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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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
The singer and talk show host wore a light-wash, relaxed-fit pair on a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, proving the breezy silhouette is every bit as warm-weather-friendly as your favorite sundress.
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Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
There was no evidence proving a hostile state orchestrated the fires because police never discovered El Money's motive or who the figure worked for, said Cmdr.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Her products aren't just sold in Chicago, but nationwide, proving dreams can come true.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Luis has spent 60 years proving that Chicanos aren’t on the margins of the American story.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 June 2026
Despite relentless pressure from Vinicius and Raphinha, Brazil couldn’t capitalize on its other chances and were held 1-1 by the African champions, who are proving that their semifinal appearance four years ago in Qatar wasn’t a fluke.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a perfect example of this phenomenon, proving that a Caribbean destination dupe doesn't have to be on the ocean.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
Beyond proving basic flight characteristics, the test campaign will evaluate aircraft handling, endurance, mission systems integration, and overall operational performance.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
That objection is proving to have less force with time.
—Ravi S. Bhalla, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
There was no evidence proving a hostile state orchestrated the fires because police never discovered El Money's motive or who the figure worked for, said Cmdr.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Her products aren't just sold in Chicago, but nationwide, proving dreams can come true.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Luis has spent 60 years proving that Chicanos aren’t on the margins of the American story.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 June 2026
Despite relentless pressure from Vinicius and Raphinha, Brazil couldn’t capitalize on its other chances and were held 1-1 by the African champions, who are proving that their semifinal appearance four years ago in Qatar wasn’t a fluke.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a perfect example of this phenomenon, proving that a Caribbean destination dupe doesn't have to be on the ocean.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
Beyond proving basic flight characteristics, the test campaign will evaluate aircraft handling, endurance, mission systems integration, and overall operational performance.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
That objection is proving to have less force with time.
—Ravi S. Bhalla, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proving
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These deliveries focus not only on supporting exploration and testing power grids, but also on less obvious efforts, such as establishing lunar cell networks and spectrum rollout.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
11 Dec. 2025
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That could include establishing working groups on key bilateral issues—nuclear policy, the Arctic, and commercial relations, for example—and holding initial meetings to set the agenda and lay out the first steps.—
Thomas Graham,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Dec. 2025
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The company’s expansion comes amid an evolving media landscape, where creators, entertainers, athletes, comedians and experts are building businesses across content, brand partnerships, live experiences, intellectual property and traditional media.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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After receiving a firing order, the vehicles maneuvered into position and launched their rockets with bright flashes within three minutes, demonstrating their mobility.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Those films revolutionized the way that Hollywood does business — demonstrating that movies could sell T-shirts and toys as well as tickets.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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Hyaluronic acid supplements are an emerging category, but both experts agree that the topical approach is the most direct and reliable way to combat dehydration.—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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The lifecycle layer is emerging as a barrier to edge AI expansion, a competitive battleground and a prime opportunity for leadership and vendor consolidation.—
Bill Curtis,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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On Thursday, Dec, 11, the Riverdale actress posted photos on Instagram from a hospital bed showing her stomach after undergoing laparoscopic surgery.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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The buck just didn’t bleed, showing how the terminal performance of bullets on game is like snowflakes — no two are alike.—
John B. Snow,
Outdoor Life,
11 Dec. 2025
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Because of the Iran war, growth for all developing economies is forecast to be weaker than in 2025.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Growth in the global AI sector has been fuelled by record funding figures over the past couple of years, as investors have rushed to back companies developing the tech.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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“Proving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proving. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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