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Recent Examples of proven
However, proven options—like over-the-counter medications and a healthy diet—may help reduce symptoms.
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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
UConn arrives as a proven postseason force, with a modern championship pedigree under head coach Dan Hurley and a reputation for physical, defensive-minded basketball.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Theresia Gouw, the proven and successful venture capitalist who is part of consortium that holds a minority stake in the Buffalo Bills and the Golden State Warriors, is joining the lineup of speakers for Sportico‘s Invest West conference on May 6 in San Francisco.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Look, there’s no doubt that, in terms of NWSL experience and proven players, Denver has the stronger roster on paper.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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
UConn arrives as a proven postseason force, with a modern championship pedigree under head coach Dan Hurley and a reputation for physical, defensive-minded basketball.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Theresia Gouw, the proven and successful venture capitalist who is part of consortium that holds a minority stake in the Buffalo Bills and the Golden State Warriors, is joining the lineup of speakers for Sportico‘s Invest West conference on May 6 in San Francisco.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Look, there’s no doubt that, in terms of NWSL experience and proven players, Denver has the stronger roster on paper.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proven
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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
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The confirmed tornado moved across parts of Enid, a city of about 50,000 people near the state's northern border, according to the National Weather Service.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In California, the Los Angeles County Counsel is probing allegations that State Farm delayed, underpaid and denied valid insurance claims from last year's wildfires.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Twin Metals filed a federal lawsuit seeking a declaration that the leases are still valid but a judge threw the case out in 2023.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Also the development of new homes next to established homes and neighborhoods also has caused increase in property taxes.—
Mark Dee
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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To start, Armedangels sees strong potential in urban markets where there is already an established interest in more responsible consumption.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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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
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Every year, Ed Resnick, the owner of Event Carpet, crosses the street from the Met to hand out leftover pieces from the real carpet to fans.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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The only real opportunity for Cubs fans to experience Wrigley’s last look of elegance occurs if the Cubs play in late October or early November in the World Series.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 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
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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
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“Proven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proven. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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