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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for proving

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Netanyahu’s government, the most nationalist and religious in Israel’s history, has boasted of establishing over 100 new settlements.

— Joseph Krauss, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Turkey’s Defense Ministry confirmed Thursday that Ankara is participating in meetings in Jeddah aimed at establishing the coalition.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of establishing

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Yesterday’s punk, grunge, and rebel-outsider upstarts have an uncanny way of evolving into today’s elder statesmen of respectable infamy.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
As the Navy prepares to retire the USS Nimitz, the arrival of CVN 79 will address this gap and update the Navy’s fleet with modern technologies needed to meet a rapidly evolving world.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of evolving

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Dern largely dominated the five-round co-main event, demonstrating superior skills throughout the contest.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Top podcaster Alex Cooper’s beverage business is shutting down, demonstrating the challenges online creators often have in diversifying their work away from content.

— Ashley Carman, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of demonstrating

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Moore forced 10 incompletions, had seven pass breakups and five picks as a sophomore last year, while emerging as one of the most complete defenders in America.

— Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Target is emerging from more than a year of weak or declining comparable sales.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of emerging

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The family involved in a viral video showing a confrontation with Royse City police was allowed to review dash‑camera and body‑camera footage from the incident for the first time Thursday.

— Marissa Armas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
From the 12-yard line, Williams got off the line of scrimmage with ease, showing his ability to release quickly.

— Chad Graff, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of showing

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The team has appeared comfortable all offseason — after re-signing Singleton and Strnad in free agency and releasing fellow veteran Dre Greenlaw — relying on this young, developing cast to fill the depth positions.

— Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Washington has been developing new wildfire safety regulations for several years, including building codes for homes constructed in risky areas and rules for managing plants and vegetation.

— Lauren Sommer, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

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