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as in demonstrated
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 emerged
to come to be
the new automobile engine design proved impractical
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as in established
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
proved herself a great actress on the Broadway stage
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Recent Examples of proved
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Dec. 2024
And many strikes proved far deadlier.
—Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Ever since SpaceX proved lower-cost satellite launches were possible with reusable rocket technology, the market for small satellite launches has grown at record speed.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2024
His efforts ultimately proved successful when President Biden signed the legislation into law.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2024
Rudolph proved popular, writes Smithsonian.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Several key stat lines proved to be consistently lopsided in favor of the victors.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Thompson and his team recovered significant amounts of gold and artifacts to great fanfare, but the euphoria proved short-lived.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
The transition to South Indian filmmaking style proved challenging for the actor.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The second attempt for a preliminary injunction proved successful.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Dec. 2024
And many strikes proved far deadlier.
—Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Ever since SpaceX proved lower-cost satellite launches were possible with reusable rocket technology, the market for small satellite launches has grown at record speed.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2024
His efforts ultimately proved successful when President Biden signed the legislation into law.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2024
Rudolph proved popular, writes Smithsonian.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Several key stat lines proved to be consistently lopsided in favor of the victors.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Thompson and his team recovered significant amounts of gold and artifacts to great fanfare, but the euphoria proved short-lived.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
The transition to South Indian filmmaking style proved challenging for the actor.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proved
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Seattle’s pursuit of veteran guard Will Fries in free agency demonstrated a willingness to be aggressive to address the interior of the line, and this would fit that approach.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Other organizations have demonstrated what respect for democratic values and opposition to this power grab can look like.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
24 Mar. 2025
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Most of all, though, the 26-year-old has emerged as the Hornets’ most notable leader, taking on the role with an unwavering commitment.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2025
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What To Know According to a new straw poll released by The Lost Coast on Tuesday, conducted among 2,640 respondents in California, Braveheart actor Mel Gibson has emerged as the top Republican candidate for California governor, with 12% of the vote.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Bayern Munich set up theirs in 1970, Barcelona established one in 1988 and Liverpool did so the following year — although Juventus, Milan, Manchester United and Dortmund only came on board from the late 2010s onwards.—
Guillermo Rai,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Send Out Invitations Plans should be clearly established well ahead of time.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Give familiar movements a makeover The brain has evolved to seek out novelty.—
Katy Bowman,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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Like the dodo, the Rodrigues solitaire had evolved in an environment with few natural predators, which led it to lose the ability to fly.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Injury Concern Before Australian Open Osaka’s withdrawal came as a shock after the 27-year-old showed no signs of pain or problem in the 35-minute opening set.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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The team focused on the northern end of town, known as Upper Brooklyn, where records showed the founding families once lived.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Stage 2 restrictions were more restrictive, banning nearly all forms of open flame, even in developed campgrounds.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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For a more developed flavor, prepare and refrigerate the salad, up until adding the basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano, for up to 1 day in advance.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2025
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Harper at least advanced Schwarber with a tapper back to the pitcher.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Taming your hair can be challenging without the right tools, and Prime Day sales are the perfect opportunity to upgrade your old flat iron to something more advanced.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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Each year in the United States, 7.4 million people are misdiagnosed in emergency rooms, causing death or permanent disability in 1 in 350 patients, according to a 2023 study from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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On June 23, the Thai military ordered all permanent and temporary land border checkpoints between Thailand and Cambodia to close.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
30 June 2025
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“Proved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proved. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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