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Recent Examples of proven
Here are 5 proven ways to get rid of boxelder bugs that find their way into your home, and to keep them out.
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
Braun is a proven NBA starter now.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
In addition to proper nutrition, staying active with daily exercise is a proven way to extend lifespan.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
A couple of other more proven additions like edge rusher Nico Davilier, who made six starts last season at Arkansas, and cornerback Jamier Johnson, who started 10 games last season at Indiana, have not played a down yet.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Here are three proven ways to identify undervalued assets that apply across industries.
—Jack Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
But on Wednesday, the more proven arm of Luke Weaver let the team down as well.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The latest results move the Super-X concept from a promising theory to a proven technology.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
The result is that tens of thousands, many of them first-time detainees with no proven gang ties, have disappeared into a system where access to justice—and even survival—is often for sale.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
Braun is a proven NBA starter now.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
In addition to proper nutrition, staying active with daily exercise is a proven way to extend lifespan.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
A couple of other more proven additions like edge rusher Nico Davilier, who made six starts last season at Arkansas, and cornerback Jamier Johnson, who started 10 games last season at Indiana, have not played a down yet.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Here are three proven ways to identify undervalued assets that apply across industries.
—Jack Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
But on Wednesday, the more proven arm of Luke Weaver let the team down as well.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The latest results move the Super-X concept from a promising theory to a proven technology.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
The result is that tens of thousands, many of them first-time detainees with no proven gang ties, have disappeared into a system where access to justice—and even survival—is often for sale.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proven
Adjective
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As of Wednesday morning, there are no confirmed dates for the 2026 IIHF Women’s World Championships — which is typically held in April — and no international break earmarked in the league’s calendar for the event.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The rich, citrusy steak option is available only temporarily, with no confirmed end date.—
Ben Kelly,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The individual permit, which requires a $25 fee per shipment, is valid for a range of dates authorized once issued.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Messages > Send & Receive and tap your valid phone number to activate iMessage.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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While most people in established unions may grow closer, like moving in, making long-term promises, getting engaged or married or even in a business sense, like signing a contract, others that are not in alignment may go their separate ways.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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For established and newer restaurants, that means not only a larger audience but also better supply chains.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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If someone is forced to fight an attacker, the officer said the most effective targets are the eyes, throat and groin.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Broadleaf herbicides are effective, too, and fall is the best time to apply them.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Will his shooting and floater game give enough offensive jolt to add some real spacing around a roster that, even with Kevin Durant, seems notably deficient in terms of spacing?—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Come for some of the best actresses of our time as power-hungry witches; stay for Stevie Nicks' cameo as a real one.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The coalition called for a rigorous, large-scale trial with validated biomarkers and pre-registered endpoints.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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That starts with biobanking—the systematic, validated and coordinated collection, processing and storage of biological samples like organs, blood, urine, tumor tissue and cerebrospinal fluid—paired with deep and accurate clinical annotation.—
Niven R. Narain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Since some people recover from listeriosis without medical attention and never get tested, the CDC estimates that the actual number of people ill is probably substantially higher than reported, and that the outbreak may not be restricted to the states shown below.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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For a 2022 trip to Egypt for the COP27 conference, the budget accounted for $90,000 in airfare costs, but actual credit card expenses were at least $200,000.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Proven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proven. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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