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adjective

Definition of provednext
as in proven

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verb

past tense of prove
1
as in demonstrated
to show the existence or truth of by evidence the prosecutor used DNA evidence to prove the defendant's guilt

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2
as in emerged
to come to be the new automobile engine design proved impractical

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as in established
to gain full recognition or acceptance of proved herself a great actress on the Broadway stage

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Recent Examples of proved
Verb
The second attempt for a preliminary injunction proved successful. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Dec. 2024 And many strikes proved far deadlier. — Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proved
  1. demonstrated
  2. emerged
  3. established
  4. developed
  5. evolved
  6. showed
  7. advanced
  8. permanent
Verb
  • Initially, the company demonstrated leadership in the energy sector by pledging to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • As for the Pat-in-the-Pan Biscuit recipe, it was inspired by James Beard Award-winning Virginia Willis, a Georgia native, who visited America’s Test Kitchen and demonstrated a biscuit recipe that involved placing the biscuits close together on a sheet pan without space in between.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of demonstrated
Verb
  • Greenwich Village had emerged as its epicenter.
    — Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The reports emerged in Italy but they have been played down by Newcastle and by Howe.
    — Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of emerged
Verb
  • Barkley established himself from the jump in Brazil, and his three TDs were the deciding factor in a win over the Packers that went to the brink.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Drivers here already pay congestion-style taxes for ride-sharing in certain parts of the city, a policy established during the COVID-era to close a budget gap.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of established
Adjective
  • Their focus is on making stablecoins accessible to everyday users in both developed and emerging markets.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • London taxi drivers, who have to memorize all possible routes across tens of thousands of roads to earn their license, have a larger and more developed posterior hippocampus relative to London bus drivers, who simply follow pre-set routes.
    — Celia Ford, Vox, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of developed
Verb
  • Initially celebrated as a spiritual observance commemorating the hope found in the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, Christmas has evolved to embrace universal themes of goodwill and generosity.
    — Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Over time, Hanukkah has evolved from a historical commemoration into a celebration of resilience — a key pillar of Jewish identity.
    — Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of evolved
Verb
  • More than 330 million people throughout the world suffer from depressive disorders, and a 2019 study showed that 7% of Americans reported moderate or severe symptoms of depression in the previous two weeks.
    — Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
  • However, Barcelona showed a concentration and seriousness befitting of what was asked of them, but unbecoming of the turbulent moment this squad are going through.
    — Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of showed
Adjective
  • In addition, the Pentagon's future stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, will have many of the same cutting edge technologies in advanced materials, AI, propulsion and stealth.
    — TARA COPP THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Most experts agree that this is the most critical and challenging aspect of implementing an advanced CX analytics strategy.
    — Forrester, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of advanced
Adjective
  • The grittiness of this powder can cause the stone to lose its shine or have permanent scratches.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The eagle lived at the sanctuary as a permanent wing injury prevented it from flying, the sanctuary said.
    — Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
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