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
Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Hulu offered Jenner Furst and Julia Willoughby Nason's Fyre Fraud, which boasted an interview with McFarland himself that ultimately proved controversial when it was revealed the fraudster was paid for his time.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
The pandemic also proved to be a confounding factor during that 2021 to 2023 period.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
But winning the Irish Open proved that golf still motivates him to no end.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The funding challenge proved formidable.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The mystery of the fourth body proved to be more complex.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
The latter proved the trickiest.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
While machines have mastered both sight and sound, the sense of taste has proved harder to digitize.
—New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Additionally, Mariah Carey was honored with coveted Video Vanguard Award (as well as her first-ever VMA win for Best R&B) while Busta Rhymes received the MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award and Ricky Martin proved why he was awarded with the Latin Icon trophy.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Hulu offered Jenner Furst and Julia Willoughby Nason's Fyre Fraud, which boasted an interview with McFarland himself that ultimately proved controversial when it was revealed the fraudster was paid for his time.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
The pandemic also proved to be a confounding factor during that 2021 to 2023 period.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
But winning the Irish Open proved that golf still motivates him to no end.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The funding challenge proved formidable.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The mystery of the fourth body proved to be more complex.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
The latter proved the trickiest.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
While machines have mastered both sight and sound, the sense of taste has proved harder to digitize.
—New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proved
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Allred has demonstrated the ability to get some crossover voters, but will need to find better traction with independents and Republicans to win statewide, Rottinghaus said in another text message.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Barlow is a competitive, hardworking player and demonstrated plenty of resolve, turning a poor start to last season into a dominant playoff push.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Another video emerged that showed that Prescott spit on the ground in Carter’s direction first, but Carter then spit on Prescott’s chest, drawing the ejection.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Immediately after the ball landed, Boone emerged from the dugout and asked crew chief Adrian Johnson to examine the bat.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The majority held that the right to end a pregnancy was found neither in the text of the Constitution nor in the nation's history, erasing a reproductive right the high court established nearly five decades ago.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Use a car dealership that is well established in your community.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While concerts have become a proven driver of tourism, as demonstrated recently by Taylor Swift’s Era Tour and Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The latest results move the Super-X concept from a promising theory to a proven technology.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Since then, their roadside stand has evolved into a destination with produce from local growers and a menu of comforting baked goods, lunches, and take-home meals.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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These genomic elements evolved rapidly in Homo sapiens despite remaining relatively stable throughout the rest of mammalian history.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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At Tomah, the report showed a similar breakdown, with nine shortages among clinical staff and five nonclinical.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Initial testing showed performance comparable to conventional materials.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the world's least developed countries, every two seconds a baby is born into unwashed hands due to a lack of water.—
Kelly Parsons,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The National Park Service did not change its confine and contain strategy to reflect the worsening conditions and maintained that there was still no threat to public safety or developed areas.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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While far from a cure, the study points to a new path that combines advanced manufacturing, stem cell science, and regenerative medicine.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Dreamliner is 25% more fuel-efficient than older models due to lighter construction and advanced engines.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Proved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proved. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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