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Synonyms

proven

British  
/ ˈpruːvən /

verb

  1. a past participle of prove

  2. See not proven

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. tried; tested

    a proven method

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Some of the other allegations made against the teacher were found not proven.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

“It is proven when leaders choose to stand with vulnerable communities when they need support the most.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

That does not mean choline supplements are a proven treatment for anxiety.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Friedman has been proven right on this time and time again.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

And I'd finally proven myself to be a trusted servant.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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