PROVES Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

proves

verb

present tense third-person singular of prove

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 emerges

to come to be the new automobile engine design proved impractical

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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 Ultimately, this synergy proves that the future of retail lies in erasing the barrier between physical products and digital engagement, turning everyday logistical touchpoints into powerful engines for brand loyalty. —

Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 This is the kind of player who, upon arrival in the show, proves to be worth the suffering of a tear-everything-down rebuild, a la Eldridge’s tall left-handed slugging counterpart on the Nationals this week, James Wood, who has emerged as one of baseball’s best players the past two seasons. —

Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 11 June 2026 The clinical trial proves the success of a whole new way to create vaccines. —

Devika Rao, TheWeek, 10 June 2026 The risk now is that the oil shock, like the previous supply shocks that have battered the economy since the pandemic, proves to be sticky. —

Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 10 June 2026 For buyers concerned about range anxiety, the results offer a practical benchmark that often proves more useful than manufacturer specifications alone. —

Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026 Argus is the latest in an emerging line of robotics that moves away from traditional shapes toward shapes that mathematical analysis proves are optimal, regardless of their appearance. —

New Atlas, 9 June 2026 Simple doesn't always mean boring, and this Wiholl blouse proves it. —

Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026 Networking proves lucky as Venus aligns with Jupiter. —

Usa Today, USA Today, 9 June 2026

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This inequality demonstrates a particular kind of economic and political harm that targets racially diverse and politically progressive young people.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
The format Liu helped build demonstrates how pharmaceutical brands can advance health equity not through advertising alone, but through cultural partnerships and community presence.

— William Jones, USA Today, 9 June 2026