1
as in establishing
to show the existence or truth of by evidence
the prosecutor used DNA evidence to prove the defendant's guilt
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2
as in evolving
to come to be
the new automobile engine design proved impractical
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as in demonstrating
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
proved herself a great actress on the Broadway stage
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Recent Examples of proving
At a time when consumers are pushing back on luxury pricing and seeking stronger value, the middle market is proving more resilient than expected.
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Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
These unmanned systems are proving vital for high-risk logistics and medical evacuations, insulating soldiers from the most dangerous aspects of frontline operations.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
More interesting is the fact that both stations are doing so well, proving the old adage that real competition brings out the best.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
This means that the state’s standard for proving that a home should be valued at a certain amount was not met, the report found.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
Despite the behind-the-scenes headaches, the movie is already proving to be worth the hefty price tag.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
But beyond the bullpen, the Cubs’ bench is proving to be a real weapon for Counsell.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The order also calls on federal agencies to rethink enforcement of federal laws for such drugs that are proving promising in clinical research.
—Daniel Payne, STAT, 18 Apr. 2026
Judging from all the shooting and chase scenes, Hig has his work cut out proving that his optimism in humanity is justified.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
These unmanned systems are proving vital for high-risk logistics and medical evacuations, insulating soldiers from the most dangerous aspects of frontline operations.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
More interesting is the fact that both stations are doing so well, proving the old adage that real competition brings out the best.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
This means that the state’s standard for proving that a home should be valued at a certain amount was not met, the report found.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
Despite the behind-the-scenes headaches, the movie is already proving to be worth the hefty price tag.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
But beyond the bullpen, the Cubs’ bench is proving to be a real weapon for Counsell.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The order also calls on federal agencies to rethink enforcement of federal laws for such drugs that are proving promising in clinical research.
—Daniel Payne, STAT, 18 Apr. 2026
Judging from all the shooting and chase scenes, Hig has his work cut out proving that his optimism in humanity is justified.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proving
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Davis will lead Solbari’s wholesale strategy, building a national network of sales representatives, securing retail partnerships and establishing a seasonal wholesale cadence.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Her sister, Marsie Scharlatt, one of the estate’s executors, was tasked with establishing an archive of Wilke’s art and materials in Los Angeles, becoming the main contact for curators and galleries researching her work.—
Angelica Villa,
ARTnews.com,
1 May 2026
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The trial centers on the 2015 birth of the ChatGPT maker as a nonprofit startup primarily funded by Musk before evolving into a capitalistic venture now valued at $852 billion.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The production, directed with the brooding fluidity that is David Cromer’s calling card, is most alive in the evolving dynamic between Nick and Jacki, whose romance happens by degrees then all at once before reality intervenes and the criminal justice bureaucracy grinds to a halt.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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These galaxies do not follow the relations predicted by either the external field effect or the baryonic Tully-Fisher relation, demonstrating that such an effect is not universal.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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The man suspected to be the gunman who opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on April 25 appeared in a Los Angeles television news report demonstrating a prototype wheelchair in 2017.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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From the pale pink jeans championed by Agolde, AG, and Frame this spring to the bold pop of red denim on Isabel Marant’s Fall/Winter 2026–2027 runway, colorful denim is emerging as a trend worth watching.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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As IndieWire exclusively announces, the new program is designed to identify and elevate a single emerging filmmaker with a distinct creative voice worth championing today.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Because hair treatment products often take a few months to begin showing results, these customers are expected to be highly loyal.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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In the five-minute work, Pau employs snippets lifted from government newsreels, most notably footage of a swimming contest held at Victoria Harbor in the 1960s showing throngs of Hong Kong citizens launching themselves into the ocean and paddling enthusiastically.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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This approach means partnering with local educational institutions, developing a robust curriculum and providing clear growth paths from day one.—
Mike Kelleher,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Her company is developing a slate of five to seven projects per year across both short and feature formats.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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