PROVING Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

proving

verb

present participle of prove

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 Munn’s handbag rotation runs the gamut from petite shoulder bags to oversized totes, proving there’s no shortage of options. — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026 From a slouchy parka and suede boots to a color-popping suit and generations-old rubies, Princess Leonor is proving that a future queen’s wardrobe can have plenty of range. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026 Heil says that in the 12 years of legal wrangling that followed, the Pakistani legal system has never presented evidence proving that either brother was truly affiliated with the offending WordPress blog site. — Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Now it’s solved the problem in every dimension, proving that there’s a limit to how small a space a high-dimensional stylus can take up. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026 Elsewhere in the market, sporty lace-up heels are also proving popular — take, for instance, June Ambrose’s collaboration with Naturalizer including pumps with statement crisscrossing laces. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 At programs with acceptance rates above 85%, applications dropped 21%—suggesting that even as prospective students grow more cautious about business school, selective programs are proving more resilient. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026 The State cannot transform one into the other without proving every element of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026 McQueen was proving increasingly that fame and fortune had gone to his head. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026

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This may mean removing an abusive parent as their guardian and establishing another relative or foster parent in place of the parent.

— Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Reality television personality Spencer Pratt jumped in a few months later, on the anniversary of the Palisades fire, establishing himself as an unpredictable presence on the campaign trail.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of establishing

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Prelude to The End arrives on the heels of last Friday’s release of The Black Parade (20th Anniversary), the landmark rock opera by the Jersey pop-punkers that’s considered one of the most influential in the ever-evolving emo genre.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2026
In senior living, where the needs of residents and families are constantly evolving, that mindset is essential.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of evolving

Verb

Such generosity in defeat is rare in today’s political climate, and Stevens deserves credit for demonstrating it.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
The man behind the wheel wasn’t a thief, but a Baltimore County Police detective demonstrating how quickly an unattended vehicle can disappear while its driver runs a simple errand.

— Jessica Baugh, Baltimore Sun, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of demonstrating

Verb

But Kansans also elected a moderate Democrat to the governor's office, then reelected her in that same time period, showing the state is not a Republican stronghold at all levels.

— Grace Hills, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Supporters at Roy’s watch party at the downtown Audio Graph brewery erupted in cheers when the first batch of results dropped, showing Roy doubling up McKinney’s early vote total.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of showing

Verb

The official also said developing different weapon systems was increasingly urgent, arguing that the country’s armed forces needed to defend national security and deter external threats.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Back in downtown Juneau, Huna Totem is developing Áak’w Landing, a cruise dock and waterfront development targeting its first full season in 2028.

— Karen Gardiner, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

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