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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
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
Verb
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 See All Example Sentences for evidence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evidence
Noun
  • If your content lacks depth, nuance, or proof of expertise, it gets filtered out or flattened into generic responses.
    Forrester, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • The study did not establish proof that naps directly affect the risk of death.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Cadillac has overcome several challenges to enter the F1 grid, and as a result, the American outfit aims to document its entire journey and showcase it to the world before its F1 Grand Prix debut at Melbourne's Albert Park in March 2026.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
  • Hudson, who has been vacationing around Europe with her family, recently documented her trip to Greece on social media.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • In testimony before Congress in late June, Powell agreed the Fed’s preferred inflation measure, now at 2.3%, has dropped closer to its 2% goal.
    Paul Davidson, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Verb
  • Venter said there was no evidence to prove that covid-19 had been manipulated in a lab, nor was there any indication the virus had been spreading before December 2019 anywhere outside of China.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2025
  • Kennedy’s actions are potentially deadly, and the CDC has the data to prove it.
    Michael A. Hiltzik, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • Since Schill’s last testimony, Walberg said, congressional leaders have not received any documentation or updates on the university’s efforts to combat antisemitism.
    Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
  • Borrowers who manually provide their income documentation by uploading it into the online application, or appending it to their paper IDR application, typically experience longer processing times.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • Trouble attracting young trade workers Farley, a proponent of growing U.S. manufacturing productivity to support the essential economy, has advocated for young workers to have strong trade experiences.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 June 2025
  • Using a fan or air conditioning to circulate air will also support heat transfer from your body and help prevent night sweats, according to Gradisar. 2.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • Neither of the drivers nor the passengers involved in the crash sustained injuries.
    Sophie Pendrill, Sun Sentinel, 7 July 2025
  • The other people present did not sustain significant injuries, according to authorities.
    Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 7 July 2025
Verb
  • The decision to hear the cases follows a decision by the Supreme Court's conservative majority last month upholding state bans on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2025
  • Last year, West Virginia tried again and urged the Supreme Court to review the 4th Circuit’s decision and uphold its restrictions on transgender athletes.
    David G. Savage Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025

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“Evidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evidence. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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