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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
Thirteen courses later, Rannaghor proves that the region’s culinary past is also a portal to its future.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
And the whole business proves, happily, to have a lot of heart — broken sometimes, but that’s life, even in Toontown.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
But as their profile rises, so do the risks, and the illusion proves increasingly difficult to maintain.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Evoking a lifeless image to start a conversation about energy flow was counterintuitive, but the image lingers and proves his point.
—Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
History proves insurance coverage is not that simple, especially for people with preexisting conditions, said Jennifer Hoque, an associate policy principal with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.
—Renuka Rayasam, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Date-night dresses should still be comfortable, and this mini dress from Anrabess proves it.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Without giving away how the story unfolds, the Chairwoman feels like one of the more honest representations of the uber-wealthy (in a TV world oversaturated with examples), and her husband proves surprisingly effective in connecting the three male leads’ broader arc.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Each property, vetted and approved by T+L editors, proves you don’t need to leave the country to feel transported.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
And the whole business proves, happily, to have a lot of heart — broken sometimes, but that’s life, even in Toontown.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
But as their profile rises, so do the risks, and the illusion proves increasingly difficult to maintain.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Evoking a lifeless image to start a conversation about energy flow was counterintuitive, but the image lingers and proves his point.
—Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
History proves insurance coverage is not that simple, especially for people with preexisting conditions, said Jennifer Hoque, an associate policy principal with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.
—Renuka Rayasam, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Date-night dresses should still be comfortable, and this mini dress from Anrabess proves it.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Without giving away how the story unfolds, the Chairwoman feels like one of the more honest representations of the uber-wealthy (in a TV world oversaturated with examples), and her husband proves surprisingly effective in connecting the three male leads’ broader arc.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Each property, vetted and approved by T+L editors, proves you don’t need to leave the country to feel transported.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proves
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Trump has argued that last weekend’s shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner demonstrates why the ballroom is needed to hold safe, secure events for the president and other officials.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The initiative not only strengthens Australia’s defence posture but also demonstrates the growing importance of advanced land systems in addressing the security challenges of the future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Michael’s brother Sonny (James Caan) becomes the de facto crime boss as the Corleones prosecute a turf war against their rivals, and Michael eventually emerges as the new, and much more ruthless boss, much to the horror of his wife, Kay (Diane Keaton).—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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But among players such as rookies Rodriguez, the second-round pick from Texas Tech, Trey Moore, the fourth-round pick from Texas, and Kyle Louis, the fourth-round pick from Pitt, perhaps someone emerges or perhaps a hybrid role is created.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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At its core, the bill establishes clear and consistent standard of fairness.—
Rep. Nick Menapace,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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For schools with bigger projects, Litardo said, the district also establishes a design advisory team like the one Sadowski joined.—
Maria Benevento,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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Romantically, a casual conversation could reveal undeniable chemistry, or maybe a connection with a friend evolves into something deeper.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The ground stop, tied to thunderstorms in the area, was scheduled to remain in effect through late morning, with a medium chance it could be extended depending on how the weather evolves.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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While the handling of the outburst by BAFTA and the BBC wasn’t ideal for anyone involved, the outrage and fallout from the event shows that Davidson’s lifelong mission to educate the wider population about Tourette syndrome is ongoing, and so important.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the wake of the Iranian attack on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, MarineTraffic tracking data shows an almost total standstill of vessels transiting through the waterway.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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From drawing, everything else develops.—
Eana Kim,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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If Ty Simpson develops into a top NFL quarterback who leads the Rams to a Super Bowl title, the club will look back at the 2026 draft as one of the best and shrewdest in its history.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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They might be deceived by other teams, undermined by their owner or surprised by the way the draft unfolds.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
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The action follows an executive order issued last year directing federal agencies to begin the reclassification process, which typically unfolds over several years and involves scientific review, interagency coordination and rulemaking procedures.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Proves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proves. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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