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
In the bodycam footage released by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, McNeil is seen refusing to hand over his license, registration and proof of insurance.
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Michael Dorgan , Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2025
In the 206 cases in which drivers were charged with handheld cellphone use, the most common other charges were careless driving, lane-use violation, driving under the influence, failure to display proof of insurance, and driving without a valid license, the judicial department’s data shows.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 25 July 2025
Being in the documents isn’t proof of any wrongdoing.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
The proof of the plan was in the pudding: residential schools had children work in fields, in laundry rooms, picking apples, building churches, baking bread and digging graves.
—Tanya Talaga
july 24, Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
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Michael Dorgan , Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2025
In the 206 cases in which drivers were charged with handheld cellphone use, the most common other charges were careless driving, lane-use violation, driving under the influence, failure to display proof of insurance, and driving without a valid license, the judicial department’s data shows.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 25 July 2025
Being in the documents isn’t proof of any wrongdoing.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
The proof of the plan was in the pudding: residential schools had children work in fields, in laundry rooms, picking apples, building churches, baking bread and digging graves.
—Tanya Talaga
july 24, Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for proof
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proof
Noun
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To date, she is believed to have been abducted, but extensive investigations have failed to uncover any concrete evidence as to what happened or where her remains could be.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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The one thing that prompted me to investigate further, however, was the evidence.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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The department confirmed that neither grand jury received live testimony from Epstein’s victims or any alleged co-conspirators.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
30 July 2025
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See Maxwell’s conditions for a congressional testimony.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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As reported in Harvard Business Review, U.S. physicians spend 34% to 55% of their workday on documentation and EHR reviews—cutting into face time with patients and weakening the patient-provider relationship.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Mesa’s Parks and Recreation Department’s overtime authorization process requires direct supervisor approval and documentation of justification, according to the city.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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“Proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proof. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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