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Recent Examples of proven
Reading fiction is a proven way to build your empathy muscle — a key ingredient to being a better leader and great communicator.
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Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
If the passing game continues to sputter during training camp the Dolphins must consider adding more proven veteran receivers.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
While there are no proven ways to delay menopause, certain factors are linked to its timing.
—Zoe Cunniffe, Health, 3 June 2026
With the collapse of the once lucrative regional cable sports model, teams such as the Stars need to find new revenue streams and real estate is a proven route.
—Mac Engel
june 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
There is only one reliable, proven candidate in this race.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Lowering your cholesterol levels through lifestyle changes or medication is a proven way to reduce your risk of heart disease.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 30 May 2026
Lazarus said parents should prioritize the proven safety strategies that prevent drowning, such as close supervision, and think of swimsuit color as an extra precaution.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 19 May 2026
Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
If the passing game continues to sputter during training camp the Dolphins must consider adding more proven veteran receivers.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
While there are no proven ways to delay menopause, certain factors are linked to its timing.
—Zoe Cunniffe, Health, 3 June 2026
With the collapse of the once lucrative regional cable sports model, teams such as the Stars need to find new revenue streams and real estate is a proven route.
—Mac Engel
june 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
There is only one reliable, proven candidate in this race.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Lowering your cholesterol levels through lifestyle changes or medication is a proven way to reduce your risk of heart disease.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 30 May 2026
Lazarus said parents should prioritize the proven safety strategies that prevent drowning, such as close supervision, and think of swimsuit color as an extra precaution.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proven
Adjective
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While there's no confirmed location, yet, experts have been able to rule out a few possibilities.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Wawa said there are no confirmed reports of anyone being injured from consuming the affected products.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But the Civilian Oversight Commission says those arguments, which were first made by the office of county counsel, are not valid in light of recent developments.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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On the other hand, tourism can raise valid concerns among local communities regarding overtourism, rising housing costs and strain on infrastructure.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Readers familiar with established romance and fantasy tropes have responded positively to the steady release schedule and serialized format.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Thankfully, government forces re-established control swiftly, and peace has been restored.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Are vehicle emissions tests effective at reducing air pollution?—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
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There are effective treatments ranging from topical prescriptions to Botox.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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One lays out regulations for the safety and care of children in foster care, and one gives courts guidelines for how to handle parental visits in cases of substantiated abuse.—
Shannon Tyler
May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
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Last year, the Colorado Department of Human Services reported 6,116 children were victims of substantiated abuse or neglect, down from 10,779 in 2021, which itself had fewer reports than average because many schools remained remote.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Not only without the ball, their were moments of real quality when Cape Verde recovered possession, zipping the ball around the Spanish pressure and often looking to play their way out with short passes into midfield.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Newsom doesn’t collect any real revenue from his podcast, but did report collecting more than $100,000 in publication fee and royalties last year for books he’s written.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Operators reason within validated constraints.—
Raju Malhotra,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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What would’ve been a sell-out move nine times out of 10 only validated Winding Refn’s initial instincts threefold.—
Nick Newman,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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But what made that quote so incredible were not the actual words, but rather the face on the person saying it.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
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Planning starts months in advance, Kathy Evers says, but the actual decorating only takes about five days, with the help of some 100 volunteers.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Proven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proven. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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