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
The Fiat 124 Sport Spider is also proof that an Italian car doesn’t have to be a Ferrari to be beautiful.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2025
Even better, on Saturdays in the Jungfrau Ski Region, each adult can bring up to three children (ages 6-15) to ski for free, meaning a family of five can hit the slopes for just $170, proof of the country’s start them young ethos.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
As proof of their defense-first worth, Faber had zero shots on net.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Baldoni’s team argues this is proof that Sloane was escalating a false narrative against Baldoni.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2025
Even better, on Saturdays in the Jungfrau Ski Region, each adult can bring up to three children (ages 6-15) to ski for free, meaning a family of five can hit the slopes for just $170, proof of the country’s start them young ethos.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
As proof of their defense-first worth, Faber had zero shots on net.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Baldoni’s team argues this is proof that Sloane was escalating a false narrative against Baldoni.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proof
Noun
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Witnesses and suspects had died, and evidence was gone.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
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Just in time for the spring selling season, there is evidence that the rate of home price increases is slowing down, and one reason is there are more homes for sale.—
Jill Schlesinger,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In her 1971 testimony, Atkins claimed that the motivation for the Tate-LaBianca murder spree stemmed from Hinman’s death.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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The judge said video evidence and a state trooper’s own testimony contradicted the official police version of events.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These militant and self-organized practices often left behind only scant documentation.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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If acceptable documentation was not provided, the commissioner ordered deportation.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proof. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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