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
Baldoni’s team argues this is proof that Sloane was escalating a false narrative against Baldoni.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
Additionally, through methods that remain mysterious to us, Russian intelligence determined that the hackers were funded by a domestic terrorist group called the Reapers, offering the statements of their financial transactions as proof.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
Even today, Bigfoot enthusiasts continue to report sightings, and cryptid research organizations regularly explore California's wilderness in search of proof.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Image The Trump administration has generally described the men sent to the base as including violent gang members being held for deportation, but has provided no proof.
—Carol Rosenberg, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
Additionally, through methods that remain mysterious to us, Russian intelligence determined that the hackers were funded by a domestic terrorist group called the Reapers, offering the statements of their financial transactions as proof.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
Even today, Bigfoot enthusiasts continue to report sightings, and cryptid research organizations regularly explore California's wilderness in search of proof.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Image The Trump administration has generally described the men sent to the base as including violent gang members being held for deportation, but has provided no proof.
—Carol Rosenberg, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proof
Noun
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McGarrigle also named Buckingham Television, his employer, in the suit, who launched an investigation into the incident and concluded there was not sufficient evidence, an HBO rep previously told Rolling Stone.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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After the panel of six men and six women was selected, the attorneys moved on to picking six alternate jurors who would hear the evidence but would not deliberate on the verdict unless one of the regular jurors was not able to participate.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Judge Victoria Rossetti ruled Thursday that victim witnesses can be in the courtroom during the trial, agreeing with prosecutors that their testimony wouldn’t be materially affected by hearing the testimony of others.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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There is a certain kind of language in the testimonies of Coco ambush victims that was echoed in the Pelicot trial.—
Katie Ebner-Landy,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, employers may overlook state-specific requirements or additional documentation that could be necessary for the FICA tip credit claim.—
Jessica Ledingham, J.D.,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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By streamlining access to essential knowledge and simplifying documentation processes, its flagship products, Bolo AI Answer and Bolo AI Writes, unlock new levels of efficiency, allowing teams to focus on solving complex challenges and driving operational excellence. Music.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proof. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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