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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
Few people have mastered the art of quietly luxurious style as well as Gwyneth Paltrow, and a quick scroll through her Instagram page proves it.
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Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
An evening with the Addams proves just the remedy.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
Verna tries to earn her trust, convinced Mitsuki proves communion with the aliens is possible.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
View gallery - 9 images The Caladenia tiny house proves that downsizing doesn't need to mean giving up all your belongings.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Whether that prediction proves accurate will depend on both technological maturation and corporate America's willingness to embrace programmable money for mission-critical financial operations.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s a moving moment of magnanimity, which won’t be given away here, that proves the underlying dignity of a people broken by an authoritarian state.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s no glee in the characters, yet somehow James manages to convey a sense of delirious glee for acting — a glee that proves contagious for the audience by the film‘s end.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
The Wi-Fi mesh system proves itself as reliable, low-stress coverage, now $105 off.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
An evening with the Addams proves just the remedy.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
Verna tries to earn her trust, convinced Mitsuki proves communion with the aliens is possible.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
View gallery - 9 images The Caladenia tiny house proves that downsizing doesn't need to mean giving up all your belongings.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Whether that prediction proves accurate will depend on both technological maturation and corporate America's willingness to embrace programmable money for mission-critical financial operations.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s a moving moment of magnanimity, which won’t be given away here, that proves the underlying dignity of a people broken by an authoritarian state.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s no glee in the characters, yet somehow James manages to convey a sense of delirious glee for acting — a glee that proves contagious for the audience by the film‘s end.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
The Wi-Fi mesh system proves itself as reliable, low-stress coverage, now $105 off.
—PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proves
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Chenhao Hu, a doctoral student at Penn Engineering and the study’s first author, said the coral’s skeleton demonstrates how nature can create materials with remarkable adaptability, which could inspire new technologies for human use.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Mercedez is an outstanding student who demonstrates strong academic dedication alongside her extracurricular commitments.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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However, things get messy when a former survivor of the serial killer emerges for revenge.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The concept re-emerges four years after the US Navy and Army canceled their railgun programs in 2021, citing excessive costs, technical hurdles, and questions about operational practicality.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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On top of everything, Sakura Fujirawa's music establishes a fluid rhythm, all while dialogue is completely absent.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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This provision establishes a new, permanent, dollar-for-dollar credit of up to $1,700 for individuals for donations to non-profit scholarship-granting organizations, according to the letters.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
29 Oct. 2025
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What Happens Next As the workforce evolves and the traditional 9 to 5 fades, Gen Z is facing a precarious job market, Thompson said.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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This strategy leverages China’s manufacturing density to shorten logistics delays and accelerate iteration cycles, key advantages in a product category that still evolves rapidly.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Air Mail’s fate shows that even the masters of the old form faced major headwinds when trying to navigate the new media landscape.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Video shows one agent restraining the man, then dragging him around as another agent helps pin him to the ground.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Acting as a bridge between the cultural and creative industries, the organization supports publishers and their authors in managing and promoting the adaptation rights of their literary works, and develops training initiatives for its more than 400 publisher members.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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Conditions were shaping up for what meteorologists call a Panhandle Hook, a powerful, low-pressure winter storm system that develops in the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandle regions.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The game play or the drama unfolds in a way that really matches that character’s atmosphere or that character’s aura.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Nov. 2025
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That has given them a buffer and momentum which, while unseen in the final league table, has a huge bearing on how a season unfolds.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Proves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proves. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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