PROVEN Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

proven

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Recent Examples of proven Davidson also added a few role players to fill holes, but didn’t bring in a proven player to play with Connor Bedard. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Despite a viral online claim, scientists and doctors have repeatedly said the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin is not a proven treatment. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The proven path to better gut health has not changed and needs no at-home stool test. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 Shareholders are also challenging management teams to do more deals, Anjala said, as cash flows remain strong and M&A is seen as a proven way to create value. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 16 June 2026 Prosecutors, who had sought seven years and seven months in jail, said that the four women accusing him of rape, in both the proven and unproven cases, had each time been too unconscious or too incapacitated to resist him after attending parties. — Gwladys Fouche, USA Today, 15 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

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Her two confirmed pieces totaled $162, less than one quarter of the price of several single accessories elsewhere on the guest list.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
That brings the confirmed One UI 9 testing lineup to the Galaxy S23, S24, S24 FE, S25, S26, A35, A56, A57, A37, M34, Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.

— Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of confirmed

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The study will examine whether the system could allow survivors to discreetly communicate with law enforcement using pre-established codes or phrases when making a phone call is not safe.

— Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Under the deal, Espotlight will receive a first look at Spanish-language stories published on Wattpad, giving the production company access to a pipeline of digital-native IP with established readerships.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 14 July 2026

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Global crude prices settled as high as $114 a barrel in May, as strikes in the Middle East and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz choked off supplies from the Gulf.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
The agreement refers to Molinar’s departure as a resignation, effective at the end of the month on July 31.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Definition of effective

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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
The one substantiated allegation regards office culture and is not related to any of the more serious accusations of fiscal mismanagement.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026

Definition of substantiated

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Now, more Americans are beginning to make the roughly three-hour car ride from Santo Domingo, trading the predictability of Punta Cana for something more real.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Our research and experiences, along with that of other experts, show these two services can make a real difference.

— Jane Callahan, The Conversation, 14 July 2026

Definition of real

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However, actual needs vary with soil type, weather conditions, plant species, and stage of growth.

— Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
By owning the actual planes, trucks and sorting hubs required to move goods globally, these companies possess a structural advantage and a level of operational scale that new competitors cannot replicate overnight.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

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