1
as in establishing
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 evolving
to come to be
the new automobile engine design proved impractical
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as in demonstrating
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
proved herself a great actress on the Broadway stage
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Recent Examples of proving
Maintaining an expansive network can be challenging and time-consuming, but here again, AI is proving to be indispensable.
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Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Taylor Swift surprised a young fan with the most perfect gift for the holidays, proving there is nothing the singer doesn’t do well.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Their eye-catching colors and innovative designs transform neckwear into versatile wardrobe staples, proving that ties are chameleons of fashion.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Dry January may only last 31 days, but the rise of sober travel is proving to be a year-round phenomenon.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This evolution reflects a cultural shift, proving ties and traditional menswear will always have a place in modern fashion, and are no longer confined to the office but are dynamic pieces for self-expression.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Having opened a whopping 49 Eras shows for Taylor Swift, and appeared as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live, Gracie, 25, is proving her stardom isn't reliant on nepotism.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Proof of identity and lawful status Most documents proving identity also prove lawful status.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
LeBron James embodies this principle, proving that even under intense scrutiny, failure can be the spark for greatness.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Taylor Swift surprised a young fan with the most perfect gift for the holidays, proving there is nothing the singer doesn’t do well.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Their eye-catching colors and innovative designs transform neckwear into versatile wardrobe staples, proving that ties are chameleons of fashion.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Dry January may only last 31 days, but the rise of sober travel is proving to be a year-round phenomenon.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This evolution reflects a cultural shift, proving ties and traditional menswear will always have a place in modern fashion, and are no longer confined to the office but are dynamic pieces for self-expression.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Having opened a whopping 49 Eras shows for Taylor Swift, and appeared as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live, Gracie, 25, is proving her stardom isn't reliant on nepotism.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Proof of identity and lawful status Most documents proving identity also prove lawful status.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
LeBron James embodies this principle, proving that even under intense scrutiny, failure can be the spark for greatness.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proving
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Leverage Cross-Functional AI Task Forces One of the most effective ways to align AI strategy with employee needs is by establishing cross-functional AI task forces.Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In reality, the establishing exterior shot is a matte painting, and the interior of the structure and closer exterior shots were built out on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer lot.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
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Not just not to get injured, but also to become a better athlete and keep evolving, which is very different.Geoff Scott, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Reflecting on the changing landscape of Indian cinema in 2024, Dhawan underlines the evolving audience expectations.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
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Through technology and entrepreneurship, these organizations are demonstrating that collaboration is possible even in in the midst of war.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Non-violent car theft, which is tracked nationally by the FBI, also rose dramatically after the pandemic, driven in part by a viral video demonstrating how to exploit a security flaw in Hyundais and Kias.Martin Kaste, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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Real-time money transfers continue their march forward in emerging market – like India, Brazil and now a handful of other markets.Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Toney said the emerging science and growing public concern about the health effects of microplastics in our bodies also serve to connect people all around the world with those who are living next to plastic facilities.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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But anybody that didn't make it out of the stadium yesterday on a four-day turnaround is probably going to have a difficult time showing for this one.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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That includes a Christmas Day showing on ABC.Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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Research published in August in BMC Ecology and Evolution now shows that rainfall also affects the developing baby turtle.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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This is a developing story, so check back for updates.Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Proving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proving. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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