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
Though intended to prevent non-citizens from voting, a proof of citizenship law in Kansas blocked over 30,000 eligible voters, including some veterans.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
Brigid got demoted by the Pope back in 1969, because there was not sufficient proof of her existence.
—Mary Norris, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Test Kitchen Tips For Making Cinnamon-Raisin Bread This bread only requires one proof, which is slightly longer than usual—this accounts for a typical second rise.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Beyond that, the deal is more proof that Pittsburgh isn’t necessarily punting on next season, either.
—Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
Brigid got demoted by the Pope back in 1969, because there was not sufficient proof of her existence.
—Mary Norris, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Test Kitchen Tips For Making Cinnamon-Raisin Bread This bread only requires one proof, which is slightly longer than usual—this accounts for a typical second rise.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Beyond that, the deal is more proof that Pittsburgh isn’t necessarily punting on next season, either.
—Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proof
Noun
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Those were just some of the yet-unheard pieces of evidence brought to light in the case suggesting intimate involvement of Newsmax's top executives and talent in programming decisions.—
Maddy Lauria,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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Investigators worked for weeks to process the murder scene and connect a trail of evidence, while families, friends, a school and a community grieved.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Lee’s trial testimony was the prosecution’s rebuttal.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
20 Mar. 2025
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The duo were intrigued by a movie that could tell not only the Cain and Abel story of two childhood pals turned lethal adversaries, but also the demise of the Mafia's national stranglehold, which began with Costello's famous testimony before a congressional hearing in 1951.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Possessing valid documentation is the second item on the State Department’s checklist for U.S. tourists traveling internationally.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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The report said Hispanic voters who are American citizens were those most likely to lack documentation, along with young and low-income citizens.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proof. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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