proves

verb

present tense third-person singular of prove
1
as in demonstrates
to show the existence or truth of by evidence the prosecutor used DNA evidence to prove the defendant's guilt

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2
as in emerges
to come to be the new automobile engine design proved impractical

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3
as in establishes
to gain full recognition or acceptance of proved herself a great actress on the Broadway stage

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Recent Examples of proves But if Murray proves a strong match with O’Connell and Justin Jefferson, this team will be difficult to beat. — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Gen immediately proves Aesha right by hoping the next guests are more demanding so cracks will show. — Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026 Styled with a suede coat, relaxed jeans, and Tabi flats, this look proves the playful accessory isn’t just for summer. — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 If the idea proves to be practical, design work could begin in early 2027. — Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 In fact, research proves that protecting challenge and doing hard things can be terrifically beneficial for all kinds of wellbeing. — Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Drunken dragonrider Ulf the White's rage proves pivotal Debaucherous dragonrider Ulf White (Tom Bennett) stumbles into playing a major role in the final battle with his dragon Silverwing. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 Even if recycling technology proves to be the answer, there will still be waste left over. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026 When the siblings finally arrive, the bitter, suffocating reality that awaits them proves far harsher than Lucila had imagined. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proves
  1. demonstrates
  2. emerges
  3. establishes
  4. evolves
  5. shows
  6. develops
  7. unfolds
Verb
  • Instead, the first 100 days are likely to be judged by whether the new president establishes credibility, assembles an effective governing team and demonstrates that campaign promises can evolve into a coherent governing strategy.
    — Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Sustainable profitability demonstrates that growth is supported by sound economics rather than short-term momentum.
    — Amit Jain, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of demonstrates
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  • If no winner emerges then as well, this is likely to become the first lottery prize to cross $1 billion since December 2025.
    — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The findings could provide a framework for studying how collective behavior emerges in different systems.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of emerges
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  • Instead, the first 100 days are likely to be judged by whether the new president establishes credibility, assembles an effective governing team and demonstrates that campaign promises can evolve into a coherent governing strategy.
    — Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The trailer establishes the film’s visual ambition through high-octane action sequences and production design that spans multiple geographical and temporal settings.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of establishes
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  • What starts as harmless tailing quickly evolves into something much more dangerous — Bret’s high-speed pursuit isn’t subtle, and Robert turns the tables on him by pulling over and then tapping Bret’s Mercedes 450SL from behind.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Bathed in the glow of a virtual reality that evolves, unassisted, so rapidly, we are increasingly immobilized.
    — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of evolves
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  • The pricing shows just how wide that opportunity has become, whilst a Voyageur Celina Backpack sits at around $495, the brand’s McLaren luggage collection can reach $2,695+.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • As time passes and questions remain unanswered, the film shows how grief connects, relationships change, and new perspectives emerge.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of shows
Verb
  • An unlikely working relationship develops between an overzealous tech billionaire and a reluctant writer who realizes the only way to make artificial intelligence any better is to fix the broken real world it’s trained on.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Brookfield develops and operates the campus, NextEra builds and owns the generation, and three Kentucky utilities are named in the release.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of develops
Verb
  • Tune in to see as the action unfolds from Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, NC.
    — Data Skrive, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • This is often considered the peak season for the migration, as the drama of the Mara River crossings unfolds.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of unfolds

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