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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.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
The court fights all proved futile, however.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 May 2026
But the same circuitry proved flexible enough to absorb social information, cultural norms and moral values across a lifetime.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Shot over six and a half weeks in August and September of last year, most of it in the Almería desert, the film also proved quite a test for cast and crew alike, with temperatures ranging from 35 to 38 degrees Celsius (95-100 degrees Fahrenheit).
—Ed Meza, Variety, 16 May 2026
The Pistons, however, are now 4-0 when facing elimination in these playoffs and have proved to be a tougher out than their youth would indicate.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Installed in December, the French store proved to be particularly instrumental, said Franchini, encouraging the cofounders to cross the pond too.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Roberts did bemoan a walk in each of the first two innings that proved costly.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
And a win proved to be elusive.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 10 May 2026
Public opinion polls in the United Kingdom proved accurate, as results from the recent blitz of local elections see outside parties dominating their mainstream rivals.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 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
Those runs proved useful when Benge dropped a fly ball in the top of the seventh, allowing a run to score for the Yankees, who loaded the bases with no outs, forcing the Mets to go to the bullpen.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 May 2026
But the same circuitry proved flexible enough to absorb social information, cultural norms and moral values across a lifetime.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Shot over six and a half weeks in August and September of last year, most of it in the Almería desert, the film also proved quite a test for cast and crew alike, with temperatures ranging from 35 to 38 degrees Celsius (95-100 degrees Fahrenheit).
—Ed Meza, Variety, 16 May 2026
The Pistons, however, are now 4-0 when facing elimination in these playoffs and have proved to be a tougher out than their youth would indicate.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Installed in December, the French store proved to be particularly instrumental, said Franchini, encouraging the cofounders to cross the pond too.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Roberts did bemoan a walk in each of the first two innings that proved costly.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
And a win proved to be elusive.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 10 May 2026
Public opinion polls in the United Kingdom proved accurate, as results from the recent blitz of local elections see outside parties dominating their mainstream rivals.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proved
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These are newer, less proven and more interesting.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The Braves sent veteran pitcher Doyle Alexander to Detroit — the Tigers were in a playoff race and needed a proven starter — for Double-A pitching prospect Smoltz.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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When Alexander Graham Bell demonstrated the telephone at America’s Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876, the invention amazed the crowd.—
David H. Hsu,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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The war in Iran has demonstrated once again that a president can, with impunity, ignore Congress in launching a war, even absent an imminent threat.—
James Cramer,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2026
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When the issue of climate change emerged, it was initially viewed as just another environmental challenge, which environmental groups met with campaigns for national and international climate policies, all while still advocating for the preservation of wildlands.—
John Reid,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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As technology has evolved in innovative and surprising ways over the course of the past several years, new tools have emerged that further support independence and creativity at every turn.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The Visitors’ Lions were hastily established by the Biennale after the resignation of the jury, who were, of course, responsible for the assignment of the Golden Lion awards.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 May 2026
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Serialized vertical video series with episodes lasting just a few minutes apiece first established itself in Asia but has drawn significant investment Stateside in recent years.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Measles, largely gone for decades in the developed world, has come roaring back.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
11 May 2026
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Bloomberg adds that Italian health care costs a few thousand dollars per year, and living in the south offers distinct tax benefits, such as a 7% flat annual tax for foreign retirees who move to smaller towns in less developed areas.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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McGregor won the first match with Holloway, long before either evolved into champions, after suffering a torn ACL early in the bout but outwrestling Holloway for the win.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The researchers also say future studies could investigate whether limb preferences in animals such as parrots or kangaroos evolved through similar evolutionary pressures, potentially revealing that handedness-like behavior emerged independently across different branches of the animal kingdom.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Eisler showed him how to position himself on a metal-and-wood contraption called a reformer.—
Natalie Meade,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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While walking the carpet, which marked a fun outing for the longtime married couple and music collaborators, Chris showed his romantic affection towards his wife of nearly 20 years.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Wood has trained fighters of all ages and says that the biggest difference in training those of a more advanced age (particularly over 40) is injuries.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The competitive clinic market has also pushed standards higher, with advanced technology and meticulous service now the norm for visitors seeking everything from a basic facial to more involved cosmetic procedures.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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“Proved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proved. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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