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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
There is no evidence that the American public is at risk. Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025 The Bureau of Labor Statistics offers corroborating evidence: hiring in professional and business services at a 15-year low. Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Verb
Colin Rea, Matt Boyd, Ben Brown and rookie Cade Horton have collectively filled the void so far, as evidenced by the Cubs’ 14-8 record since Imanaga’s injury. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025 The influence of Black musicians on the country genre has become a more common topic in music in recent years, as evidenced as recently as last year on Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning country album Cowboy Carter. Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for evidence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evidence
Noun
  • Administration officials have also depicted Abrego Garcia, a sheet metal apprentice, as a violent criminal, accusing him—without proof—of being affiliated with MS-13.
    Chantelle Lee, Time, 7 June 2025
  • No proof was required — the simple act of betraying others was taken as confirmation of loyalty to the political system of the day.
    Jane S. Smith, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Verb
  • Juelz’s life was documented frequently on Instagram, with an account dedicated to his adventures with Snoop.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 13 June 2025
  • The section advises performers to keep their personal and professional accounts entirely separate, reminds performers to always document any threats issued against them, and to drive their community members to report and block all hate accounts involved.
    Stephen Daw, Billboard, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • Prior to Jane’s testimony resuming, the defense and prosecution sparred over whether to publicly name some people who might come up in cross.
    Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 June 2025
  • Lawmakers will hear testimony from Democratic Govs.
    The Hill Staff, The Hill, 12 June 2025
Verb
  • Trump’s advisers remain animated by the unyielding belief that the economic experts were proven wrong in Trump’s first term.
    Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
  • The Democratic Governors Association, which works to elect Democratic governors across the country and protect incumbents, argued in a statement that Hochul has been continually underestimated and proven doubters wrong.
    Jared Gans, The Hill, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • By enhancing the precision and completeness of documentation, AI can streamline processes and bolster financial stability.
    London Business School, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
  • This lack of documentation exposes these communities to disaster capitalism.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 5 June 2025
Verb
  • In November, voters in Nebraska supported the legalization of medical marijuana, while an attempt to legalize marijuana for recreational use failed to reach the 60 percent threshold in Florida.
    James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
  • The new numbers might be a little confusing at first, especially for the period of overlap where Apple is actively supporting (say) macOS 14, macOS 15, and macOS 26.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025
Verb
  • However, the umbrella did tip over during high winds, but fortunately sustained no damage from any of the falls.
    Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
  • But sustaining Izzy — her preferred monicker — is her ability to express her secret self through her private poetry.
    Frank Rizzo, Variety, 13 June 2025
Verb
  • One of the best ways to uphold network connectivity is to have multiple backup services in place that activate in the event of an outage.
    Sander Barens, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • The justices ruled 7-2 to uphold a Biden administration rule that regulates unserialized firearms called ghost guns.
    Melissa Quinn June 9, CBS News, 9 June 2025

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“Evidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evidence. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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