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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
Companies must be prepared to show supporting documentation that proves their depictions are accurate or could become accurate based on a real intent to use.
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 June 2026
The Red Sox also get a shout-out in the third season of Lost, in its second episode, when Ben proves to Jack that the island is not completely cut off from the outside world by showing him footage from the World Series where the Red Sox beat the Yankees.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Kaling proves that a bag with ornate details is an ideal third accessory to add visual interest to outfits.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
If anything, all the ongoing conversation about Jackson proves that his story may never be over.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Alabama's inclusion in the 2025-2026 field proves it.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Powder pink proves that softer colors can still function as versatile basics, adding personality and a romantic touch without clashing with other wardrobe staples.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Homemade Alfredo sauce is shockingly simple to make, and this recipe proves it.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
That combination — throwback excitement plus icy intrigue — proves to be a winning one.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 June 2026
The Red Sox also get a shout-out in the third season of Lost, in its second episode, when Ben proves to Jack that the island is not completely cut off from the outside world by showing him footage from the World Series where the Red Sox beat the Yankees.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Kaling proves that a bag with ornate details is an ideal third accessory to add visual interest to outfits.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
If anything, all the ongoing conversation about Jackson proves that his story may never be over.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Alabama's inclusion in the 2025-2026 field proves it.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Powder pink proves that softer colors can still function as versatile basics, adding personality and a romantic touch without clashing with other wardrobe staples.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Homemade Alfredo sauce is shockingly simple to make, and this recipe proves it.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
That combination — throwback excitement plus icy intrigue — proves to be a winning one.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proves
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The project demonstrates how advances in artificial intelligence and machine vision can be combined with precision motion-control systems to automate highly specific tasks.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Lestat, now a contemporary rock star who writes songs about living openly undead, demonstrates his contempt for Interview With the Vampire by jeering at audience members who might have read it.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Detachment isn’t an issue in Flynn’s production, which keeps such a tight focus on the actors that the human drama fully emerges.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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If El Niño emerges as anticipated this summer, NOAA said coral bleaching could return in a big way between June and September.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The Quran establishes humanity’s role as Khalifahs (stewards) of the Earth.—
Mariam Amini,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The study does not demonstrate a complete chloride-ion battery but instead establishes a promising electrolyte platform that could support future battery development.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Who is actually responsible for how the system evolves?—
Matthew Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The series is designed to emphasize incremental growth rather than instant capability, framing robotics as a system that evolves through interaction and experience.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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An electronic display shows the closing KOSPI index inside the lobby of the Korea Exchange in Seoul, South Korea, on June 1, 2026.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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But blacklisting a company for maintaining civil rights protections, and then banning the military deployment of its AI hours later, shows that the federal government in this instance enables the harm that regulation is meant to prevent.—
Michael Gregory,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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But high performance rarely develops under perfect conditions.—
Irma Davarashvili,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the company develops standardized satellite buses designed for large low-Earth-orbit constellations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Another expression of that sentiment unfolds at Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya, where the pace slows and the focus shifts to immersion and well-being.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Hiking enthusiasts will likely feel particularly drawn to this relationship term, which refers to eschewing the pressure to label things immediately and instead just taking it slow and seeing what unfolds.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
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