Synonyms of proving

proving

verb

present participle of prove

1

as in establishing

to show the existence or truth of by evidence

the prosecutor used DNA evidence to prove the defendant's guilt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• establishing
• demonstrating
• identifying
• confirming
• verifying
• documenting
• validating
• substantiating
• supporting
• evidencing
• corroborating
• upholding
• buttressing
• recording
• attesting
• adducing
• witnessing
• certifying
• sustaining
• evincing
• authenticating
• testifying
• vouching
• backing (up)
• circumstantiating
• clinching
• confessing
• nailing
• deposing
• settling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disproving
• refuting
• rebutting
• challenging
• objecting
• disputing
• alleging
• assuming
• suspecting
• presuming
• guessing
• surmising
• conjecturing

2

as in evolving

to come to be

the new automobile engine design proved impractical

Synonyms & Similar Words

• evolving
• emerging
• developing
• unfolding
• falling out
• coming out
• shaking out
• turning out
• panning out
• playing out
• germinating
• working out

3

as in demonstrating

to gain full recognition or acceptance of

proved herself a great actress on the Broadway stage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• establishing
• demonstrating
• showing
• confirming
• substantiating
• evidencing
• documenting
• justifying
• upholding
• verifying
• sustaining
• attesting
• validating
• supporting
• corroborating
• authenticating
• bearing out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disproving
• invalidating
• refuting
• discrediting
• rebutting
• confuting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proving

But on May 1, 1960, just four years after the U-2’s debut, the Soviet miliary shot down one of the planes, flown by Francis Gary Powers, proving that the US underestimated Soviet capabilities. — Emma Balleste, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

McHale found that Washington is likely to succeed in proving its claims that Kalshi violated state laws on gambling and consumer protection. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026

Now, The End of Oak Street is proving a dino blockbuster that serves up prehistoric horror with a side of genuine pathos is still a worthy endeavor. — Megan McCluskey, Time, 14 Aug. 2026

Among the most popular dorm decor ideas is the bed upgrade, proving that college life and comfort aren’t mutually exclusive. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

The program began in 2022 with Rolls-Royce and easyJet and has since focused on proving whether hydrogen can be used reliably in an aircraft gas turbine across different phases of flight. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026

Fake podcasts are proving to be a popular genre for AI sloperators. — Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 13 Aug. 2026

The first-year Pittsburgh Steelers coach's latest pupils are proving to be quick studies. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

No, really—4,000-year-old perfumes were discovered in Greece back in 2007, proving as much. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026