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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
That opacity serves a clear purpose, but Martelli is enamored by it to a fault, and Inés’ refusal to question the people around her or make any significant decisions beyond keeping her mouth shut eventually proves more trying than helpful.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
Our rendition of the French bistro favorite proves that this dish doesn't have to be tricky.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Spied again on public roads in Europe, the 2027 BMW iX4 proves this to be true likely much to the chagrin of fans and enthusiasts.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 14 May 2026
As the film traipses between these various plot points, its nature as a collection of memories proves both its biggest strength and weakness.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 May 2026
What proves an emotional story point in the latest episode of Apple TV’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles took just as much behind-the-scenes planning, choreography and stuntwork to pull off safely for the actors.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 13 May 2026
If that premise proves durable, the real question may not be whether WayShot succeeds, but whether the broader imaging and creative software industry is forced to take notice.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 12 May 2026
However, more information has surfaced that proves that theory unlikely, according to health officials.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Maybe a rookie proves worthy this summer.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
Our rendition of the French bistro favorite proves that this dish doesn't have to be tricky.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Spied again on public roads in Europe, the 2027 BMW iX4 proves this to be true likely much to the chagrin of fans and enthusiasts.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 14 May 2026
As the film traipses between these various plot points, its nature as a collection of memories proves both its biggest strength and weakness.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 May 2026
What proves an emotional story point in the latest episode of Apple TV’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles took just as much behind-the-scenes planning, choreography and stuntwork to pull off safely for the actors.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 13 May 2026
If that premise proves durable, the real question may not be whether WayShot succeeds, but whether the broader imaging and creative software industry is forced to take notice.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 12 May 2026
However, more information has surfaced that proves that theory unlikely, according to health officials.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Maybe a rookie proves worthy this summer.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proves
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Colleen Camp, on the other hand, demonstrates a flair for light comedy as an alluring French maid, though the role too often requires her to play second fiddle to her own enhanced bosom.—
Kirk Ellis,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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The candidate demonstrates willingness to address younger voters’ concerns openly, responding directly to questions about his billionaire status and financial practices.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Meaning emerges through ritual, drift, and return to form a meditation on the fragility of existence.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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This affects her professional life, but a bigger worry emerges from the shadows.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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In addition to the weekly shows and game coverage, the partnership also establishes a joint year-round collaboration focused on community initiatives that serve Southern California.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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This establishes a safe zone called the Learned Homing Area.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
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As the village erupts into full-scale panic, the emergency evolves into a darker mystery, forcing the cop to confront a seemingly impossible reality.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Start with the method that feels most natural to you today, and adjust as your financial life evolves.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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According to the Wall Street Journal, new data shows the growth of xAI’s two-year old chatbot, Grok, has stagnated.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
14 May 2026
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Resident video shows aftermath Initial video released Sunday by a nearby resident showed officers running along the light‑rail tracks toward a person, and one officer kicking away what appears to be a gun from the individual on the ground.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Potatoes must grow in darkness in order to prevent them from producing toxic solanine, which develops from sun exposure.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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If someone in the quarantine unit develops symptoms, they would be assessed and moved to the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Like the movie, the series begins as a deeply human story grounded in relationships that gradually unfolds into a large-scale, epic adventure.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Not every summer movie needs to be a mystery that unfolds hallway after hallway, with a creature hiding around every corner ready to pop out.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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