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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
Kyiv has been striving to prove its readiness for peace while stressing that no deal can succeed without American security guarantees to deter repeat Russian aggression.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2025
Ackermann’s take on Tom Ford introduced a sense of refinement to the brand’s signature boldness, proving that colorful tailoring will be a major must next season.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Ciara On The Cover: Ciara is Evolution Personified Ciara had already proven herself a musical powerhouse when her second album, The Evolution, was released in 2006.
—Kindred Editors, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Despite its name, the Hard Rock Rivera Maya proved to be all about relaxation.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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David Brennan, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2025
Ackermann’s take on Tom Ford introduced a sense of refinement to the brand’s signature boldness, proving that colorful tailoring will be a major must next season.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Ciara On The Cover: Ciara is Evolution Personified Ciara had already proven herself a musical powerhouse when her second album, The Evolution, was released in 2006.
—Kindred Editors, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Despite its name, the Hard Rock Rivera Maya proved to be all about relaxation.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prove
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What To Know On Thursday, Putin also emphasized the need to establish a mechanism to monitor potential violations of the truce and raised concerns about whether Ukraine might use the 30-day ceasefire to mobilize troops and rearm.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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This synergy between a platform and its applications generated powerful network effects and established a high barrier to entry for competitors.—
Yi Shi,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Nonetheless, the responses still give insights into how opinions in Ukraine have evolved since the Russian invasion of February 2022.—
Gerard Toal,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2025
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What began in 1917 with Hartman’s tethered ROV has evolved into sophisticated AUVs, or autonomous underwater vehicles, like those operated by Schmidt Ocean Institute.—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2025
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It will also be demonstrated at stands including those of ATSC and the Ultra HD Forum.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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Even those who successfully raise initial capital face formidable hurdles in securing follow-on funding, often under pressure to demonstrate rapid growth and immediate profitability—expectations fundamentally misaligned with the long-term nature of early-stage venture building.—
Joseph Edgar,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Evidence has emerged of the potential speed and usability benefits of having access to real buttons instead of smartphone-like touchscreens.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
9 Mar. 2025
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Eyewitnesses have accused government supporters of carrying out execution-style killings and video footage has emerged of mass graves.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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The first detailed nationwide data on schools’ recovery shows that achievement gaps have widened, with the poorest students the furthest behind.—
Aatish Bhatia,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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All the scans were clean and professional-looking, and scanned photographic images showed pleasing and accurate colors with an appropriate amount of contrast.—
David English,
PCMAG,
9 Mar. 2025
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More than a third of people who develop respiratory symptoms may die from the disease, according to the CDC.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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Should a rally develop, short covering could fuel it.—
John Navin,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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But on one subject, the whole dozen fell out of the cart and smashed on the floor.—
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10 Mar. 2025
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Conversely, Jim cautioned against buying any restaurant stocks right now because the group has fallen out of favor.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Prove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prove. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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