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
This is yet more proof that Iran can never be trusted with nuclear weapons.
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CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Those without proof are being turned away and directed to standard parking or ride-share options, the blog noted.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Staff did not ask for proof of his age, according to the filing.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Making your hair style humidity-proof is a calculated task.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Those without proof are being turned away and directed to standard parking or ride-share options, the blog noted.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Staff did not ask for proof of his age, according to the filing.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Making your hair style humidity-proof is a calculated task.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for proof
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proof
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Affidavit details alleged confession, evidence disposal The affidavit outlines statements from a witness who told detectives Stephen Bowen admitted to shooting his wife multiple times with a shotgun the night before and then sleeping downstairs.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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But these claims remained unverified without any concrete scientific evidence—until now.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Defense attorneys who represent a man who is to go to trial in Tarrant County in seven days in the strangling of a 7-year-old girl are looking ahead to the scope of testimony in the punishment phase of the death penalty case if he is found guilty.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Jurors were later instructed to disregard large portions of the girl’s testimony, which the appellate panel said was likely confusing to the jury.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These laws generally require manufacturers to make repair tools, replacement parts, and documentation, including some software code, available to consumers and independent repair shops on fair and reasonable terms.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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And the order also comes as Trump pressures Republicans in Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, a sweeping election overhaul that would impose new voter identification and documentation requirements.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proof. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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