prove

verb

ˈprüv How to pronounce prove (audio)
Definition of provenext
1
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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2
as in to evolve
to come to be the new automobile engine design proved impractical

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3
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 That verdant vista of a piece of ancient, intricate architecture centered me in storied Osaka and proved a delightfully consistent through line for my stay. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 If Graf orders Robinson to proceed to trial, prosecutors must then prove beyond a reasonable doubt at a trial that the defendant is guilty of killing the 31-year-old Kirk. — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 6 July 2026 Without a record of their proceedings, litigants can’t prove what happened in the courtroom, or appeal if a judge denies a restraining order or approves a custody arrangement that leaves them vulnerable to further violence. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Pointing to the use of Dominion Voting Systems and Smartmatic in previous Venezuelan elections, Ticktin insisted that evidence proving foreign interference from Venezuela, China, Iran, and others would surface soon. — Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for prove
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prove
  1. establish
  2. evolve
  3. demonstrate
  4. emerge
  5. show
  6. develop
  7. come out
  8. fall out
Verb
  • Lawyers on both sides have urged the high court to establish a clear right to a verbatim record in civil hearings.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Last December, the city of Miami approved an ordinance sponsored by Commissioner Damian Pardo establishing an overnight anchoring limitation area within portions of Biscayne Bay.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of establish
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  • Designed for evolving missions The latest award follows an earlier Titan procurement by JIATF-401, indicating continued confidence in the platform.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • True diversity is the result of a wide, evolving mix of content shaped by creators, not by rigid sub‑quotas.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Definition of evolve
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  • Alnaji was part of a pro-Palestinian group protesting over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and Kessler was demonstrating in support of Israel, authorities have said.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 2 July 2026
  • The resulting bio-char demonstrated a heating value of 29 MJ/kg, meaning that burning 1 kg of the fuel will provide 29 MJ of thermal energy.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 July 2026
Definition of demonstrate
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  • As Gen Z, the cohort born between 1997 and 2012, emerges as a major spender on group travel and experiences, more young people are fronting costs for friends.
    — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • The diverging fortunes of the poorest and wealthiest Americans has emerged as a key theme in the US economy, and experts say AI is playing a significant role.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of emerge
Verb
  • In fact, research shows that when given the choice, on-site work remains the least popular option across every age range according to Gallup.
    — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The younger James, who was drafted in the second round in 2024 to form the first father-son duo in NBA history, showed steady improvement during his second season.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of show
Verb
  • As adult influencers dominate online fashion culture, and tweens and teens see the same content as adults, there are fewer spaces for young people to develop styles of their own.
    — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 2 July 2026
  • However, treatment given soon after exposure can prevent the infection from developing.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of develop
Verb
  • When temperatures creep to triple digits, sweat comes out of every pore—including those on your scalp.
    — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Brayden Burries, a rookie guard who came out of Arizona as the 10th pick in the draft, scored 12 points.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of come out
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  • Dimitrov fell out of the top 10 in 2018, and didn’t come particularly close to it again until 2024.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • The answer begins with understanding what has fallen out of alignment.
    — Sherry McAllister, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
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