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
With that, there is little the GOP dominated Congress can or would do to reign Trump in on this abuse of the Act without a veto proof bill shutting down his initiative.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 May 2025
The eclectic crowd is proof of just how much Hernández’s career has ballooned as the 27-year-old comedian has leapfrogged his way to stardom on Saturday Night Live.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
Gang experts who spoke with CNN, however, say the tattoos alone are not proof of membership in MS-13.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
The success of Operation Tidal Wave is proof of our commitment.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 May 2025
The eclectic crowd is proof of just how much Hernández’s career has ballooned as the 27-year-old comedian has leapfrogged his way to stardom on Saturday Night Live.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
Gang experts who spoke with CNN, however, say the tattoos alone are not proof of membership in MS-13.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
The success of Operation Tidal Wave is proof of our commitment.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proof
Noun
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When Elsbeth sits in on a rehearsal, she’s first dismayed by the script’s accusations of evidence planting, then delighted to see Mateo (probably her favorite perp to date), and finally, puzzled by how much the actors openly loathe their director.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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After years of investigation, multiple pieces of physical evidence from the case were sent to a lab for DNA testing in 2021.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Ars Video Whether the Take It Down Act can survive a potential constitutional challenge or not, the 48-hour timeline may be deficient for other reasons, though, victim testimony suggests.—
Ashley Belanger – May 19,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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Their testimony is likely to highlight both the practical and political pressures confronting ICE personnel in the field.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2025
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But Camero didn’t have proper documentation, which prompted a call to U.S. Border Patrol, and Camero was detained.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 May 2025
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Federal case records show the company has not filed any documentation since Illston issued her ruling.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
12 May 2025
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“Proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proof. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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