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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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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.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
The court fights all proved futile, however.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
The Lakers finished the regular season 22-8 in clutch situations, and that poise proved decisive once more.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
But Gernsback's innovation of collecting previously-diffuse bits of literature ruminating on scientific discovery or technological advancement in one place proved to be an idea with staying power.
—Chris Klimek, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Surviving the moments Kornet had to spend on the bench proved a big factor in the Spurs’ being able to hold on for the victory.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Apr. 2026
That proved to be untrue for Boeing, which reported better-than-expected revenue on Wednesday.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
To put astronauts on the moon in 2028, the landers will need to refuel in space — another complex capability that will need to be proved.
—Thomas Black, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Beyond prevention, wearables have also proved helpful in detecting health problems.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 24 Apr. 2026
The jury also found that Spine Institute of Idaho proved that Ataraxis has made a fraudulent transfer of property to those entities.
—Angela Palermo
april 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
While such reports by Muddy Waters and others have in the past proved devastating, this one appears to be a misfire.
—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
Carlos Correa proved to be his toughest matchup of the day, as the Astros’ shortstop crushed a bases-empty blast off the southpaw in the sixth inning to tie the game at two.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
The Lakers finished the regular season 22-8 in clutch situations, and that poise proved decisive once more.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
But Gernsback's innovation of collecting previously-diffuse bits of literature ruminating on scientific discovery or technological advancement in one place proved to be an idea with staying power.
—Chris Klimek, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Surviving the moments Kornet had to spend on the bench proved a big factor in the Spurs’ being able to hold on for the victory.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Apr. 2026
That proved to be untrue for Boeing, which reported better-than-expected revenue on Wednesday.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
To put astronauts on the moon in 2028, the landers will need to refuel in space — another complex capability that will need to be proved.
—Thomas Black, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Beyond prevention, wearables have also proved helpful in detecting health problems.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 24 Apr. 2026
The jury also found that Spine Institute of Idaho proved that Ataraxis has made a fraudulent transfer of property to those entities.
—Angela Palermo
april 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proved
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As long as the Cubs are forced to rely on less proven arms while manager Craig Counsell navigates usage and injuries, preventing big innings by stranding runners is an important piece of the pitching staff’s effectiveness.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The collaboration is designed to address specific engineering challenges that arise when moving from a proven physics model to a functional energy facility.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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The 6-foot-1, 215-pound Ramoley generates tremendous power from the right side of the plate, as demonstrated by his three-run homer.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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In that layer, Chinese robotics firms like Unitree have already demonstrated global competitiveness.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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The hospice movement that emerged in the latter half of the last century improved conditions for patients in the later years of life, replacing sterile, clinical hospital settings with holistic care centered on pain management, dignity, and quality of life.—
Tom Koutsoumpas,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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One Midwestern city has emerged as a nitrate pollution hot spot, with levels in local rivers so high that the city had to build one of the largest nitrate removal plants in the world.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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First established in Mexico back in the 1920s, Dia del Nino is normally celebrated with festivities, gifts and activities.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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What began with an arms embargo during the Cuban Revolution in 1958 was broadened into a full trade and travel embargo after Fidel Castro established his communist government.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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Later, after Pripyat became more developed, Nataliia and Valerii were assigned to a two-bedroom apartment on Lesi Ukrainky Street, not far from where Nataliia’s sister lived.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The park says wildlife managers actively monitor bear activity and use proactive techniques that help keep bears within their natural home range and away from humans and developed areas.—
Devarrick Turner,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Wine Kitchen, originally conceived as a wine store, has evolved into a full-service, seasonal restaurant with wine as the focus and one of the most popular restaurants in Leesburg, Virginia.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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The program has evolved, placing food at the heart of the experience with the new Culinary Voyage.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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But patience can sometimes be a death knell in the playoffs, and Game 4 showed how a lack of it can be a virtue.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Youssef joked on The View after the hosts showed him a video of Fox News slamming his appearance on the kids show.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
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In early April, CDC scientists published the first large batch of data from advanced genetic sequencing of roughly 1,000 measles viruses that were circulating in the US last year.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The projects cover diverse artistic traditions and conservation needs, ranging from fragile works on paper to grand paintings and objects requiring advanced preservation techniques.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Proved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proved. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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