proves

verb

present tense third-person singular of prove
1
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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2
as in emerges
to come to be the new automobile engine design proved impractical

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3
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 Whether the Rams can actually pull off a Hollywood ending might come down to how dominant Donald proves to still be. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026 Donna Mills’ hard work on OnlyFans is paying off, and her jaw-dropping payday proves it. — Paris Close, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 However, the Lego X-Files (21369) proves its partnerships have been around for much longer. — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 The achievement proves that a single electromagnetic method can handle both exhaust fuel recycling and raw material enrichment for future fusion power plants. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 John’s little motorbike proves no match for the large truck commandeered by the T-1000, which blasts through a cinder block wall at one point. — ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 The living room’s vintage Fortuny drapes are the exception that proves the rule, spotted by Higgins in a Newport consignment shop mid-vacation and hung exactly as found. — Caroline Randall Williams, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 Most of the time, if a movie plays well at a festival and proves itself a crowdpleaser, a distributor will snap it up. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2026 However, as much as Hal’s gut points him in the right direction, Kerry proves to be a step ahead of her Lantern guests once more (and far more tactful, too). — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proves
  1. demonstrates
  2. emerges
  3. establishes
  4. evolves
  5. shows
  6. develops
  7. unfolds
Verb
  • IonQ’s partnership with Sandia National Laboratories also demonstrates its increasing national-security relevance.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The research also demonstrates the JWST is more than capable of studying the dispersal of gas and dust around individual infant stars.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of demonstrates
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  • Naturally, when a legend like Dion emerges, a huge crowd of fans will form.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026
  • That might seem like no time at all, but the corn emerges juicy, crispy, and tender and retains more of its sweetness and crunch.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of emerges
Verb
  • The rule also establishes new design requirements, including a tracking barcode for mail-in ballot envelopes that states must create and submit to the USPS for approval.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Assembly Bill 1633 establishes the Private Detention Facility Tax Law, which would impose an annual 25% tax on operators of private detention centers.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of establishes
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  • Crypto has long been considered, correctly so, an technical issue, but continues to represent interesting accounting and reporting challenges as the industry evolves.
    — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • That adaptability could become increasingly important as drone technology evolves.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of evolves
Verb
  • The kitchen clock shows information relevant to the kitchen, while the office display can show information generated elsewhere in the house.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Research shows these tests often find something, but much less often find actual disease.
    — David Oliver, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of shows
Verb
  • So keep an eye our for habit changes and call a veterinarian if a cat stops eating, becomes lethargic, vomits, appears weak or develops yellowing around the eyes, gums or skin.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Navigating a changing climate, Marian develops interspecies alliances on a quest for the holy grail.
    — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of develops
Verb
  • The bigger fall foliage show typically unfolds in late September and can stretch into early October, depending on the year.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Watch as the action unfolds from East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, GA.
    — Data Skrive, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
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“Proves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proves. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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