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Recent Examples of proven
While there are no proven ways to delay menopause, certain factors are linked to its timing.
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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
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, 26 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
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
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
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, 26 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
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
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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The confirmed tornado moved across parts of Enid, a city of about 50,000 people in Garfield County near the state's northern border, according to the National Weather Service.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Folks need to have a valid match ticket for the charter service, which is only available on match days, and begins around five hours before kickoff and will operate three hours after the game.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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These were all valid objectives, but none of them clearly defined the decision the system was meant to improve.—
Hari Sonnenahalli,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Banks, subject to more established and rigorous scrutiny, warn the bill doesn’t do enough to protect consumers and also raises questions over where capital will be stored and and guaranteed if crypto exchanges like Coinbase are able to take deposits the way banks do.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Even a small change to a pre-established part of your schedule — like having breakfast outside instead of at the table — can break couples out of flying on autopilot.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The company revealed that the fuze upgrades launch platforms into low-cost, effective counter-unmanned aerial system weapons to enhance reliable detonation at the optimal impact.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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Timing is critical for corn gluten to be effective, as seeds that have already germinated and formed roots will not be affected.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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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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
Adjective
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As the federal government seeks to impose populism from above, pluralism from above is another real possibility.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The bar, Salon Salon, is a real destination drinking spot, though.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Operators reason within validated constraints.—
Raju Malhotra,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This validated questionnaire asks about symptoms like heel pain and swollen joints or digits.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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That space was brought to life inside the Plaza’s actual theater, where the walls were repapered in gold, adding to the gold lame Austrian curtain onstage.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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More affordable housing near transit with actual income targeting for the families already living here.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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“Proven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proven. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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