PROVES Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

proves

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Definition of proves next

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 Maybe a rookie proves worthy this summer. —

Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026 Margot Robbie showing up to the Met Gala afterparty in jeans proves that even A-list celebrities can’t resist changing into their comfies after a fancy event. —

Claire West, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026 The Envista proves affordability doesn't always have a catch. —

Charles Singh, USA Today, 6 May 2026 None of the work so far proves that microbial changes cause the disease, and the authors of these studies have been careful to underline that limitation. —

Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026 Her red-carpet history proves that Anthony has always understood the Met Gala assignment—using fashion for storytelling—and this year was no different. —

Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 May 2026 Unwilling to take orders or play by the rules of polite society, the two partner up as a bookmaker and his enforcer and run an illicit gambling operation that proves highly profitable — but dangerous. —

Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 May 2026 That Sundin proves to be a dynamic front-office leader despite his inexperience. —

Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 4 May 2026 That bill is a prime example and proves current lawmakers have engaged in fiscal irresponsibility, causing near state insolvency. —

Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026

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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
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