PROVING Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

proving

verb

present participle of prove

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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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 While on a break from working on her garden at home, Anderson spoke to Deadline about the evolution of her career, proving herself in an industry that can often be unforgiving, and whether or not a return to Baywatch is in the stars. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 July 2026 After proving his roster worth early on as a rookie, a shoulder injury hijacked his growth. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026 If there was a minor traffic infraction or other probable cause to make a stop, proving their motive requires them to confess to acting with intent to discriminate, Willis said. — Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 The move is significant because autonomous trucking requires more than proving that a vehicle can drive itself. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026 The challenge in this matter will be proving the allegations. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 July 2026 And The Odyssey is proving as transformational for Imax on its giant screens as James Cameron’s Avatar franchise was in earlier business cycles, both in global audience and theatre network sales. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026 Amidst stagnant wages and economic uncertainty, Aura's focus on mindset as a key metric for financial well-being is proving timely, with health insurers now showing interest in their behavioral approach. — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 The next phase is proving that AI intelligence translates into durable economics that CFOs can defend in the boardroom. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 23 July 2026

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Key steps include mapping data assets, establishing clear governance for access and accountability, ensuring data quality, and improving accessibility by breaking down silos and utilizing APIs.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The series of agreements aimed at establishing diplomatic ties between Israel and its neighbors in the Middle East.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

Definition of establishing

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In only a handful of generations some populations have begun evolving resistance, and the crash many expected to end in the extinction of the species now looks more like an uneasy coexistence.

— John Drake, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Instead, construction delays and evolving plans delayed the opening to 2027, and the WNBA’s finest got to enjoy the Obama Presidential Center rather than associate the weekend directly with Chicago’s franchise.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of evolving

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Sessions explored historical philanthropic strategies, future technologies like AI, and the importance of research in demonstrating HBCU impact.

— Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
The new initiative expands that work by demonstrating how multiple electrical technologies can operate together within a complete aircraft energy architecture.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026

Definition of demonstrating

Verb

But the scattergun decisions emerging from the VAR centre in Dallas led to goals being disallowed for minor ‘offences’ that would never lead to the award of a penalty had the players’ roles been reversed.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
New this year, Piazza Italia will present The Italian Designers Pavilion, in which established and emerging brands will share space.

— Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of emerging

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Amidst stagnant wages and economic uncertainty, Aura's focus on mindset as a key metric for financial well-being is proving timely, with health insurers now showing interest in their behavioral approach.

— Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
In relation to this turbulent time, Venice has never shied away from showing difficult films.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 July 2026

Definition of showing

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Breakker connected with a flying cross body over the barricade on Breakker as Cole talked up Evans developing an edge.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
One large study found that people who ate the most red meat had a 62% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who ate the least.

— Lindsey DeSoto, Health, 20 July 2026

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