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as in to establish
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 to demonstrate
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
proved herself a great actress on the Broadway stage
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Recent Examples of prove
However, the study was observational and does not prove that caffeine directly prevents dementia.
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Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
There is a workaround though, as Nadal and Świątek proved (though Nadal’s grip is a little less severe than Gauff’s, Daly said).
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Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Even a young Prince George is already following the family's footsteps as an emerging tennis enthusiast, proving that Wimbledon season is very much a family affair.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Although Feeney returned to the mound from elbow surgery, his comeback ultimately proved to be his final chapter in professional baseball.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for prove
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
There is a workaround though, as Nadal and Świątek proved (though Nadal’s grip is a little less severe than Gauff’s, Daly said).
—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Even a young Prince George is already following the family's footsteps as an emerging tennis enthusiast, proving that Wimbledon season is very much a family affair.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Although Feeney returned to the mound from elbow surgery, his comeback ultimately proved to be his final chapter in professional baseball.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prove
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Organizations considering a pilot should establish measurable outcomes upfront and track productivity, engagement, turnover, customer satisfaction, operational performance, and financial impact over time.
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The state has not yet begun reporting its results, but protocols were established in 2021.
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Thematically, Maciek said, the costumes’ evolving colors tell their own story throughout the show.
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Workforce needs, customer expectations, and business conditions evolve, and leaders have to be willing to adjust if the model stops delivering results.
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Alnaji was part of a pro-Palestinian group protesting over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and Kessler was demonstrating in support of Israel, authorities have said.
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The resulting bio-char demonstrated a heating value of 29 MJ/kg, meaning that burning 1 kg of the fuel will provide 29 MJ of thermal energy.
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Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.
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But since reports linked the couple's big day to Madison Square Garden on July 3, new details have continued to emerge — from public permits and venue schedules to comments from teammates, city officials and the bride and groom.
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In fact, research shows that when given the choice, on-site work remains the least popular option across every age range according to Gallup.
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The younger James, who was drafted in the second round in 2024 to form the first father-son duo in NBA history, showed steady improvement during his second season.
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As adult influencers dominate online fashion culture, and tweens and teens see the same content as adults, there are fewer spaces for young people to develop styles of their own.
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However, treatment given soon after exposure can prevent the infection from developing.
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Scheffler has come out on the winning side of it before, securing his 2024 win after a dramatic one-hole playoff against Tom Kim.
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But after the 2020 election, CISA, which is a nonpartisan agency, came out and said there was no interference in the 2020 election.
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Dimitrov fell out of the top 10 in 2018, and didn’t come particularly close to it again until 2024.
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The answer begins with understanding what has fallen out of alignment.
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“Prove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prove. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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