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Recent Examples of proven
Despite a viral online claim, scientists and doctors have repeatedly said the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin is not a proven treatment.
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
There is only one reliable, proven candidate on both ballots.
—East Bay Times Editorial Board, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Stopping tax hikes is the central fight in this election, and North County needs a proven tax-fighter to stand up to the board majority’s tax-and-spend agenda.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
However, proven options—like over-the-counter medications and a healthy diet—may help reduce symptoms.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 28 Apr. 2026
As long as the Cubs are forced to rely on less proven arms while manager Craig Counsell navigates usage and injuries, preventing big innings by stranding runners is an important piece of the pitching staff’s effectiveness.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The collaboration is designed to address specific engineering challenges that arise when moving from a proven physics model to a functional energy facility.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Sixers players shot 10-for-16 and 5-for-8 from three against Hauser, per NBA player tracking, with the veteran wing often helped off of Edgecombe to double the more proven Maxey.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Even in the absence of any proven crime committed by Tisch, even in the naivest retelling or understanding of Tisch’s correspondences with Epstein, his unacceptable relationship with this man deserves censure.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
There is only one reliable, proven candidate on both ballots.
—East Bay Times Editorial Board, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Stopping tax hikes is the central fight in this election, and North County needs a proven tax-fighter to stand up to the board majority’s tax-and-spend agenda.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
However, proven options—like over-the-counter medications and a healthy diet—may help reduce symptoms.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 28 Apr. 2026
As long as the Cubs are forced to rely on less proven arms while manager Craig Counsell navigates usage and injuries, preventing big innings by stranding runners is an important piece of the pitching staff’s effectiveness.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The collaboration is designed to address specific engineering challenges that arise when moving from a proven physics model to a functional energy facility.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Sixers players shot 10-for-16 and 5-for-8 from three against Hauser, per NBA player tracking, with the veteran wing often helped off of Edgecombe to double the more proven Maxey.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Even in the absence of any proven crime committed by Tisch, even in the naivest retelling or understanding of Tisch’s correspondences with Epstein, his unacceptable relationship with this man deserves censure.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 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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The vulnerability allowed attackers to bypass two-factor authentication protections after obtaining valid login credentials.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Presenting a utility bill as a valid form of identification at a voting precinct in West Virginia has gone the way of the tavern polling place and the punch-card ballot.—
John Raby,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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As for established Superstars, Becky Lynch, Asuka, Bayley, CM Punk, Charlotte Flair, Drew McIntyre.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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That includes pre-established coordination across departments, regular interagency training and clear evacuation and communication protocols that are tested, not just written.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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The pair picked apart the Fire defense with a series of effective rolls and slips.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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The trial court imposed a total effective sentence of 20 years in prison, suspended after 15 years, and 15 years of probation, the Supreme Court ruling says.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 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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There’s no real way around historical McCarthyism.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Later in the day, the menu shifts to a mix of Chinese and international dishes, but the view is the real star.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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This phase will focus on turning validated designs into integrated subsystems that can operate under real reactor conditions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The upstairs of Niall’s house was a set, and the actual dinner table was someone’s home.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Students and faculty use it for notes, study guides and even actual final exams.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Proven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proven. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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