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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 show proves that there’s a real appetite.
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Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
This mathematical confirmation proves that the physics of a kilometer-wide storm doesn’t require the sky.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
This just proves why schemers are so much more entertaining than boring ass Joe.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
The jokes are plentiful, the campus setting is aptly cozy, and the pacing proves as quick as it is assured.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
This green-on-green manicure proves that short nails can get in on the fun, too.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later proves the franchise still has a lot to say.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
One surprise was the film’s ability to attract younger moviegoers, a demographic that often proves elusive for French period dramas.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
For testing of devices intended as broadcast receivers, an integrated test system with Auracast broadcast capability—like the Audio Precision Bluetooth 5 module—proves invaluable.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
This mathematical confirmation proves that the physics of a kilometer-wide storm doesn’t require the sky.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
This just proves why schemers are so much more entertaining than boring ass Joe.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
The jokes are plentiful, the campus setting is aptly cozy, and the pacing proves as quick as it is assured.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
This green-on-green manicure proves that short nails can get in on the fun, too.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later proves the franchise still has a lot to say.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
One surprise was the film’s ability to attract younger moviegoers, a demographic that often proves elusive for French period dramas.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
For testing of devices intended as broadcast receivers, an integrated test system with Auracast broadcast capability—like the Audio Precision Bluetooth 5 module—proves invaluable.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proves
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Company leadership emphasizes that achieving positive operating cash flow less than two years after going public demonstrates the viability of the business model and positions TMTG for future revenue growth and long-term shareholder value creation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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As a dedicated online learner, Fajardo Perdomo consistently demonstrates an exceptional level of responsibility and a profound commitment to her academic growth.—
Darla Rivera,
Oklahoman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Another plant that should be cut back in late fall is this plant, which emerges in spring and grows rapidly.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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Although weakened, the factions still survive, and could form a powerful, transnational and motivated insurgency when the time comes to fight whatever emerges if the Islamic Republic falls.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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The solid dramatic framework that Gyllenhaal establishes drives events onward with relentless force, and her film is devilishly clever in its fusion of gothic horror and film-noir tropes.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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Each track establishes a groove, makes its point, and moves on just as quickly.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
4 Mar. 2026
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Policies from Emirates and Etihad are listed on their websites, with specifics subject to change as the situation evolves.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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What began as a precision event evolves into unstable escalation.—
Robert A. Pape,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Also in this episode, The Run-Through gets a behind-the-scenes look at the Rick Owens and Saint Laurent shows in Paris.—
Alex Jhamb Burns,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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But a new modeling study shows mini-lightning can be created and studied inside a small block of plastic.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The press statement also highlighted the work by Mayo Clinic Platform, which develops new digital tools using artificial intelligence and patient records.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
9 Mar. 2026
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The robots look similar to food delivery robots or surveillance robots — which Daxbot also develops.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2026
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While celebs are constantly debuting buzzy new shades, the real forecast of what’s next unfolds in salons, where pros interpret inspiration photos and fine-tune custom formulas in real time.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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As the conflict unfolds, the question that hangs over Washington is the same one that has haunted Commanders in Chief for generations.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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