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
The latest proof is a barely example, spotted by CarScoops, that failed to meet reserve on Bring a Trailer last week.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2026
Consider this proof that the smallest details can make the biggest impact.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
The numbers matter, but getting to play in front of the Barclays crowd as part of Unrivaled was the most tangible proof for Stewart that the league is building something with real potential for longevity.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
This, this is proof that there is something happening in Texas.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2026
Consider this proof that the smallest details can make the biggest impact.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
The numbers matter, but getting to play in front of the Barclays crowd as part of Unrivaled was the most tangible proof for Stewart that the league is building something with real potential for longevity.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
This, this is proof that there is something happening in Texas.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proof
Noun
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Then last year came the discovery of Rancho Izaguirre, just 45 minutes down the highway, where bone fragments, clothing and other evidence indicated the cartel had been disposing of bodies.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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But court records and evidence presented during the preliminary hearing this week indicated that his then-wife and the roommates were also involved in the boy’s killing.—
Alex Brizee
March 5,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Michael’s remains were not found, despite cadaver dogs from different agencies alerting law enforcement to the scent of human remains on the property, according to witness testimony.—
Alex Brizee
March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Cluntons sat for hours last week for separate closed-door testimonies after the committee threatened them with contempt charges.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Democrats have called it an overly restrictive bill that would disenfranchise millions of people who lack documentation like a passport or birth certificate.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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The court had also ordered the federal government to provide documentation of the return of the property.—
Gary Grumbach,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proof. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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