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
In Proof, written by David Auburn and directed by Thomas Kail, Catherine (Edebiri), the brilliant but restless daughter of renowned mathematics professor Robert (Cheadle), is thrust into turmoil when a notebook containing a revelatory proof is discovered after his death.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The ceramic bowl has a capacity of 380 ml, big enough to fit two servings of matcha, and allows for easy whisking and seamless pouring (the pouring spout makes the experience pretty much spill-proof).
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2025
That kind of proof may matter long after the banners come down.
—William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Most offers are extended to current military personnel and most require proof of service, such as a military ID.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The ceramic bowl has a capacity of 380 ml, big enough to fit two servings of matcha, and allows for easy whisking and seamless pouring (the pouring spout makes the experience pretty much spill-proof).
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2025
That kind of proof may matter long after the banners come down.
—William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Most offers are extended to current military personnel and most require proof of service, such as a military ID.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proof
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In many cases, those determinations simply cannot be made until court cases begin, and evidence relating to the suspect's background and planning are publicly available.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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Furthermore, when colonizers attempted to burn all evidence of Nkrumah’s time as a revolutionary leader, Hesse snuck his reels out of Ghana, and into a London vault, where the footage has spent decades inside, waiting to be digitized.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
25 Oct. 2025
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At the city council meeting on Tuesday, Manny, in his emotional testimony, urged council members to oppose the federal enforcement.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lively’s disclosure notes that her damages figure is preliminary, and subject to proof via expert testimony at trial.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Cargo is frequently conducted this way, moving from one port of call to another via air, land or sea before ending up at its final destination with all the proper documentation.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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Today’s ARMs come with strict documentation standards, borrower protections, and built-in caps designed to prevent the shock resets that hammered millions of families in the last crisis.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proof. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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