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 Justice Department has prioritized its prosecution and Republican lawmakers are pushing new legislation at both the national and state level to require people show proof of citizenship in order to register to vote.
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Miles Parks, NPR, 28 June 2025
Victor’s online videos (many of which have gone viral, like their skewering the notion of Straight Pride) were proof, to the Oscar-winning filmmaker, of an auteur in the making.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 28 June 2025
For Grau, there’s no better proof of Yamamoto’s importance in the creative community at large than his January menswear show, which saw artists Luc Tuymans and Robert Montgomery, photographer Mohamed Bourouissa and dancer Hugo Marchand take a turn on his fall 2025 men’s runway.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
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
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Miles Parks, NPR, 28 June 2025
Victor’s online videos (many of which have gone viral, like their skewering the notion of Straight Pride) were proof, to the Oscar-winning filmmaker, of an auteur in the making.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 28 June 2025
For Grau, there’s no better proof of Yamamoto’s importance in the creative community at large than his January menswear show, which saw artists Luc Tuymans and Robert Montgomery, photographer Mohamed Bourouissa and dancer Hugo Marchand take a turn on his fall 2025 men’s runway.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proof
Noun
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Świątek fans later posted evidence of Azarenka doing the same thing, in the same match, on social media.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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That conclusion is also supported by video evidence of the prison unit where Epstein was housed.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
Noun
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In his ruling in one of the lawsuits, Court of Claims Judge Louis Benza cited the testimony of a veteran New York City police officer who said the doors to the gym were blocked by a table.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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Cox is accused of hiring a former client to damage his ex-girlfriend's car in retaliation for her testimony against him in a prior case.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Immigrants residing in the country illegally and legally, with valid documentation such as green cards and visas, have been detained.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Ten minors without documentation were found at the farm during the raid, eight of whom were unaccompanied, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said in a statement on X.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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“Proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proof. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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