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1
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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2
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
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark may advise their listeners to not talk to strangers, but in their case, doing so proved transformative.
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Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
The court fights all proved futile, however.
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George Avalos,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2026
Trump proved again and again during the early midterm election jockeying that his endorsement drives outcomes in GOP primaries.
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Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
That proved to be too much to overcome for the Mets, who didn’t record another hit after Young’s one-out single in the fourth until Francisco Lindor lined a single with two outs in the ninth.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
But it's been on the court where Hargitay has proved to be one of Brunson's most enthusiastic supporters, frequently attending Knicks games at Madison Square Garden.
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Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
That last statement is crucial—Trump has not proved hostile to all immigrants.
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Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
Obama proved Democrats could run to the left of the Clintons and win.
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W. James Antle Iii,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
But soon the probabilistic method proved its worth.
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Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
26 June 2026
That rough outing ultimately proved costly, but the Pirates evidently saw enough upside in Marte's arm to give him another chance.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Adjective
While such reports by Muddy Waters and others have in the past proved devastating, this one appears to be a misfire.
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Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark may advise their listeners to not talk to strangers, but in their case, doing so proved transformative.
—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
The court fights all proved futile, however.
—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Uso’s conquest proved to be futile.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2026
Trump proved again and again during the early midterm election jockeying that his endorsement drives outcomes in GOP primaries.
—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
That proved to be too much to overcome for the Mets, who didn’t record another hit after Young’s one-out single in the fourth until Francisco Lindor lined a single with two outs in the ninth.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
But it's been on the court where Hargitay has proved to be one of Brunson's most enthusiastic supporters, frequently attending Knicks games at Madison Square Garden.
—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
That last statement is crucial—Trump has not proved hostile to all immigrants.
—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
Obama proved Democrats could run to the left of the Clintons and win.
—
W. James Antle Iii,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
But soon the probabilistic method proved its worth.
—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
26 June 2026
That rough outing ultimately proved costly, but the Pirates evidently saw enough upside in Marte's arm to give him another chance.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proved
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The proven path to better gut health has not changed and needs no at-home stool test.
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Midjourney is licensing a proven semiconductor platform and wrapping it in an experience — which is a marketing and distribution problem far more than a physics one.
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No one has yet demonstrated that an X-ray lithography machine can be built at sufficiently modest cost and size to be commercially viable.
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Research over the past 15 to 20 years has demonstrated that this is even more true than scientists had previously realized.
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Despite the speculation, very few details have emerged, and almost no leaks have surfaced.
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Multiple network insiders said Tuesday afternoon that no clear front-runner has emerged for James, but that money will not drive the decision.
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What is established is that the celebrated director Lonny Price, who played Neil Kellerman in the movie, is helming this version and Darrell Grand Moultrie, who has a robust background in choreographing both ballet and Beyoncé, is in charge of the dancing.
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Bringing that inside-out understanding of his industry and its history speaks to his strengths as a veteran working actor who has made a habit of dropping into established and popular shows mid-run and shaking things up.
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The other three women all have connections to Maxine, yet she’s not involved in their most developed and personally significant scenes.
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The victims have described being exposed to sensory phenomena such as pressure and noise coming from a specific location and developed brain trauma and a variety of other symptoms like vertigo, tinnitus, migraine, visual problems and cognitive impairment.
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Cruise ship spas have evolved from simple massage rooms into comprehensive wellness centers.
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Microsoft’s strategy has evolved.
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Kpler data showed over 100 ships used to pass through the strait daily before the war began.
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New projections this month showed that the Social Security trust fund will run out of money sooner than previously thought, meaning benefits would face a 22% cut by 2032 unless adjustments are enacted.
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The executive order directed the federal government to shore up key cyber defenses and establish a mechanism for testing the most advanced AI models for safety issues.
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The rapid integration of AI into healthcare is fueling a massive demand for advanced computing hardware like GPUs.
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“Proved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proved. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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