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as in demonstrates
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 establishes
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
proved herself a great actress on the Broadway stage
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Recent Examples of proves
Back at Rock Villa, a sip and paint with local artist Colin Peters proves an afternoon well spent.
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Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 5 Feb. 2026
Kirundo Mini Dress Navy proves itself as an underrated winter staple in this A-line mini.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
O’Connor proves herself up to the task by eschewing the traditional cradle-to-grave narrative, peppered with interviews with those who knew the protagonist.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
The growing global impact of emerging AI and linked technologies in these creative industries proves that Dubai’s vision and investment in this area, planned and rolled out ahead of several global markets, was the right strategy.
—Abdulla Belhoul, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
The micro-French-nail trend proves that the simpler option doesn’t have to feel less refined.
—Laura Solla, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026
Delightfully directed by former Berkeley Rep artistic director Tony Taccone, Ming-Trent proves a joyous performer who dedicates his play to balancing out every great element for an effective solo show.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Take a look at Martha Stewart, a regular leather pants-wearer who, at 84, proves how ageless the staple truly is.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Jane Fonda’s courtside look proves that the best outfits are built on pieces that do the work for you.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 5 Feb. 2026
Kirundo Mini Dress Navy proves itself as an underrated winter staple in this A-line mini.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
O’Connor proves herself up to the task by eschewing the traditional cradle-to-grave narrative, peppered with interviews with those who knew the protagonist.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
The growing global impact of emerging AI and linked technologies in these creative industries proves that Dubai’s vision and investment in this area, planned and rolled out ahead of several global markets, was the right strategy.
—Abdulla Belhoul, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
The micro-French-nail trend proves that the simpler option doesn’t have to feel less refined.
—Laura Solla, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026
Delightfully directed by former Berkeley Rep artistic director Tony Taccone, Ming-Trent proves a joyous performer who dedicates his play to balancing out every great element for an effective solo show.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Take a look at Martha Stewart, a regular leather pants-wearer who, at 84, proves how ageless the staple truly is.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Jane Fonda’s courtside look proves that the best outfits are built on pieces that do the work for you.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proves
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Many ideas that were rejected in the past receive new life upon a surprising new observation; many ideas that are accepted today will be overthrown when a key experimental result demonstrates its insufficiency.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Securing the supply chain for these demonstrates Terra Innovatum’s manufacturing and deployment readiness.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Blocks, and a coin emerges with a satisfying chime when Mario’s fist collides with the brick.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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City leaders are directing residents with questions or concerns to contact their state representatives and pledged transparency if new information emerges.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Senate Bill 1 also establishes the time frame for Medicaid eligibility redeterminations, and requires the secretary of the Family and Social Services Administration to transmit certain information to the federal government to prevent multiple state Medicaid enrollment.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Lemon Grove City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to adopt an urgency ordinance that establishes temporary protections for residential renters.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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This keeps costs down and helps Sprout stay useful longer as technology evolves.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The experiment provides a good starting point to test current models of how organic matter evolves in space, Grewal added in an email.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Footage of the incident shows King Charles greeting dozens of residents when one man shouted at him, asking whether the monarch had urged police to investigate his disgraced brother, according to The Times.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Our research shows these concerts significantly increased occupancy rates in short-term rentals – although the effect did not translate to hotels.—
Gidon Jakar,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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That’s a communication disorder that develops when kids don’t have consistent access to a language — whether ASL or English — as babies and toddlers.—
Claire Rafford,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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Health officials advised anyone who develops symptoms to stay home and call a medical provider before seeking care to avoid exposing others.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
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As the song unfolds, their voices begin to braid together like twin strands of ivy—a Scottish lilt and a Montana twang—creeping across a hard stone wall of fuzzy grunge guitars.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome unfolds in phases.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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