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verb

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How is the word evidence different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of evidence are demonstrate, evince, manifest, and show. While all these words mean "to reveal outwardly or make apparent," evidence suggests serving as proof of the actuality or existence of something.

a commitment evidenced by years of loyal service

When can demonstrate be used instead of evidence?

While the synonyms demonstrate and evidence are close in meaning, demonstrate implies showing by action or by display of feeling.

demonstrated their approval by loud applause

When is evince a more appropriate choice than evidence?

In some situations, the words evince and evidence are roughly equivalent. However, evince implies a showing by outward marks or signs.

evinced not the slightest fear

When is it sensible to use manifest instead of evidence?

The words manifest and evidence are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, manifest implies a plainer, more immediate revelation.

manifested musical ability at an early age

In what contexts can show take the place of evidence?

The words show and evidence can be used in similar contexts, but show is the general term but sometimes implies that what is revealed must be gained by inference from acts, looks, or words.

careful not to show his true feelings

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of evidence
Noun
However, a growing amount of evidence suggests that adding work and other eligibility requirements to social programs fails to do much to actually encourage work. Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 26 June 2025 But while evidence and testimony corroborated that collusion occurred in baseball, Droney ruled this case lacked that type of corroboration. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 June 2025
Verb
As evidenced by his awards, Bergvall was Spurs’ outstanding player and a key part of their Europa League success. Elias Burke, New York Times, 21 June 2025 Many students ride bicycles or e-bikes to school, as evidenced by the approximately 250 bicycles kept in the school bike locker every day. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for evidence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evidence
Noun
  • Those seeking renewal permits will also have to show proof of training from a verified instructor within 6 months of their renewal application.
    Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 22 June 2025
  • Trump’s advisers tout that economic data as proof that their critics are wrong.
    Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • Immigration program managers must ensure every step is documented and every deadline (e.g., visa extension, I-9 re-verification) is met, across potentially dozens or hundreds of foreign employees. 4.
    Haokun Qin, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
  • Leo Ching Ling, 24, who documents life with her cat on TikTok under the handle @lifewithmolumolu, shared the emotional journey of her 1-year-old cat, Momo, who gave birth to four kittens on June 15.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Still, Powell’s testimony before the House of Representatives could spell bumpy waters ahead.
    Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 24 June 2025
  • Powell's semiannual testimony to Congress kicks off Tuesday morning, as the central bank leader presents the Fed's monetary policy report to the House Financial Services Committee.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • After nearly three years of sleeping on this Avocado, it's proven its durability—there's zero sagging or other issues.
    Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 16 June 2025
  • In that sense, this lasting legacy of this really good horror movie may well prove to be the shot-in-the-arm given to the blues.
    Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • Trial documentation should explicitly state when and how AI is used.
    Taposh Roy, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • The company’s documentation also states it later obscures this information and eventually deletes it.
    Colin Lecher, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • Because social engineering and human error are such significant threat vectors, equipping your teams with robust processes and skills to effectively manage database risks can also support a strong security posture.
    Jakub Lamik, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • The new platform was designed to be more intuitive and fashion-forward to better support textile industry users in compliance, product development, sourcing and education.
    Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • The nation’s second-largest school system has been able to sustain deficit spending because of reserves left over from more than $5 billion in one-time pandemic-relief aid.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
  • Yet his silence during the war — and the damage sustained across Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure — has raised new doubts about the regime’s preparedness and resilience.
    Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • The Supreme Court upheld a law that allows Americans injured by acts of terror in the Middle East to take Palestinian leadership groups to U.S. courts for damages.
    Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
  • In a 6-3 decision, the high court upheld a lower court ruling that found Tennessee’s restrictions do not violate the U.S. Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause.
    Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 21 June 2025

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“Evidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evidence. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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