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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
This kind of record-keeping proves especially useful when interacting with large bureaucracies or county departments.
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William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
This easy summer casserole recipe proves meatless meals can be incredibly hearty, healthy, and colorful.
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Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
If people believe a jury verdict proves scientific consensus, later scientific caution may look corrupt.
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Alex Smolak,
STAT,
27 June 2026
The technology proves itself by unlocking critical insights into throughput, plant availability, contamination rates, and material recovery.
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Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The problem is not that atmosphere proves everything.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Motorola Smartphone Deals The Motorola Razr Ultra proves that a flip phone can have both style and substance.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
That means a nice-looking QR code proves very little.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Freedom 250 proves controversial Trump held this week's rally on the National Mall under the auspices of Freedom 250.
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Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
This easy summer casserole recipe proves meatless meals can be incredibly hearty, healthy, and colorful.
—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
If people believe a jury verdict proves scientific consensus, later scientific caution may look corrupt.
—
Alex Smolak,
STAT,
27 June 2026
The technology proves itself by unlocking critical insights into throughput, plant availability, contamination rates, and material recovery.
—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The problem is not that atmosphere proves everything.
—
Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Motorola Smartphone Deals The Motorola Razr Ultra proves that a flip phone can have both style and substance.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
That means a nice-looking QR code proves very little.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Freedom 250 proves controversial Trump held this week's rally on the National Mall under the auspices of Freedom 250.
—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proves
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Consider if the side gig adds unique skills, demonstrates entrepreneurship, or could be perceived as a distraction or conflict of interest.
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The advocacy group Stand Up for Science has posted advice on writing comments, along with an extremely lengthy and detailed submission that demonstrates just how comprehensive a comment can be.
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From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.
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The trail starts in a glade, crosses a bridge over a creek, then emerges into alpine pasture and scree surrounded by high peaks.
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Medicare, the federal insurance program, establishes prices for medical services.
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The graphic above shows that there is year-to-year variability due to things like El Niño and La Niña, but the overall trend clearly establishes a warming trend.
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The most surprising finding is how slowly this virus evolves.
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Bringing together images made since 2010, the project draws from different moments in his practice and expands ideas first explored in his 2015 photobook Momentary, with new work continuing to be added as the project evolves.
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Gallup research shows that managers account for at least 70% of the variance in team engagement across organizations.
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An Atlanta Journal-Constitution analysis shows the executive spent roughly three-quarters of that — more than $83 million — on television and cable advertising.
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State Armor has both a research branch, which develops policy and intelligence briefs, and a legislative action division.
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Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that develops in plasma cells in the bone marrow, according to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.
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As the funeral unfolds, however, the village’s dark secrets slowly emerge.
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With valuations and expectations running high, there’s bound to be some volatility as the AI economy unfolds.
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