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Recent Examples of proven
There’s no proven best time of day to consume coconut water.
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Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
A lot of people are afraid to sign off on something that isn’t done by a proven person.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
It would have been believed that the team may have tried to find a more proven veteran via another practice squad.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
To be clear, unlike with Mitchell, who will likely be replaced in the starting lineup by a proven player in Pierce, there is no equivalent to that move in the Colts’ cornerback room.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
And how can onshore wind turbines continue to scale up unless there’s a proven way to transport them?
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Oct. 2025
Here are 5 proven ways to get rid of boxelder bugs that find their way into your home, and to keep them out.
—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
Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
A lot of people are afraid to sign off on something that isn’t done by a proven person.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
It would have been believed that the team may have tried to find a more proven veteran via another practice squad.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
To be clear, unlike with Mitchell, who will likely be replaced in the starting lineup by a proven player in Pierce, there is no equivalent to that move in the Colts’ cornerback room.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
And how can onshore wind turbines continue to scale up unless there’s a proven way to transport them?
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Oct. 2025
Here are 5 proven ways to get rid of boxelder bugs that find their way into your home, and to keep them out.
—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
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
Adjective
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Some of these critiques raise valid concerns.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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In the battle against midlife hair thinning, extensions are a valid, if temporary, solution — one anyone in perimenopause or menopause might consider.—
Jessica Hartshorn,
Flow Space,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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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What are the features of audiences, messages, and messengers on social media that are most effective at influencing people?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Surgery is often an effective treatment option for people with early-stage stomach cancer.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ironically, the football game itself is just a backdrop, the real experience lies beyond the field.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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There was a chill in the air, but for Liverpool’s midfielder, newly arrived from Spain, the real culture shock was what happened on the pitch.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 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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Islamabad is now more likely to consider Delhi’s growing friendliness with the Taliban to harm Pakistan’s interests a real possibility, regardless of Delhi’s actual intentions.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Sottile did not identify any actual threat of action from the CFTC toward Kalshi this year in his court declaration.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Proven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proven. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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