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
Kelli then meets with Shamea and Angela for a shopping trip and vents about Porsha’s accusations, proving that the hug between them absolved absolutely nothing.
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Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Backed by long-term capital, strategic foresight, and $6 trillion in sovereign assets, the foundation is proving remarkably fireproof.
—Winston Ma, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Dubón has made a career of proving doubters wrong.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Simpson scored on Diaz’s eighth-inning single and the game’s game-winning run, proving costly for a Yankees squad now facing a series sweep on Sunday.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2026
Bella Hadid made Aspen her runway, wearing vintage Chanel and proving tall Ugg boots are back and better than ever.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Lucescu resigned in November 2023, a loss to Shakhtar proving to be his final match in club management.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is proving to be difficult.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Best Halle Berry-Inspired Clogs Halle Berry is proving sneakers aren’t the only supportive shoe option for spring.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Backed by long-term capital, strategic foresight, and $6 trillion in sovereign assets, the foundation is proving remarkably fireproof.
—Winston Ma, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Dubón has made a career of proving doubters wrong.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Simpson scored on Diaz’s eighth-inning single and the game’s game-winning run, proving costly for a Yankees squad now facing a series sweep on Sunday.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2026
Bella Hadid made Aspen her runway, wearing vintage Chanel and proving tall Ugg boots are back and better than ever.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Lucescu resigned in November 2023, a loss to Shakhtar proving to be his final match in club management.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is proving to be difficult.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Best Halle Berry-Inspired Clogs Halle Berry is proving sneakers aren’t the only supportive shoe option for spring.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proving
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After years of attempts to get a measure off the ground, Georgia lawmakers have passed a bill establishing a statewide office to promote and support the music industry.—
Savannah Sicurella,
AJC.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will start direct negotiations with Lebanon on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations between the two countries.—
Jennifer Hansler,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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Through the director’s decade-long friendship with the duo, the film explores the evolving dynamics of the mother-daughter relationship and raises questions about the extent of a mother’s sacrifice.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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And the core focus of her conversations with vendors is also evolving.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The mission is testing the space capsule's life support system and demonstrating its ability to maneuver during rendezvous and (simulated) docking activities.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Two distinct color stories emerged—ones rooted in boldly saturated primary shades, the other in pale pastel tones typically associated with this time of year—demonstrating that the best colorful sneakers this season span the full spectrum.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2026
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Yet the technology for wind power that floats — as opposed to standard towers permanently attached to the sea floor — is just emerging, and has never been attempted in waters as deep as the Pacific off Northern California.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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This session will explore how top owners are navigating media shifts, private capital and emerging leagues while balancing competitive success with enterprise value creation.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Stunning photos taken by the crew were released on Tuesday, April 7, one day after their loop around the moon, showing spectacular views and a solar eclipse in space.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Visit the product recall page on the company's website to register for the recall and follow the instructions on how to request replacement parts, which include uploading a photo showing the original attachment accessories in the trash.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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With developing nations like Zambia and Sri Lanka defaulting on their debt, countries buoyed by oil reserves seemed an attractive bet.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
10 Apr. 2026
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In light of all this, Polymarket appearing in Google News is a major victory for the prediction platform — rubber-stamping its image as an authority on developing real-world events right alongside genuine real publishers of journalism.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
9 Apr. 2026
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