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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
The group’s second album, self-titled and the first with Clayton-Thomas, proved a phenomenal success upon its release in ’68.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
To prove successful in the next decade, your organization does not need to be the one with the largest marketing budget.
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Sairam Vedam,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
That is exactly what this study set out to prove.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Touring more than 100 cities while also making her own TV series proved a lot to Morgan — most importantly, what her doctors have been telling her for years.
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Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
25 June 2026
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
To prove successful in the next decade, your organization does not need to be the one with the largest marketing budget.
—
Sairam Vedam,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
That is exactly what this study set out to prove.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Touring more than 100 cities while also making her own TV series proved a lot to Morgan — most importantly, what her doctors have been telling her for years.
—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for prove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prove
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Trump earlier in June signed an executive order on AI oversight that established a framework for the federal government to vet the national security risks of the most advanced AI systems for up to 30 days before their public release.
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Local cherries are more likely to be suited to your specific climate and growing conditions, which increases the chances of successfully establishing a healthy tree.
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Just as their characters have evolved and gained electric momentum in their careers, so have the actors.
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Regulation will continue to evolve, whether through transparency, state-and-federal patchwork, general law and supervisory expectation, or other avenues.
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The prototype was demonstrated publicly April 8.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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His view comes despite some opinion polls showing the Republican Party has a higher disapproval rating.
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From artisan bakeries and farmers markets to homemade loaves bubbling on kitchen counters, sourdough has developed a devoted following among food lovers.
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While most people who get infected with WNV have no symptoms, one in 150 may develop more serious illnesses like brain inflammation, paralysis or death.
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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.
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The May reading of the personal consumption expenditures price index also comes out.
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After a falling out with Marlins mercurial owner Jeffrey Loria, he was hired by the Nationals as a top assistant to GM Mike Rizzo in 2016 and played a key role in the composition of their 2019 world championship team.
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However, her latest pair didn't fit properly and kept falling out, according to Kennedy News and Media.
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“Prove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prove. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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