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

In many ways, stonewashed denim is proving that history can repeat itself—this time with a greater emphasis on responsible production. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Perhaps proving his point, the actor struggled to get studio backing for the political drama, which was perceived as too risky. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026

The path to permanent residency starts by applying for a renewable one-year Temporary Residence Permit, which requires proving retirement income topping about $19,000 a year. — William P. Barrett, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

While getting your hands on early Hot Wheels Ferraris might be difficult, contemporary models are proving to be just as hard to find. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

California’s tightening regulations limiting groundwater pumping are proving difficult and costly for many small-scale farmers. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Through Ben’s Beauty, Ben Vass is proving that care can be both elevated and deeply personal. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 30 July 2026

At the conclusion of the hearing, Judge Olmedo determined there was sufficient evidence for the case to move forward to trial, where prosecutors will bear the burden of proving the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt. — Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

While on a break from working on her garden at home, Anderson spoke to Deadline about the evolution of her career, proving herself in an industry that can often be unforgiving, and whether or not a return to Baywatch is in the stars. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 July 2026