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Recent Examples of proven
Even in the absence of any proven crime committed by Tisch, even in the naivest retelling or understanding of Tisch’s correspondences with Epstein, his unacceptable relationship with this man deserves censure.
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
UConn arrives as a proven postseason force, with a modern championship pedigree under head coach Dan Hurley and a reputation for physical, defensive-minded basketball.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Theresia Gouw, the proven and successful venture capitalist who is part of consortium that holds a minority stake in the Buffalo Bills and the Golden State Warriors, is joining the lineup of speakers for Sportico‘s Invest West conference on May 6 in San Francisco.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Look, there’s no doubt that, in terms of NWSL experience and proven players, Denver has the stronger roster on paper.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Each brings a proven track record of building impactful brand and content collaborations across the industry.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Digital engineering and proven technologies were used to ensure design maturity and technical excellence.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
The 49ers added a proven pass catcher in Evans for quarterback Brock Purdy, agreeing to a three-year contract with a player who had 1,000 yards receiving in each of his first 11 seasons before injuries limited Evans to eight games in 2025.
—Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Starting tight end Hunter Henry is entering a contract year at 31, and there are no proven options behind him and Hooper.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
UConn arrives as a proven postseason force, with a modern championship pedigree under head coach Dan Hurley and a reputation for physical, defensive-minded basketball.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Theresia Gouw, the proven and successful venture capitalist who is part of consortium that holds a minority stake in the Buffalo Bills and the Golden State Warriors, is joining the lineup of speakers for Sportico‘s Invest West conference on May 6 in San Francisco.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Look, there’s no doubt that, in terms of NWSL experience and proven players, Denver has the stronger roster on paper.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Each brings a proven track record of building impactful brand and content collaborations across the industry.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Digital engineering and proven technologies were used to ensure design maturity and technical excellence.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
The 49ers added a proven pass catcher in Evans for quarterback Brock Purdy, agreeing to a three-year contract with a player who had 1,000 yards receiving in each of his first 11 seasons before injuries limited Evans to eight games in 2025.
—Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Starting tight end Hunter Henry is entering a contract year at 31, and there are no proven options behind him and Hooper.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proven
Adjective
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Among confirmed civilian casualties, 221 are children, the group said.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The California Department of Public Health said the six confirmed cases in the Sacramento area represent the third outbreak of measles this year in California.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The waiver will remain valid for up to three years, but Licata plans to pursue his Texas certification before that, Geren said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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The remaining provisions of these Official Rules will continue to be valid and enforceable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Timestamped, public, and—crucially—independent of established institutions.—
Nic Puckrin,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Even with established leadership, including team president Teresa Resch, GM Monica Wright Rogers, and head coach Sandy Brondello, his voice in the room adds a layer of championship pedigree that few expansion teams ever get.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Gabapentin has proved effective at helping some mastectomy patients with stubborn pain, while others have responded to electrodes implanted in their spinal column, according to the Baylor study, published in 2024.—
Brett Kelman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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While these methods remain effective, excessive tilling can break down soil aggregates into smaller particles, reducing soil health and increasing erosion risk.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In a situation where a company finds substantiated evidence of either type of violation carried out by an indirect supplier, they are mandated to perform an ad hoc risk assessment of that body, too.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Feb. 2026
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The letter requests the department suspend state payments to facilities where probable fraud or false reporting is found, refer substantiated cases to prosecutors and notify state lawmakers of the results.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Chamblee Police launch a new real-time crime center, using advanced technology to track and prevent crime across the city.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In contrast, ultrafast electron microscopy provides a powerful tool for studying how materials behave under dynamic conditions, enabling scientists to directly link nanoscale structure with real-time physical processes.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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By licensing the Stan Patrol 6009 hull – which shares its axe-bow design with around 300 vessels already afloat – the Liberty Class benefits from a pre-validated platform, potentially saving years of hull development and testing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 2026
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Balance teaches validated meditation skills, such as body scan, breath control, and visualization.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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With modern mattresses, this number is dictated more by the signs of wear and tear than the actual passage of time.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Endowed not only with a privileged birthright but—unlike the actual princes over in England, who had weak chins and went bald young—the physical stature to match?—
Jeffrey Eugenides,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Proven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proven. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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