PROVEN Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

proven

adjective

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Recent Examples of proven Unfortunately, there’s no proven way to completely eliminate hallucinations from AI systems for now. — Klaudia Zaika, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 In new guidance, the American Academy of Pediatrics says unpasteurized dairy is unsafe and offers no proven health benefits. — Kathleen Felton, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026 This page has long supported home ownership as a proven way to build wealth and security. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 Hernández is a proven October hitter, while Pages is finding his swing after coming back from a broken hand. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 The successful submission offers a proven path forward for the wider continent. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026 While some patients may regain partial vision over time, there is no proven treatment that can reverse the optic nerve damage. — Melissa Rudy , Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Misa is even less proven at the NHL level, especially down the middle. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2026 Farhki will certainly have big boots to fill replacing Navarro, who is a proven MLS goal scorer. — Spencer Baldwin, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for proven

Adjective

But there's no confirmed international launch either, so I wouldn't get carried away just yet.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
Harford County residents on alert The confirmed case inside an elementary school has some Harford County residents concerned about the presence of wildlife in the community.

— Ashley Paul, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of confirmed

Adjective

Radiation safety authorities approved the initial STUK evaluation in August 2026, paving the way for the government to grant an operating license valid through 2070.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Boaters who already have valid Mussel Fee Stickers do not have to pay the higher fee until their stickers expire, California State Parks confirmed Friday.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of valid

Adjective

The subheadline in print presents climate change as an established explanation.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Lionel Mestre, partner at French private equity firm Weinberg Capital Partners, told CNBC his firm still focuses on profitable defense businesses with established products, customers and positive cash flow, rather than early-stage startups.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of established

Adjective

Such a concentration of power could prevent the effective maintenance of checks and balances on policy decisions by institutions.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
The effective ground game and fourth-down success helped Kansas run 86 plays to Baylor’s 66.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of effective

Adjective

Long-term national data has shown that states that have previously expanded access to SNAP benefits had reduced numbers of CPS investigations and substantiated reports of abuse and neglect, as well as fewer foster care placements.

— Sandy Santana, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026
The changes extend inquiries to credible complaints and investigations, rather than limiting them to matters used to support a substantiated investigation.

— Bryce Martin, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of substantiated

Adjective

As in many of the attractions, he’s based on a real person who experienced certain events.

— Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
The tension follows the women to Courtney’s event celebrating her husband’s birthday, where the real entertainment for the evening was Tia and Gizelle lacing stepping in the ring.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of real

Adjective

While not entirely clear, the second stat here likely relates to how efficiently the cells are packaged inside the pack, rather than its actual volumetric energy density efficiency.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
However, the actual performance for input lag is a little mixed.

— M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

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