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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
Yet, in all cases, the sell-off has yet to prove as bad as feared with oil above $100 a barrel.
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
On the cusp of quitting outright, Slayyyter’s contrarian impulse has proven to be the correct one.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
In the early 1990s, an intact mummy was discovered in the Ötztal Alps, on the Italian-Austrian border, that proved to be more than 5,000 years old.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
These properties have already proven their staying power.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
On the cusp of quitting outright, Slayyyter’s contrarian impulse has proven to be the correct one.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
In the early 1990s, an intact mummy was discovered in the Ötztal Alps, on the Italian-Austrian border, that proved to be more than 5,000 years old.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
These properties have already proven their staying power.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prove
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The Korean’s quartet of assists was one shy of the MLS single-game record set by Lionel Messi last year, and established a new high for LAFC.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Year one established the foundation.—
Aaron Segal,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Planets typically evolve from the rotating dust and gas disc encompassing a young star.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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The collection merges advanced material engineering with innovative fiber compositions and a refined design language, offering a new perspective on how denim can evolve—both technically and aesthetically.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Union League, in contrast, was for those who could demonstrate their commitment to the national cause, and its clubhouse quickly became a place to get the latest news from the Southern battlefields.—
Michael Gorra,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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When lyrics reference the specific facts of an alleged crime, and prosecutors can demonstrate they were intended as literal statements, not artistic expression — that evidence remains admissible.—
Ivan J. Bates,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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The new biennials that emerged in non-Western cities in these years offered an alternative to this idea that difference necessarily leads to conflict, proposing spaces in which difference could be staged without being territorialized.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Phelps has emerged as the leading force among the linebacker group and appears to be the only lock as a 2026 starter.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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The film also was shown at a number of other festivals before hitting the awards circuit as the Palestinian entry for this year’s Academy Awards.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Another did not investigate a claim that a resident was stabbed by a fork-wielding manager, records show.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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In January, a DNA profile was successfully developed and uploaded to a direct-to-consumer ancestry database while a genealogist assigned to the Riverside Cold Case Homicide Team was able to positively identify a potential match to a close relative in Alabama.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Waldron developed a knuckleball, no small feat.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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And since the album came out, hordes of fans have turned into armchair investigators, trying to assess which songs may contain AI.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
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Generally, though, the intensity of the justices’ questions dropped off during her presentation, often a signal of where the court will come out.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Whereas shedding refers to too much hair falling out, hair loss is when your hair stops growing properly.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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One of the most common mistakes, Williams said, is failing to properly brace the core, which can cause the lower back to arch and the spine to fall out of alignment.—
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Prove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prove. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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