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
From minimalist finishes to playful graphics and elevated textures, these manicures set the tone for the year ahead, proving that short nails aren’t a fallback—they’re the focus.
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Kat Suico, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
This week, when the Golden Globes honored the actor and producer with the Carol Burnett Award at its special Golden Eve celebration, Parker unknowingly tipped her hat to that very same look, proving that her personal style is as consistent as her industry contributions.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
According to TVLine, one of the items in the backpack was a drawing of Ava at her first-grade recital, proving that Roman had been watching his family from afar.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
But the country’s opposition has demonstrated its savvy and motivation, most notably with its election-monitoring operation in 2024, which succeeded in proving to the world that Maduro had not won.
—Michael Albertus, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
According to Thomas Borcherding, owner of Homestar Design Remodel, these counters are now proving difficult to balance in real homes.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
The challenge, of course, is that XLB is not known for sustaining momentum over long periods, with follow-through often proving fleeting rather than persistent, which means continued buyer interest will be critical.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026
That combination is proving alarmingly effective for cybercriminals.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
New governors-elect Sherrill and Virginia’s Abigail Spanberger did as well, proving that moderate candidates can succeed with a centrist message, but Mamdani likely will retain the spotlight given New York’s place as the center of the media universe.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Kat Suico, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
This week, when the Golden Globes honored the actor and producer with the Carol Burnett Award at its special Golden Eve celebration, Parker unknowingly tipped her hat to that very same look, proving that her personal style is as consistent as her industry contributions.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
According to TVLine, one of the items in the backpack was a drawing of Ava at her first-grade recital, proving that Roman had been watching his family from afar.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
But the country’s opposition has demonstrated its savvy and motivation, most notably with its election-monitoring operation in 2024, which succeeded in proving to the world that Maduro had not won.
—Michael Albertus, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
According to Thomas Borcherding, owner of Homestar Design Remodel, these counters are now proving difficult to balance in real homes.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
The challenge, of course, is that XLB is not known for sustaining momentum over long periods, with follow-through often proving fleeting rather than persistent, which means continued buyer interest will be critical.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026
That combination is proving alarmingly effective for cybercriminals.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
New governors-elect Sherrill and Virginia’s Abigail Spanberger did as well, proving that moderate candidates can succeed with a centrist message, but Mamdani likely will retain the spotlight given New York’s place as the center of the media universe.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proving
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Vrabel, who played alongside Brady for Bill Belichick before establishing himself as a coach in Tennessee, led them to a 14-3 record while coaxing a possible MVP performance out of now-sophomore QB Drake Maye.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Here is a copy of the complaint law enforcement filed establishing the basis for his arrest.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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By combining Tailan’s battery expertise with Changan’s automotive manufacturing capabilities, the partnership positions both sides at the forefront of the evolving energy storage markets.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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College football is evolving, and the occasional high-profile quarterback drama will neither accelerate the process nor stop it.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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One do-it-yourselfer demonstrating step-by-step how to rewire an electrical outlet via a TikTok video replaces thousands of dads and grandpas who could do the same thing.—
Nolan Finley The Detroit News,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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In the videos, opposing factions demonstrating across the country rallied around chants in support of and opposition to the Iranian government.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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Ballerina styles, those with lace-up construction, are emerging as a standout, adding a delicate, fashion-forward touch while remaining practical.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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New details are emerging in the death of a woman whose body was found on Hollywood Beach the day after Christmas.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Flender's post featured a television screen showing Kate Hudson announcing Chalamet's victory during the awards show.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Goodfellas is showing a promo-reel for the feature which is currently in post-production and aiming for a late spring-early summer festival debut.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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Sensory design has played an enormous role in developing this new identity for the bathroom, and the 2026 NKBA Bath Trends Report shows that numerous sensory trends are expected to continue gaining mainstream traction.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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While developing a proposal for Arrowhead, LeVota said, the county plans to reach out to business district leaders and business owners near the stadium, along with potential outside entities with development expertise.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Proving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proving. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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