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Recent Examples of proven
Reading fiction is a proven way to build your empathy muscle — a key ingredient to being a better leader and great communicator.
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Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
If the passing game continues to sputter during training camp the Dolphins must consider adding more proven veteran receivers.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 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
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
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
Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
If the passing game continues to sputter during training camp the Dolphins must consider adding more proven veteran receivers.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 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
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
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
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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Shortly after that, Butts wrote directly to Kroenke seeking to ease tensions with Hollywood Park, where SoFi Stadium is located, and questioned whether a prior development agreement was still valid.—
Christopher Damien,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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All participants 17 and younger who register by Tuesday, June 30, will receive a free general admission ticket to the 2026 San Diego County Fair, valid Fridays through Sundays from June 12 to July 5.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The company brings established expertise in laser manufacturing, photonics engineering, and systems integration, positioning it as a key contributor to the development of the DEEP LIGHT platform.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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This came into play for a customer that was an established brand branching into denim for the first time.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Lavender, basil, catnip, mint, garlic, lemon balm, and citronella plants are all effective.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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Green coffee extract and caffeine work together to target dark circles and puffiness, making this especially effective for under-eye concealing.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 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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This left Aniya to couple up with KC, who moments before opened his door to no one, which led to a popular meme online, and let’s be real, the first of many meme-worthy moments from KC.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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However, certain features—like real-time GPS tracking, escape alerts, activity tracking and custom voice commands—typically require a subscription plan.—
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
8 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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The music video shows Rodrigo prancing around the actual Palace of Versailles, in a controversial babydoll dress singing about a boy looking like an angel on its walls.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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However, that doesn’t affect the actual smoking process.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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“Proven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proven. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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