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
Number six: Produce airtight proofs of the laws of physics.
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Leila Sloman, Wired News, 3 Aug. 2025
Over 15 million votes have already been cast by fans across partner teams—proof that this is not speculative hype but a mainstream trend.
—Julian La Picque, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Separately, Burke said there is a growing popularity with e-motorcycles, which require the rider to have a driver’s license, proof of insurance, and state registration.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
But Taylor and Wiles’ proof revealed that every elliptic curve corresponds to a specific modular form.
—Joseph Howlett, Wired News, 27 July 2025
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Leila Sloman, Wired News, 3 Aug. 2025
Over 15 million votes have already been cast by fans across partner teams—proof that this is not speculative hype but a mainstream trend.
—Julian La Picque, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Separately, Burke said there is a growing popularity with e-motorcycles, which require the rider to have a driver’s license, proof of insurance, and state registration.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
But Taylor and Wiles’ proof revealed that every elliptic curve corresponds to a specific modular form.
—Joseph Howlett, Wired News, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proof
Noun
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Now, the couple is charged with criminal homicide, child neglect and evidence tampering, police said.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
13 Aug. 2025
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Eastbound lanes of Highway 84 were shut down from about 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. while CHP investigators searched for evidence.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Prosecutors asked the court to release not only transcripts of testimony by two law enforcement witnesses, but also exhibits such as photos, videos, and documents.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The Justice Department asked two New York judges to unseal grand jury exhibits related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, an expansion of its earlier ask to make five days of grand jury testimony public.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In addition to people living in the country without legal status, immigrants with valid documentation, including green cards and visas, have also been detained.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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No credible financial documentation has been released to show that demolition unlocks more capital.—
Layla Law-Gisiko,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proof. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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