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
But Viktor Arvidsson, who assisted on all three regulation goals and is proving to be a fantastic acquisition, beat Greaves on a backhander to cash the two highly improbable points.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Saudi Arabia is also proving its usefulness as a US ally.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
And the results were nothing short of touching, not only proving that dogs broke away from their wolf ancestors earlier than researchers thought, but that the relationship between man and dog was intimate, from the get-go.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Miami has a legitimate closer The Marlins’ marquee acquisition this offseason is already proving his worth.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Plaintiffs’ side Luke Largess, one of the attorneys representing the protesters, said Friday that the timing of CMPD’s actions was key to proving officers acted unlawfully and were liable for damages.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
Lawyers representing Kaley, led by Mark Lanier, were tasked with proving that the respective defendants' negligence was a substantial factor in causing Kaley's harm.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
The goal is to deliver premium performance and style while maintaining high sustainability standards—proving that elevated design doesn’t have to come at the expense of quality.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
The stress for the Heat is proving tangible.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2026
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Saudi Arabia is also proving its usefulness as a US ally.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
And the results were nothing short of touching, not only proving that dogs broke away from their wolf ancestors earlier than researchers thought, but that the relationship between man and dog was intimate, from the get-go.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Miami has a legitimate closer The Marlins’ marquee acquisition this offseason is already proving his worth.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Plaintiffs’ side Luke Largess, one of the attorneys representing the protesters, said Friday that the timing of CMPD’s actions was key to proving officers acted unlawfully and were liable for damages.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
Lawyers representing Kaley, led by Mark Lanier, were tasked with proving that the respective defendants' negligence was a substantial factor in causing Kaley's harm.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
The goal is to deliver premium performance and style while maintaining high sustainability standards—proving that elevated design doesn’t have to come at the expense of quality.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
The stress for the Heat is proving tangible.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proving
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Once soil health improves, many gardeners find that digging individual planting holes is sufficient for establishing crops.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Angine de Poitrine are more like Meshuggah or Dawn of Midi, establishing a meter and then creating rhythmic illusions using creative bursts of syncopation.—
Christopher R. Weingarten,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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Through their achievements, thought leadership, and commitment to their clients and communities, these attorneys represent the future of the legal profession and continue to shape the evolving landscape of law.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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For decades, Los Choneros has exerted a profound influence over the country's escalating violence, evolving from a regional gang into a sprawling network with international reach.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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If a property is flagged, farmers may challenge the designation by demonstrating that the deforestation was legal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite the promising development, a string of other restaurants and businesses have been left out, demonstrating deeper challenges for the corridor in the long term.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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The summit will explore how the two worlds connect – from adapting digital IP into cinematic projects and scouting emerging talent, to engaging audiences that drive communities to theaters and exploring innovative marketing strategies.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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The tie-up will see both festivals jointly run a program for emerging filmmakers centered on the use of artificial intelligence in the creative process.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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The complaint included Colorado State Patrol inspection records showing 19 notices in the years leading up to the crash -- most related to brake problems.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Auriemma wasn’t finished showing his displeasure.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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This is a developing story that will be updated to add new information.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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By Easter Sunday, another cold front will approach the region with a line of showers and storms developing ahead of it.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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