proves

VERB

establish facts; put to a test

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confirm convince demonstrate determine explain find justify result show substantiate test try turn out validate verify

STRONG

affirm analyze ascertain assay attest authenticate back certify check corroborate declare document evidence evince examine experiment fix manifest settle sustain testify uphold warrant witness

WEAK

add up bear out end up have a case make evident pan out show clearly show once and for all trial

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal confuse deny disprove hide invalidate miss refuse veto

STRONG

aid assist contradict disavow disclaim help refute reject unsettle

WEAK

discredit hypothesize theorize

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proves

Despite a solid start from Tarik Skubal, lackluster hitting once again proves costly for the Dodgers in a 6-2 loss to the first-place Milwaukee Brewers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

"It's like a rocket, have we created a monster for next year? Perhaps. It proves the city can cope."

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

Plus: Tyson plans to close another beef plant; tariff-refund process proves smoother than expected.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

If the idea proves correct, these primordial black holes could offer clues to several major unanswered questions in cosmology.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026

I hope the universe proves me wrong and actually comes through—for both of us.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera