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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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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
Freedom 250 proves controversial Trump held this week's rally on the National Mall under the auspices of Freedom 250.
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Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Still, the strength of physical stores, from local independents to large chains, proves that convenience and trust still matter to consumers.
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Sharon Edelson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
This softly layered crop proves that shorter hair can be just as striking as longer styles.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
The United Kingdom is on course for its sixth prime minister in some seven years, as one political leader after another proves no match for a stubbornly weak economy, which has weighed on incomes and living standards, wearing down the electorate.
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Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Keep a small promise that proves reliability by evening.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
According to Harris – working closely with community elders and language keepers to ensure that cultural details are entirely genuine has helped the teams at Doberman Pictures build a globally competitive 2D series that proves authentic Indigenous storytelling has no borders.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
The project that follows largely proves otherwise.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
And this case proves something else.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Still, the strength of physical stores, from local independents to large chains, proves that convenience and trust still matter to consumers.
—
Sharon Edelson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
This softly layered crop proves that shorter hair can be just as striking as longer styles.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
The United Kingdom is on course for its sixth prime minister in some seven years, as one political leader after another proves no match for a stubbornly weak economy, which has weighed on incomes and living standards, wearing down the electorate.
—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Keep a small promise that proves reliability by evening.
—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
According to Harris – working closely with community elders and language keepers to ensure that cultural details are entirely genuine has helped the teams at Doberman Pictures build a globally competitive 2D series that proves authentic Indigenous storytelling has no borders.
—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
The project that follows largely proves otherwise.
—
ABC News,
18 June 2026
And this case proves something else.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proves
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While generative AI has reignited concerns about AI taking over jobs, Oracle demonstrates one way AI can contribute to job losses beyond direct human replacements.
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Commissioning the spacecraft ahead of schedule and immediately starting orbital maneuvers demonstrates the ability to respond rapidly during a crisis.
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New growth comes in gradually, and the fuller picture usually emerges around 12 months after the hair transplant procedure.
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The adult screwworm fly emerges from the soil after seven to 54 days.
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This establishes a baseline for each user by monitoring heart rate, respiratory rate, blood oxygen levels and other physiological signals during sleep over a seven-day period.
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The City Council’s vote formally establishes the partnership, making Morelia Sacramento’s newest sister city.
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In a separate Psychology Today piece, Julieta Zemla explores how scent can shift in meaning as a relationship evolves, drawing on research that links smell to stress regulation between partners.
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Over time, this structure evolves in today’s ESOPs.
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Research shows over half of American travelers feel exhausted, with one in five admitting to booking a trip out of anger.
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One feed shows real-time footage of the FIFA Fan Fest at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, while another displays a map of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, where World Cup matches are being held.
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As this increasingly audacious killer develops a devoted following among the city’s powerless, Bishop becomes convinced these murders connect back to SF’s most powerful man, his own father, Lincoln Graves (John Malkovich).
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency develops and updates maps that determine who's in a flood plain and must buy insurance, and to help communities plan.
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As the funeral unfolds, however, the village’s dark secrets slowly emerge.
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With valuations and expectations running high, there’s bound to be some volatility as the AI economy unfolds.
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