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
Linda Kenney Baden, a legal analyst and defense attorney whose past clients have included Aaron Hernandez, Phil Spector and Casey Anthony, said Robinson's defense may be more focused on avoiding the death penalty than proving his innocence.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Brown brought a full R&B coalition with him in Summer Walker, Bryson Tiller and Jhené Aiko, proving that Beyoncé isn’t the only R&B powerhouse capable of pulling stadium-level receipts.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
The animal print look is proving to be hot right now in footwear, from Nike unveiling zebra and cow print versions of the Field General sneaker to Conner Ives reimagining archival Jimmy Choo styles in cheetah print and zebra in collaboration with the brand.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
KPop Demon Hunters is proving that a genre once — rightly or wrongly — deemed too niche to crossover in the Western market can create a monocultural moment.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
The New York Times best-selling author, DJ, designer, recording artist, actress, host, model, and influencer, leverages her global platform to transform awareness into measurable, lasting change, proving that influence, when used with purpose, can shape a better future.
—Paris Hilton, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
But its 2019 refresh solidified its spot by proving that relaxing a bit — while maintaining its sparkling service and elevated dishes — doesn't mean sacrificing a sterling reputation.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Tropical Storm Melissa has formed in the Caribbean Sea, proving this year’s Atlantic hurricane season won’t be wrapping up quietly.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Smith has struggled in Las Vegas, while Darnold is proving that his breakout year with the Vikings was legit.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Brown brought a full R&B coalition with him in Summer Walker, Bryson Tiller and Jhené Aiko, proving that Beyoncé isn’t the only R&B powerhouse capable of pulling stadium-level receipts.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
The animal print look is proving to be hot right now in footwear, from Nike unveiling zebra and cow print versions of the Field General sneaker to Conner Ives reimagining archival Jimmy Choo styles in cheetah print and zebra in collaboration with the brand.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
KPop Demon Hunters is proving that a genre once — rightly or wrongly — deemed too niche to crossover in the Western market can create a monocultural moment.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
The New York Times best-selling author, DJ, designer, recording artist, actress, host, model, and influencer, leverages her global platform to transform awareness into measurable, lasting change, proving that influence, when used with purpose, can shape a better future.
—Paris Hilton, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
But its 2019 refresh solidified its spot by proving that relaxing a bit — while maintaining its sparkling service and elevated dishes — doesn't mean sacrificing a sterling reputation.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Tropical Storm Melissa has formed in the Caribbean Sea, proving this year’s Atlantic hurricane season won’t be wrapping up quietly.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Smith has struggled in Las Vegas, while Darnold is proving that his breakout year with the Vikings was legit.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proving
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Enabling continuous power while driving can transform the economics of electrifying freight, and establishing the manufacturing of ERS components supports regional industrial capacity.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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The latest controls aim to tighten its grip on the supply chains that move rare earths from mine to market—and preempt other nations from establishing their own.—
Young Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Both reflect and honor the evolving identity of the position, just in different ways.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The thobe is no longer preserving culture, but evolving it, in a way that mirrors the moment Saudi is witnessing.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this month, the robot performed a classical dance routine and learnt the art of picking up tennis balls, demonstrating its dexterity and autonomy.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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She has continually innovated, elevated, and strengthened Variety with vision and passion, demonstrating an unparalleled ability to embrace challenges and drive success.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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The designer, who was considered one of London Fashion Week’s emerging talent highlights pre-pandemic, has finally released a new collection, his first since 2020.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The initiative extends beyond pure production, positioning itself as networking infrastructure for emerging filmmakers.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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Justin has always been vocal about showing support for Toronto, and even did a jersey collaboration with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2022.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Photos later emerged showing her in North Korea, where she was known to have married and given birth to a daughter.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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The good news is that scientists and engineers are developing the next-generation space missions that could address this.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Oct. 2025
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These diets can also help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Proving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proving. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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