Synonyms of proving

proving

verb

present participle of prove

1

as in establishing

to show the existence or truth of by evidence

the prosecutor used DNA evidence to prove the defendant's guilt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• establishing
• demonstrating
• identifying
• confirming
• verifying
• documenting
• validating
• substantiating
• supporting
• evidencing
• corroborating
• upholding
• buttressing
• recording
• attesting
• adducing
• witnessing
• certifying
• sustaining
• evincing
• authenticating
• testifying
• vouching
• backing (up)
• circumstantiating
• clinching
• confessing
• nailing
• deposing
• settling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disproving
• refuting
• rebutting
• challenging
• objecting
• disputing
• alleging
• assuming
• suspecting
• presuming
• guessing
• surmising
• conjecturing

2

as in evolving

to come to be

the new automobile engine design proved impractical

Synonyms & Similar Words

• evolving
• emerging
• developing
• unfolding
• falling out
• coming out
• shaking out
• turning out
• panning out
• playing out
• germinating
• working out

3

as in demonstrating

to gain full recognition or acceptance of

proved herself a great actress on the Broadway stage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• establishing
• demonstrating
• showing
• confirming
• substantiating
• evidencing
• documenting
• justifying
• upholding
• verifying
• sustaining
• attesting
• validating
• supporting
• corroborating
• authenticating
• bearing out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disproving
• invalidating
• refuting
• discrediting
• rebutting
• confuting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proving

The current focus is on proving that nanoscale NMR can achieve the sensitivity needed for meaningful chemical detection. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026

The second challenge is proving that the specific drugs caused the death. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026

This allowed Joby to operate under an FAA Experimental Airworthiness Certificate (Research & Development) while proving that its autonomy technology can be retrofitted onto conventional, pre-certified airframes. — New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026

But the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has devolved significantly since its glory days atop the comedy calendar, proving to be a weaker platform for political satire than the Onion’s takeover of Infowars. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

But proving that blow-up is impossible is a kind of math AI still struggles with. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 21 Sep. 2026

The combination made a striking appearance on the Dries Van Noten runway, proving that two statement colors can, in fact, coexist. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026

The actress’ makeup artist used the product to achieve a red carpet-ready look, proving the buildable formula is great for everyday use and special occasions. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

Grow Familiarity Through Repeated Positive Experiences Build awareness by proving consistency, not popularity. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026