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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
Four years later in his 11th consecutive appearance in the desert, the question is less about proving himself and more about sustaining the level that carried him to the top tier of the game.
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Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Despite these challenges, the verification system continued functioning throughout the entire flight, proving that blockchain technology can reliably operate on lightweight onboard hardware used in autonomous aerial vehicles.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
After proving a score, TruthScan lists factors such as unnatural speech patterns, generative signatures, and artificial intonation.
—Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Texas women's basketball is already proving to be an SEC power.
—American Statesman Sports Desk, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
From resilience after wildfire disruptions to running in memory of a beloved son, about 3,000 young Angelenos took on the Los Angeles Marathon, proving the city’s next generation is stronger than ever.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Each clever trap lands with festive flair, proving that Windsor’s women really run the show.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
The pitchers may ultimately bring conflicting defenses to the courtroom, as Ortiz’s camp has suggested its best path to proving Ortiz’s innocence may be to assert Clase’s guilt.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
With his new Inside Out Denim Collection, Flanigan reimagines timeless denim staples through a bold, conceptual lens—proving that everyday wear can still feel elevated and intentional.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Despite these challenges, the verification system continued functioning throughout the entire flight, proving that blockchain technology can reliably operate on lightweight onboard hardware used in autonomous aerial vehicles.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
After proving a score, TruthScan lists factors such as unnatural speech patterns, generative signatures, and artificial intonation.
—Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Texas women's basketball is already proving to be an SEC power.
—American Statesman Sports Desk, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
From resilience after wildfire disruptions to running in memory of a beloved son, about 3,000 young Angelenos took on the Los Angeles Marathon, proving the city’s next generation is stronger than ever.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Each clever trap lands with festive flair, proving that Windsor’s women really run the show.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
The pitchers may ultimately bring conflicting defenses to the courtroom, as Ortiz’s camp has suggested its best path to proving Ortiz’s innocence may be to assert Clase’s guilt.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
With his new Inside Out Denim Collection, Flanigan reimagines timeless denim staples through a bold, conceptual lens—proving that everyday wear can still feel elevated and intentional.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proving
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Nile monitor lizards, a powerful invasive predator that can grow up to 7 feet long, are establishing breeding populations across multiple South Florida counties, and wildlife officials say the window to control them is closing fast.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Anderson said that would be the legacy of Perez’s last two years – and said establishing the autonomy of the Legislature is something Floridians will reap the rewards from.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Operational superiority and proactive defense Combining Thales’ expertise in cybersecurity and advanced artificial intelligence through cortAIx, Thales AI accelerator, SkyDefender enables operational superiority and proactive defense against cyberattacks and evolving threats.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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The wind still carries that faint suggestion of reinvention; this side of Quintana Roo isn’t done evolving.—
Gina Góngora,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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The system has progressed through multiple stages of technical evaluation and validation, demonstrating its potential for operational use in counter-UAV missions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Results from a handful of studies were middling — and then the largest study demonstrating its efficacy was retracted in January.—
O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
10 Mar. 2026
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In front of him, activists were emerging from a tour bus to gather in front of the historic Paramour Estate.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Mobix Labs’ products and systems also support aerospace applications, communications infrastructure, industrial monitoring, and emerging autonomous sensing technologies.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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But authorities ultimately found Chapman through phone records showing multiple calls between him and Jalloh in the week prior to the shooting, according to the affidavit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Friday’s memo also reaffirms that Austin police will be expected to turn over body camera footage showing potential misconduct by federal agents to the Travis County District Attorney’s Office.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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The American playwright, director and author has spent years developing a body of work that refuses easy categorization, blending psychological tension, live experimental music, philosophy and raw urban storytelling into something that feels genuinely its own.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Proving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proving. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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