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proves

verb

present tense third-person singular of prove

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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as in emerges

to come to be the new automobile engine design proved impractical

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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 Raspberries and chocolate are an iconic duo and this dessert proves it. — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 The return of this nostalgic style proves that longer hemlines can be just as chic as a midi skirt or dress—albeit more unexpected. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 2 July 2026 The top-floor swimming pool, surrounded by large windows, also proves a considerable draw. — Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 2 July 2026 Whether that approach proves sustainable will tell us a lot about what auteur status actually looks like in horror today. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026 If either proves effective, the next step would be ensuring patients can continue to access the treatment outside the study. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 The Ranger proves that a vintage electric bike doesn't have to compromise on everyday practicality. — New Atlas, 2 July 2026 This typically happens because navigating the conflict proves that the relationship is resilient and can withstand the realities of the human experience. — Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026 There the whole family encounters their corresponding foils from the well-off Oleson family, but Laura and Mary's encounter with young Nellie proves the most explosive. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026

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Consider if the side gig adds unique skills, demonstrates entrepreneurship, or could be perceived as a distraction or conflict of interest.

— Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
The advocacy group Stand Up for Science has posted advice on writing comments, along with an extremely lengthy and detailed submission that demonstrates just how comprehensive a comment can be.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026

Definition of demonstrates

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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 National Rally party emerges as the largest single force in Parliament's powerful National Assembly, but falls short of an outright majority.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of emerges

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Medicare, the federal insurance program, establishes prices for medical services.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 5 July 2026
The graphic above shows that there is year-to-year variability due to things like El Niño and La Niña, but the overall trend clearly establishes a warming trend.

— Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of establishes

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The most surprising finding is how slowly this virus evolves.

— John Drake, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Bringing together images made since 2010, the project draws from different moments in his practice and expands ideas first explored in his 2015 photobook Momentary, with new work continuing to be added as the project evolves.

— PhotoVogue, Vogue, 3 July 2026

Definition of evolves

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Gallup research shows that managers account for at least 70% of the variance in team engagement across organizations.

— Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
An Atlanta Journal-Constitution analysis shows the executive spent roughly three-quarters of that — more than $83 million — on television and cable advertising.

— Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of shows

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State Armor has both a research branch, which develops policy and intelligence briefs, and a legislative action division.

— Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that develops in plasma cells in the bone marrow, according to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

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