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
Users are encouraged to stream their games online so that there is clear video proof of foul play, and there are ways to report transgressions in the app.
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2025
This affordable and compact end table is proof of that.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Legitimate buyers should be able to provide proof of funds, business acquisition history, and a clear intent to purchase.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
International students must meet several requirements to obtain an F-1 visa, including school admission, a U.S. embassy interview, and proof of financial support.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2025
This affordable and compact end table is proof of that.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Legitimate buyers should be able to provide proof of funds, business acquisition history, and a clear intent to purchase.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
International students must meet several requirements to obtain an F-1 visa, including school admission, a U.S. embassy interview, and proof of financial support.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proof
Noun
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Abrego Garcia should return to the United States, and the government should present evidence of his gang affiliation in court.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2025
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The petition contains evidence handed over by the state that wasn't disclosed before.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And they – their testimony was proven not to be accurate, that the president was not tying aid to Ukraine to the investigation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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Timeline of key moments, evidence McCabe’s continued testimony marks a high point in the case, and is expected to play a crucial role as prosecutors and defense attorneys continue to lay out their arguments in Read’s trial.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Context: Each state, district and territory has its own system for issuing REAL IDs, with varying documentation requirements and fees.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2025
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More than 100 people who were accused of being in the country without proper documentation were arrested in Colorado Springs after a raid at an underground nightclub.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proof. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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