities prove that raising kids is beautifully messy for us all!
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 18 June 2026
Advertisement Russia hopes that China may prove to be a durable supplier.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 18 June 2026
Much to Bear’s astonishment, the wish comes true, but with unintended consequences as Nikki dangerously obsesses over him and resorts to deadly measures to prove her love for him.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
From Kristen Bell to Eva Mendes, even celebrities prove that raising kids is beautifully messy for us all!
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 18 June 2026
Advertisement Russia hopes that China may prove to be a durable supplier.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 18 June 2026
Much to Bear’s astonishment, the wish comes true, but with unintended consequences as Nikki dangerously obsesses over him and resorts to deadly measures to prove her love for him.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prove
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However, command issues and inconsistency prevented him from establishing a permanent role.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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These types of commissions, which have facilitated significant improvements in other states’ public defender systems, are usually established by the governor.—
Anat Rubin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The food and drink menu continues to evolve to satisfy hungry customers.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Lauder engaged with employees, including a Reverse Mentor team, to understand evolving consumer paths to beauty discovery.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Ukraine’s ability to strike military production facilities, fuel depots, ammunition storage sites and critical infrastructure hundreds of miles from the front lines has demonstrated a remarkable evolution in its strategic capabilities.—
Hunter LaCroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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To earn belief, leaders must protect early adopters, welcome critical feedback, and demonstrate value through real-world examples.—
Julie Averill,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela’s central and coastal regions on Wednesday just 39 seconds apart, triggering scenes of panic in Caracas and other cities as preliminary reports of structural damage and injuries began to emerge.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
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After Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada made a save that led to a corner, Bosnia's Ermin Mahmic emerged from a chaotic set of bounces with the ball at his feet, and his shot deflected off Abunada into the goal.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
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Delta flight attendant graduation ceremonies often take place at the Delta Flight Museum near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, shown here on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.—
Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
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His view comes despite some opinion polls showing the Republican Party has a higher disapproval rating.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
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Both Kodiak and Aurora are developing self-driving trucks with traditional driver’s components like a steering wheel.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The new look, developed with branding firm Turner Duckworth, moves Sam’s Club into a brighter blue, a lowercase wordmark and a diamond that now does more than decorate the name.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Switzerland came out strong in the second half with two goals within 15 minutes, utterly deflating Canada's energy until the hydration break.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
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The May reading of the personal consumption expenditures price index also comes out.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
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Harry has cited significant concerns for his family's safety, citing their lack of security on British soil as part of why the family had a falling out and a reason for not returning.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Many schools have pointed to falling out-of-state and international enrollment as a significant financial constraint.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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“Prove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prove. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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