PROVING Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

proving

verb

present participle of prove

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 Many are now scheduled for next year, proving again that delays are a constant in the space industry. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026 The companies that win long-term engagement will be the ones that stop describing trust and start proving it. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Sodais was left at the mercy of appealing the decision and needed help proving his case. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026 The world’s most famous oceanographer was proving, methodically, that the seafloor could be inhabited. — Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 As the community continues to grow, Crabby Baddies is proving that the strongest catch of the day may be the connections made along the pier. — Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 22 June 2026 Even celebrities like Nicole Kidman have been spotted embracing this luxe trend, proving its status as a sleek alternative to chunky athletic shoes that feel heavy and overly bulky on the move. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026 As a result of Holzman’s advocacy and Dylan’s example, the singer-songwriter movement was born, once again proving that American music is defined not by its adherence to the past, but by its capacity for reinvention. — Ted Olson, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 Amazon challenged that assumption by proving consumers valued faster delivery enough to justify placing inventory in more locations, before ultimately regionalizing its fulfillment network. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

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The former second-round pick is suddenly one of the Lakers’ primary summer league players and hopes to use the experience as an important stepping stone, building up his game while also establishing a leadership voice.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
As a bonus, those seasons are ideal for planting a replacement shrub or re-establishing a lawn if it is damaged during the shrub removal.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Definition of establishing

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Continuous learning and reinvention are essential to remain relevant and valuable in this evolving landscape, ultimately making individuals more strategic and creative.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, that changing tally offers a unique lens on humanity's evolving understanding of the cosmos since 1776.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of evolving

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Kyiv has also stepped up long-range drone and missile strikes inside Russia, targeting energy, military and logistics infrastructure, demonstrating the progress Ukraine has made in developing domestic strike capabilities.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Boston Consulting Group suggests CEO hopefuls start cultivating a social media presence and demonstrating the ability to represent a company at least five years before expecting to take the top job.

— Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 5 July 2026

Definition of demonstrating

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The idea was to reflect girlhood through different periods of American history, showing the changes and similarities in books and their accompanying dolls and historically accurate outfits.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 July 2026
What started as a small barbecue competition with 12 teams has become a 44-year tradition with more than 100 teams showing up and showing out at the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

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Proxima is developing stellarator technology, one of a handful of approaches to fusion, and hopes to have its fusion demonstrator — a proof-of-concept precursor to a commercial power plant — up and running in the early 2030s.

— Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Genetics also appears to play a significant role, as women who have a close relative with endometriosis face a substantially higher risk of developing the condition themselves.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026

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