as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
she presented proof that she had not cheated
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Recent Examples of proof
Another strong proof of that claim is the yearly Swiss Films Previews, organized by the country’s national film agency Swiss Films with the goal of promoting on-the-ground partnerships with programmers, sales agents, financiers and other potential backers.
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
Britt claims to have had relations with him in the video, sharing further proof by posting another video of his watch where tattoos that match the ones that Scott has were visible.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The symbols touted by federal officials as proof of gang membership, including rose and clock tattoos, are popular symbols with many Venezuelans, according to Ronna Rísquez, a Venezuelan investigative journalist who's tracked the gang.
—Martin Kaste, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
Neither of the two megalomaniacs has given the American people any proof of fraud, nor have any individuals been charged with fraud, although hundreds of thousands have been summarily fired, often by email or text.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
Britt claims to have had relations with him in the video, sharing further proof by posting another video of his watch where tattoos that match the ones that Scott has were visible.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The symbols touted by federal officials as proof of gang membership, including rose and clock tattoos, are popular symbols with many Venezuelans, according to Ronna Rísquez, a Venezuelan investigative journalist who's tracked the gang.
—Martin Kaste, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
Neither of the two megalomaniacs has given the American people any proof of fraud, nor have any individuals been charged with fraud, although hundreds of thousands have been summarily fired, often by email or text.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proof
Noun
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Without rigorous evidence, policy decisions default to ideology and business as usual.—
Andrew V. Papachristos,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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The convictions were based on confessions obtained through coercive tactics, despite pretrial DNA evidence that excluded them.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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So the analysis confirmed the testimony of naval architect Edward Wilding—who helped design Titanic—as to how a ship touted as unsinkable could have met such a fate.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Prosecutors noted that some relatives will be on the witness list, and as such, shouldn't be allowed to observe testimony in the case prior to taking the stand themselves.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Originally introduced to reduce administrative burdens and facilitate cross-border trade, the exemption enables low-value parcels to pass through customs with minimal documentation and limited inspection.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The documentation tells you which tube goes into which hole on the filament hub.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proof. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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