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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2
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
By extending the life cycle of creative equipment, MPB actively reduces waste and the carbon footprint of the photo and video industry — proving that used doesn’t mean used up.
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Photovogue, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
In some of the driest regions on Earth, a new technology is proving that drinking water can be drawn directly from the sky, even when the ground is parched.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
This March, intricately detailed French manicures are trending, proving yet again how timeless the style is.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
However, there’s a wealth of research proving that both finasteride and minoxidil can successfully treat male pattern hair loss.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
In Indianapolis, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg reportedly dropped more than $7,000 on rookie cards of his former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel, proving even elite prospects still get the collecting bug.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Athleta’s activewear blends high-performance fabrics with versatile, everyday fashion, proving the Tempo Mid-rise Wide-leg Track Pants work just as well beyond the locker room.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Driver delivers one of his most underrated performances as the curious, mild-mannered poet, proving to be a strong match for writer-director Jim Jarmusch’s minimalist style.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
The new workers effectively created a new job by proving available to go to work, in industries that needed people to expand—and these immigrants effectively provided that missing input.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
Photovogue, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
In some of the driest regions on Earth, a new technology is proving that drinking water can be drawn directly from the sky, even when the ground is parched.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
This March, intricately detailed French manicures are trending, proving yet again how timeless the style is.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
However, there’s a wealth of research proving that both finasteride and minoxidil can successfully treat male pattern hair loss.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
In Indianapolis, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg reportedly dropped more than $7,000 on rookie cards of his former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel, proving even elite prospects still get the collecting bug.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Athleta’s activewear blends high-performance fabrics with versatile, everyday fashion, proving the Tempo Mid-rise Wide-leg Track Pants work just as well beyond the locker room.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Driver delivers one of his most underrated performances as the curious, mild-mannered poet, proving to be a strong match for writer-director Jim Jarmusch’s minimalist style.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
The new workers effectively created a new job by proving available to go to work, in industries that needed people to expand—and these immigrants effectively provided that missing input.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proving
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Not to take anything away from her legendary performance as an award-winning athlete, but these style choices are meaningful in their own right, establishing her as the latest Gen Z addition to a long line of athletes who refuse to sacrifice personal style on the world's stage.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Bills still alive Local governments would be banned from establishing their own forms of identification under this House bill.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
20 Feb. 2026
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Villa's Tacos is a true grassroots effort, started out of his grandma's house in 2018 before evolving into a pop-up, then a brick-and-mortar location, followed by two more.—
Andrés Soto,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Calling attention to the archetype of invisible exile—giving it a name and charting its path—opens our eyes to the ever-evolving shades of grey linking travel and belonging.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Plenty of competitors have popped up in recent years, but the Velazquezes are hoping to stand out by demonstrating the value of their 16 years of experience.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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Emily Ratajkowski is pausing her regular lingerie programming for a barely-there athleisure interlude—and demonstrating how loungewear can be just as sexy.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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In one moment, Robbie wore a look that puts a spotlight on an emerging designer, Dilara Findikoglu, who created a dress braided with synthetic hair, for the film’s London premiere.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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With some of the young players emerging, perhaps that can change in the coming years, even if Norway never has as many stars as other hockey hotbeds.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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During a singing performance, its facial expressions appeared strikingly lifelike, showing how expressive robotics continues to evolve.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, this may be showing kids that mental and emotional health are no less important than physical health.—
Sarah Cottrell,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2026
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However, adults 65 years and older and children younger than two are at higher risk of developing complications from the flu.—
Koko Nakajima,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Clearer information on the strength, track, and timeline of the storm will become more available later today into Friday as computer models are able to better sample the pieces of energy that will merge into this developing coastal storm.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Proving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proving. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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