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
Just look at my before-and-after photos for proof.
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Shani Cohen, Glamour, 10 June 2026
Like the host kept asking him, where’s the proof of his lying accusations of fake elections for the past 10 years?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 June 2026
GLP-1s Aren’t a One-Size-Fits-All Solution Experts stress that the results should not be interpreted as proof that everyone with obesity and an autoimmune disease should take a GLP-1 medication.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 June 2026
These trousers are proof that structured styles don’t have to be uncomfortable.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for proof
Shani Cohen, Glamour, 10 June 2026
Like the host kept asking him, where’s the proof of his lying accusations of fake elections for the past 10 years?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 June 2026
GLP-1s Aren’t a One-Size-Fits-All Solution Experts stress that the results should not be interpreted as proof that everyone with obesity and an autoimmune disease should take a GLP-1 medication.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 June 2026
These trousers are proof that structured styles don’t have to be uncomfortable.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for proof
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proof
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After gathering digital evidence, conducting witness interviews and executing search warrants, investigators obtained and served an arrest warrant Tuesday for the Yuba City man, according to a department statement.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Manchester Police The Supreme Court affirmed Montgomery's convictions for assault, falsifying physical evidence, witness tampering, and abuse of a corpse.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Emotional testimony details shocking stabbing The trial, which began with jury selection on June 1, included emotional testimony from eye witnesses and graphic video footage of the chaotic event, CBS News reported.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Jurors returned their verdict after several days of testimony from dozens of witnesses, including students who saw the altercation, investigators who handled the case, medical experts, and character witnesses called by the defense.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The e-gates will use real-time biometric verification to match CLEAR+ members' face with their ID, allowing passengers to verify their identity in under five seconds and skip documentation checks at Transportation Security Administration podiums and proceed directly to physical screening.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Failure to submit any required tax documentation when requested may result in forfeiture of the Prize.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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“Proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proof. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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