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Recent Examples of proven
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.
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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
Each brings a proven track record of building impactful brand and content collaborations across the industry.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Digital engineering and proven technologies were used to ensure design maturity and technical excellence.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
The 49ers added a proven pass catcher in Evans for quarterback Brock Purdy, agreeing to a three-year contract with a player who had 1,000 yards receiving in each of his first 11 seasons before injuries limited Evans to eight games in 2025.
—Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Starting tight end Hunter Henry is entering a contract year at 31, and there are no proven options behind him and Hooper.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
The increasing capabilities of these systems have forced the Pentagon to bargain with Anthropic over its usage policies or opt for a less proven services.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
For a proven player like Emerson, however, his swing doesn’t need to be fixed, and Greer knows that.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
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
Each brings a proven track record of building impactful brand and content collaborations across the industry.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Digital engineering and proven technologies were used to ensure design maturity and technical excellence.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
The 49ers added a proven pass catcher in Evans for quarterback Brock Purdy, agreeing to a three-year contract with a player who had 1,000 yards receiving in each of his first 11 seasons before injuries limited Evans to eight games in 2025.
—Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Starting tight end Hunter Henry is entering a contract year at 31, and there are no proven options behind him and Hooper.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
The increasing capabilities of these systems have forced the Pentagon to bargain with Anthropic over its usage policies or opt for a less proven services.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
For a proven player like Emerson, however, his swing doesn’t need to be fixed, and Greer knows that.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proven
Adjective
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Among confirmed civilian casualties, 221 are children, the group said.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The California Department of Public Health said the six confirmed cases in the Sacramento area represent the third outbreak of measles this year in California.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The waiver will remain valid for up to three years, but Licata plans to pursue his Texas certification before that, Geren said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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The remaining provisions of these Official Rules will continue to be valid and enforceable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Was this the kind of assignment that more established runners ever tried to duck?—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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But as a general rule, Western militaries tend to give the biggest contracts to established manufacturers.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This one came after Delanie Sheehan penetrated the defense and zipped an effective pass to Ryan, who put the shot on net, but MacIver deflected it out of bounds.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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Burkhalter and Warner’s new roles are also effective April 3.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In a situation where a company finds substantiated evidence of either type of violation carried out by an indirect supplier, they are mandated to perform an ad hoc risk assessment of that body, too.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Feb. 2026
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The letter requests the department suspend state payments to facilities where probable fraud or false reporting is found, refer substantiated cases to prosecutors and notify state lawmakers of the results.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Chamblee Police launch a new real-time crime center, using advanced technology to track and prevent crime across the city.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In contrast, ultrafast electron microscopy provides a powerful tool for studying how materials behave under dynamic conditions, enabling scientists to directly link nanoscale structure with real-time physical processes.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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By licensing the Stan Patrol 6009 hull – which shares its axe-bow design with around 300 vessels already afloat – the Liberty Class benefits from a pre-validated platform, potentially saving years of hull development and testing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 2026
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Balance teaches validated meditation skills, such as body scan, breath control, and visualization.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Preliminary results suggest that this type of radiation may impair cognitive abilities, but the actual effects on people are unknown.—
Scott Solomon,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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Megan Thee Stallion ‘Was Gonna Eat This Anyway’ Megan Thee Stallion, who was publicly spotted combining Flamin’ Hot Cheetos with actual pickles before the partnership ever came together, is a genuine fan of the product (and flavor).—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Proven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proven. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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