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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 Nobody seriously argues that the gap proves our police, prosecutors, judges, and juries are biased against men. — Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026 This specific task on his to-do list proves difficult when Dougal grows dissatisfied by the fight coming to a draw, both sides claiming victory, and both sides being seemingly okay with all of this. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 The fact that protesters have received backlash from various teammates proves as much. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 In a relatively sleepy year for hip-hop and rap on the Hot 100, Drake’s four-pack performance proves that the interest is still there. — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026 Movie theater operators are hoping the adage proves true as four new movies aim to bolster the October box office. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 Set Kill Criteria Before The Pilot Begins Everyone can stand a version up in a week now, so a working prototype proves nothing. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Arcel is masterful in a character study whose protagonist is often unreadable and elusive — and whose previously unexposed inner cold streak proves catastrophic to her community. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026 Like Wilde, Basil possesses an idealistic devotion to beauty and love that proves his undoing. — Hannah Aizenman, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

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Fu believes that example demonstrates the potential importance of direct diplomatic intervention, although the circumstances of Jin's release do not establish that such pressure would produce the same result in Wang's case.

— Mitch Picasso, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
As the movie demonstrates, Macdonald’s credentials as a comic’s comic were unassailable.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of demonstrates

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Onstage, in spooky eye makeup and a pink tie, another persona emerges.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026
The climate pattern typically emerges every two to seven years and is marked by the heating of ocean waters in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific, which spurs changes in the atmosphere that can affect weather around the world.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of emerges

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The third book, A Court of Wings and Ruin, essentially wraps up Feyre’s story and establishes the storylines and characters that will propel the series forward.

— Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2026
The constitutional amendment establishes a 40-hour weekly limit and two rest days without reducing pay.

— Mauricio Savarese, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of establishes

Verb

But in cancer care, that logic evolves quickly, and the right treatment choice is often nuanced.

— Brad Kreick, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
When prescription treatment is appropriate, the clinician determines the treatment plan and formula, with the patient receiving ongoing access to their provider through secure messaging and the ability to adjust treatment as their skin evolves.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of evolves

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This occurs when a tear develops in the inner lining of an artery supplying blood to the brain.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Your sales team speaks to them; your success and support teams listen to their needs, expectations and problems; and your product team develops new features or updates based on that feedback and insight.

— Osman Koc, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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