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
For consideration in the Best Picture category, films released from January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025, must have shown proof of submission for Producers Guild of America (PGA) mark certification or awards-only determination no later than September 10, 2025.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2025
For consideration in the best picture category, films released from Jan. 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025, must have shown proof of submission for the PGA mark or awards-only determination no later than Sept. 10, 2025.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2025
Films released from July 1 through Dec. 31 must have shown proof of submission to the PGA no later than Nov. 13.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025
Look at the last teams left standing in the FA Cup for proof of that.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2025
For consideration in the best picture category, films released from Jan. 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025, must have shown proof of submission for the PGA mark or awards-only determination no later than Sept. 10, 2025.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2025
Films released from July 1 through Dec. 31 must have shown proof of submission to the PGA no later than Nov. 13.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025
Look at the last teams left standing in the FA Cup for proof of that.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proof
Noun
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Abrego Garcia should return to the United States, and the government should present evidence of his gang affiliation in court.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2025
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There's no evidence of hundreds of thousands of people over 100 years old collecting benefits illegally.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Much of the testimony has revolved around Read’s actions in the days and hours surrounding O’Keefe’s death.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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According to testimony at his 2023 preliminary hearing, he was involved in a dispute with neighbors over his dog, King, and got mad at Penn when Penn picked up the animal.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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However, in recent weeks, there have been multiple reports of people without criminal convictions, and some with valid documentation, being detained for deportation.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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During the course of the case, Grossman requested a wide range of documentation, related to OSA records, the alleged victim’s mental health, her email communication with Taylor and her hospital records, according to court filings.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proof. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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