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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
George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Daniel Popper explains why Herbert proved it after taking 129 hits, the second-most in a season since 2000.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Development of Greenland’s mineral resources is challenging because of the island’s harsh climate, while strict environmental controls have proved an additional hurdle for potential investors.
—Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, that extra point proved to be the difference in a 31-30 loss to the Red Wolves in October.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
Meeting the rapper, 44, in person proved to be a nerve-racking experience.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
But many of these moves have proved damaging.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
The change has proved costly because Venezuela lost one of its few remaining sources of legitimate income.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
The combo of Barrs and Lee especially proved problematic for TCU as the two guards flourished in the mid-range with pull-up jumpers.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
The court fights all proved futile, however.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Herro proved to be a quality bench player earlier in his career, becoming the first and only Heat player to ever win the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award during the 2021-22 season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Daniel Popper explains why Herbert proved it after taking 129 hits, the second-most in a season since 2000.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Development of Greenland’s mineral resources is challenging because of the island’s harsh climate, while strict environmental controls have proved an additional hurdle for potential investors.
—Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, that extra point proved to be the difference in a 31-30 loss to the Red Wolves in October.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
Meeting the rapper, 44, in person proved to be a nerve-racking experience.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
But many of these moves have proved damaging.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
The change has proved costly because Venezuela lost one of its few remaining sources of legitimate income.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
The combo of Barrs and Lee especially proved problematic for TCU as the two guards flourished in the mid-range with pull-up jumpers.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proved
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The South American nation holds more proven reserves of crude oil than any other country in the world, even surpassing Saudi Arabia, according to OPEC, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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The addition of Adam Thielen gives Rodgers a proven chain mover who was on the field for 48% of Pittsburgh’s snaps in his first game.—
Shawn Childs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Iron–sodium cells have already demonstrated stable cycling in long-term tests, with additional data still accumulating.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Trump has demonstrated the courage required to demand better for the American people and to deliver on his promises.—
Robert Romano,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Hyundai Motor Group’s Atlas humanoid robot emerged as a standout winner at CES 2026 in Las Vegas this week, earning the Best Robot award as chosen by global media covering the show.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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After a few hours on the floor, a pattern emerged.—
Eric Sullivan,
Scientific American,
9 Jan. 2026
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Still, the identity of an offense that amassed more regular-season yardage (6,282) than any of the previous 105 Bears teams was established up front, with a tenacious line and the kind of aggressive running game Johnson embraces.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Although United Van Lines examined more than 100,000 moves, its customers tend to be established homeowners with families who can afford a full-service mover.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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Autoliv and Tensor say their co-developed system is intended to remove those constraints without compromising safety.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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And with the nation boasting the highest government debt-to-GDP ratio in the developed world by a wide margin, bearishness to JGBs is likely to persist.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Individualized Wellness The bath has evolved from a spa-like retreat to a space designed for personalized wellness, becoming one of the most customizable areas in the home.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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The college has offered the training for decades, and its Automotive and Related Technology program has evolved with industry changes — including the advent of fuel injection, airbags and the rise of electric vehicles.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Cellphone data showed Fuentes was at the crash site, immediately went home and then returned in a different car within 20 minutes, the affidavit said.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Videos of the shooting in Minnesota showed federal agents approaching Good’s SUV stopped in the middle of a neighborhood street.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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When emergencies result in a premature birth or a baby with medical complications, immediate access to advanced neonatal care is critical.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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Safety through advanced technology Safety remains the primary concern for any personal aircraft, and Plaut addresses this through extreme hardware redundancy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Proved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proved. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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