as in proven
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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
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
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
The fear that Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, established in Ethiopia, would reign supreme after Ethiopia deregulated the largest telecommunications market proved misplaced.
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Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Inside the watch party, the sports rivalry proved to be alive and well, with fans booing whenever the opponent’s flag or jersey was shown on the large screen.
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Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
What is holding back Europe’s rearmament push Building the capacity Europe needs to ensure strategic autonomy has proved difficult.
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Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Margot Robbie proved that Bermuda shorts deserve a spot in your travel wardrobe.
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Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
The labor market has proved stronger than expected the past few months, which has investors and Fed-watchers expecting interest-rate hikes later this year.
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Jake Angelo,
semafor.com,
1 July 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
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
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.
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George Avalos,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Their play proved why, even in the face of adversity in the second half.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
The fear that Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, established in Ethiopia, would reign supreme after Ethiopia deregulated the largest telecommunications market proved misplaced.
—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Inside the watch party, the sports rivalry proved to be alive and well, with fans booing whenever the opponent’s flag or jersey was shown on the large screen.
—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
What is holding back Europe’s rearmament push Building the capacity Europe needs to ensure strategic autonomy has proved difficult.
—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Margot Robbie proved that Bermuda shorts deserve a spot in your travel wardrobe.
—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
The labor market has proved stronger than expected the past few months, which has investors and Fed-watchers expecting interest-rate hikes later this year.
—
Jake Angelo,
semafor.com,
1 July 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
Obama proved Democrats could run to the left of the Clintons and win.
—
W. James Antle Iii,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proved
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Despite a viral online claim, scientists and doctors have repeatedly said the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin is not a proven treatment.
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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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Tens of thousands of protestors have demonstrated daily over the past month.
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The system was recently demonstrated in a footage shared by the Beijing Institute of Technology’s (BIT) school of mechanical engineering.
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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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In Wednesday's hearing, DHS said that a law established this year helped create a team that would provide resources to patients who experience disruptions in care.
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The bill also established new borrowing caps for parents and graduate students who take out loans, and imposed new restrictions for Pell Grants, among other measures.
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If anything, Brown seemed motivated to build off of that group with a healthier Tatum and a more developed supporting cast.
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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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According to interior designer Courtney Blanton, pool houses have really evolved due to modern technology with materials that last longer and are heartier.
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Cruise ship spas have evolved from simple massage rooms into comprehensive wellness centers.
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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 5 Jul. 2026.
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