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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
The presence of lunar soil proves that extreme space environments can act as natural nanofactories, potentially paving the way for using lunar resources to build future electronics.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Softside Lightweight Rolling Underseat Carry-on Flight attendants swear by Travelpro, and this compact underseat option proves why.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
Mundelein 14-9 (5) Freshman Gabby Macapinlac proves to be a strong ball handler and a quality defender for the Mustangs.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
The Hada Labo Tokyo Anti-Aging Hydrator, however, proves such a product exists.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
The shoe also proves the brand’s focus on diverse and inclusive sizing, with availability in men’s sizes up to 14 and women’s sizes up to 15.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
Ignition Press, which launched last year, wants to be the exception that proves the rule.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Content creator Sia proves that a pixie cut can be chic with this straight-across style.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 20 Jan. 2026
Those are just buzzwords — there is opportunity for all, and the following very real evidence proves it.
—William Z. Fox, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Softside Lightweight Rolling Underseat Carry-on Flight attendants swear by Travelpro, and this compact underseat option proves why.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
Mundelein 14-9 (5) Freshman Gabby Macapinlac proves to be a strong ball handler and a quality defender for the Mustangs.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
The Hada Labo Tokyo Anti-Aging Hydrator, however, proves such a product exists.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
The shoe also proves the brand’s focus on diverse and inclusive sizing, with availability in men’s sizes up to 14 and women’s sizes up to 15.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
Ignition Press, which launched last year, wants to be the exception that proves the rule.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Content creator Sia proves that a pixie cut can be chic with this straight-across style.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 20 Jan. 2026
Those are just buzzwords — there is opportunity for all, and the following very real evidence proves it.
—William Z. Fox, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proves
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End-to-end humanoid control Figure claims Helix 02 demonstrates a major step forward in humanoid autonomy by performing continuous, multi-minute tasks that require tight integration of locomotion, dexterity, and sensing.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Interestingly, a 2023 study from the Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens demonstrates that dolphins can remember others’ signature whistles even after long periods of separation.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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What emerges is a solar market that is no longer experimental, but operational at scale, economically durable, and structurally embedded in the global energy system.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Turned to music, his body emerges from the ditch and now the dust is beautiful, a labyrinth of intersecting crossroads.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The cumulative nature of these criteria — being widespread, long term and severe — establishes a high bar for proving a war crime of this nature.—
Josiane Yazbeck,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2026
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The definitive break above the $350 psychological barrier indicates the clearing of overhead supply and establishes a new support base.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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What begins as a handful of scrappy scripts, dashboards, and internal workflows slowly evolves into something more structured.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Arizonans traveling east this weekend should plan for delays, monitor airline alerts and be ready for changing conditions as the storm evolves.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The latest numbers from Denver's Metro Association of Realtors shows the median sales prices in the Denver area is down 2%.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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History shows that peaceful territorial transfers, when conducted transparently and with mutual benefit, can strengthen stability rather than undermine it.—
Paul McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Instead, each dolphin develops their vocal signature on their own through vocal learning, the process of modifying sound patterns based on social experiences and interactions.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cross said frostbite develops in stages.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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For the elevators with old-fashioned arrows indicating the floors, the top-floor view down into a stairwell that unfolds like a paper concertina, and the wrought-iron-balcony, fin-de-siecle glimpses of Vienna.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Baltimore Sun is tracking the latest forecasts, advisories, closures and emergency preparations from state and local agencies, along with how residents, businesses and institutions are responding as the storm approaches and unfolds.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Proves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proves. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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