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
An October 2024 poll from Gallup found that 83% of Americans back a policy to require people who are registering to vote for the first time to provide proof of citizenship.
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Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
These compact detergent packs from SinkSuds are TSA-friendly, spill-proof, and take up almost no space in your bag.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Even the conservative libertarian Cato Institute has weighed in against proof of citizenship laws.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Read ahead for all the proof of why Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are true friendship goals.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
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Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
These compact detergent packs from SinkSuds are TSA-friendly, spill-proof, and take up almost no space in your bag.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Even the conservative libertarian Cato Institute has weighed in against proof of citizenship laws.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Read ahead for all the proof of why Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are true friendship goals.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proof
Noun
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Wall Street wants to see evidence that these enormous expenditures will result in actual profits.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cayenne Initial evidence suggests that combining turmeric with cayenne pepper may yield even stronger anti-inflammatory benefits.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Maxwell could also hope to use her potential testimony before Congress as leverage going forward.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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In some of the depositions, State Farm attorneys attempted to discredit their testimony.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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In addition, Maison Margiela plans to share all its folders related to the events via Dropbox, letting anyone in the world sift through detailed digital files, from the call-time for models at the Shanghai fashion show to the documentation about what’s being shipped to China for the various events.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Zaafran declined to comment on Cox’s case specifically but said that his understanding was there was not enough documentation.—
Cassandra Jaramillo,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proof. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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