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
Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
The Crossdressing Serial Killer Trope In Media As so often happens, myth proved to be more fleet-footed than truth.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
Last season, injuries to Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard — and six red cards — proved decisive.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The faeture, a fantasy parable directed by Damiana Acuña, proved a big winner at last year’s Ventana Sur.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
But the job search proved futile, partly due to visa uncertainties and the impacts of the Department of Government Efficiency.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Sep. 2025
Since the end of the pandemic, consumers have proved to be the backbone of the American economy—much to the surprise of some of Wall Street’s biggest names.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
There, the arguments long made by civil rights groups proved persuasive.
—Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Edison’s version proved to be the brightest and longest-lasting.
—Ernest Freeberg, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
And that proved to be the difference on Monday as Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence made some great throws.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
The Crossdressing Serial Killer Trope In Media As so often happens, myth proved to be more fleet-footed than truth.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
Last season, injuries to Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard — and six red cards — proved decisive.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The faeture, a fantasy parable directed by Damiana Acuña, proved a big winner at last year’s Ventana Sur.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
But the job search proved futile, partly due to visa uncertainties and the impacts of the Department of Government Efficiency.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Sep. 2025
Since the end of the pandemic, consumers have proved to be the backbone of the American economy—much to the surprise of some of Wall Street’s biggest names.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
There, the arguments long made by civil rights groups proved persuasive.
—Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Edison’s version proved to be the brightest and longest-lasting.
—Ernest Freeberg, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proved
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The Nobel winners carried out experiments in the mid-1980s with an electronic circuit built of superconductors and demonstrated that quantum mechanics could also influence everyday objects under certain conditions.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Millions of Americans are willing to vote for a female presidential candidate — as demonstrated by the 2016 and 2024 elections.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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While subscription platforms still have their place, AVOD has emerged as a compelling alternative.—
Adam Rumanek,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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Photos emerged of rescue crews dressed in high-visibility vests, shocked worshippers and faith leaders embracing one another near the synagogue.—
Peter Wilkinson,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Players in their 30s are established, but always a cliff threat; this is not a lifetime achievement ranking.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Nobel Prizes were established through the will of Alfred Nobel, who amassed a fortune from his invention of dynamite.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Here are 5 proven ways to get rid of boxelder bugs that find their way into your home, and to keep them out.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Sep. 2025
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Braun is a proven NBA starter now.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kids aren’t getting enough touches on the ball, because the game has evolved and every goalkeeper needs to play like Ederson played at Man City.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Originally launched as a holiday pop-up in December 2022, the store exceeded expectations and evolved into the brand’s first permanent storefront.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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For comparison, a Christopher Newport University poll conducted September 8—14 had Spanberger up by 12 points, 52—40 percent, while Pulse Decision Science from September 3—5 showed a narrower five-point lead, 48—43 percent.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the private-sector job losses, the latest (and last-for-now) release from the BLS showed that the US labor market activity has grown increasingly stagnant.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The situation is made worse when governments in the developed world violate environmental regulations or try to persuade citizens that the environment is expendable in light of national security concerns.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
2 Oct. 2025
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The new website is part of a broader initiative the administration says is aimed at bringing prices paid by Americans, including Medicaid patients, more in line with those paid in other developed countries.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Rivian's electric trucks and SUVs are quick, powerful and include a suite of advanced standard features.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Elanco move jumpstarts OneHealth Innovation District With Elanco's move, the development of the OneHealth Innovation District, an advanced science hub, is officially underway.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Proved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proved. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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