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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
Formal verification proves, mathematically, that certain bugs cannot exist.
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Evan Johnson, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
Raffensperger says high turnout proves election trust Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Monday that more than 35,000 Georgians voted early, setting a record in the state.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Two challenges per game, with more if an individual challenge proves successful.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Here’s why the weeklong Netflix Is a Joke Festival proves it.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Blake decides to defy Cashman and protect Urich, and his good deed proves to be his demise.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
The near-perfect score from over 3,700 shopper reviews proves this product’s results and value.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
Amazon's latest Fire TV Stick HD proves that small upgrades can make a big difference.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
What was true in the Jazz Age remains so, as the Roundabout Theatre Company production starring the terrific Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara so bountifully proves.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Evan Johnson, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
Raffensperger says high turnout proves election trust Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Monday that more than 35,000 Georgians voted early, setting a record in the state.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Two challenges per game, with more if an individual challenge proves successful.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Here’s why the weeklong Netflix Is a Joke Festival proves it.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Blake decides to defy Cashman and protect Urich, and his good deed proves to be his demise.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
The near-perfect score from over 3,700 shopper reviews proves this product’s results and value.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
Amazon's latest Fire TV Stick HD proves that small upgrades can make a big difference.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
What was true in the Jazz Age remains so, as the Roundabout Theatre Company production starring the terrific Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara so bountifully proves.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proves
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Trump has argued that last weekend’s shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner demonstrates why the ballroom is needed to hold safe, secure events for the president and other officials.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The initiative not only strengthens Australia’s defence posture but also demonstrates the growing importance of advanced land systems in addressing the security challenges of the future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Michael’s brother Sonny (James Caan) becomes the de facto crime boss as the Corleones prosecute a turf war against their rivals, and Michael eventually emerges as the new, and much more ruthless boss, much to the horror of his wife, Kay (Diane Keaton).—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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But among players such as rookies Rodriguez, the second-round pick from Texas Tech, Trey Moore, the fourth-round pick from Texas, and Kyle Louis, the fourth-round pick from Pitt, perhaps someone emerges or perhaps a hybrid role is created.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The first episode establishes immediately that something is uniquely off about Widow’s Bay, and not just because Shep, a shipman patrolling the waters at night, goes missing, potentially because he’s been taken by a sinister fog.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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The new law establishes a foreign agent registration requirement, ensuring individuals acting on behalf of hostile foreign governments cannot operate in the shadows.—
Joe Gebbia Sr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Romantically, a casual conversation could reveal undeniable chemistry, or maybe a connection with a friend evolves into something deeper.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The ground stop, tied to thunderstorms in the area, was scheduled to remain in effect through late morning, with a medium chance it could be extended depending on how the weather evolves.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The information appears next to an April 26 Navy photo that shows Boxer transiting the Surigao Straight, roughly 4,000 nautical miles from the Strait of Hormuz.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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From all-world jazz guitarist Pat Metheny to super soprano Renee Fleming to the wonderful Smuin Ballet, there are a lot of great concerts and shows to catch this weekend and beyond.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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From drawing, everything else develops.—
Eana Kim,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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If Ty Simpson develops into a top NFL quarterback who leads the Rams to a Super Bowl title, the club will look back at the 2026 draft as one of the best and shrewdest in its history.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The race unfolds as the district confronts a superintendent under FBI investigation, declining enrollment, a potential strike and ongoing academic recovery from the pandemic.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Streep’s second go-round, by contrast, unfolds as a series of micro-indignities—a plunge from her Olympian perch, one stumble at a time.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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