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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
This double release proves that their most ambitious and incisive work may still lie ahead.
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Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
At $25,000, this buzzy Amazon find proves that creating extra space doesn’t require a hefty mortgage or months of construction.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
Bieber’s latest ensemble also proves that this fall’s toasty-trend cycle extends beyond makeup.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
When bringing NOAHs up to fire and building codes proves costly, maintenance costs climb much more than 3%.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
Operating at rotational speeds exceeding 27,000 RPM with over 98 percent efficiency, this powertrain proves that EV propulsion can scale dramatically while maintaining cost efficiency.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Casseroles are a 24-hour-a-day food, and this breakfast casserole proves it.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Instead, all the Raiders have showed that their problems go much deeper than having a standout runner, and one statistic for last season’s Heisman Trophy runner-up kind of proves it.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2025
In an industry notorious for poor fit and lack of inclusivity, SNAG proves that sustainable products can also deliver comfort, durability, and representation.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
At $25,000, this buzzy Amazon find proves that creating extra space doesn’t require a hefty mortgage or months of construction.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
Bieber’s latest ensemble also proves that this fall’s toasty-trend cycle extends beyond makeup.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
When bringing NOAHs up to fire and building codes proves costly, maintenance costs climb much more than 3%.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
Operating at rotational speeds exceeding 27,000 RPM with over 98 percent efficiency, this powertrain proves that EV propulsion can scale dramatically while maintaining cost efficiency.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Casseroles are a 24-hour-a-day food, and this breakfast casserole proves it.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Instead, all the Raiders have showed that their problems go much deeper than having a standout runner, and one statistic for last season’s Heisman Trophy runner-up kind of proves it.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2025
In an industry notorious for poor fit and lack of inclusivity, SNAG proves that sustainable products can also deliver comfort, durability, and representation.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proves
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Kinethreads demonstrates that high-quality haptics no longer need to be locked behind expensive, rigid exoskeletons.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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In this era, as the rest of the postseason field demonstrates, that makes Milwaukee one of the exceptions to the rule.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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On the palate, ripe stone fruit plum, apricot, and cherry emerges alongside notes of Bananas Foster and creamy vanilla, finishing with sweet oak.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Pruning to get rid of dead wood and to shape the shrubs should be done from late February to mid-March, before new growth emerges.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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The flippancy with which these characters are made to bite the dust establishes the film’s combustible tone.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Slowly rising closer to its preseason number (+750), Kansas City looks dangerous as the roster gets healthy and Patrick Mahomes establishes a rhythm.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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What begins as a professional relationship quickly evolves into something much more provocative.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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These pages may be updated with park-specific information as the situation evolves.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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Two no-trump shows some interest in game and asks about partner's second suit as well as his strength.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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Video from the scene shows dark billowing smoke rising into the air and multiple firetrucks working to extinguish the fire.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Born on a pig farm in small-town Minnesota, Lehmann is an alum of Harvard University and UCB who frequently develops for TV, having most recently sold half-hour sitcoms to CBS, ABC, and Freeform.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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As more information develops, it will be released by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Office.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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While the ancient tragedy plays out on screen, a contemporary drama unfolds.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
28 Sep. 2025
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Currently listed for $26,000, this tiny home is delivered as a rectangular container that simply—get this—unfolds to create a fully functional living space.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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