as in evidences
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 proofs
Tao’s advance would eventually catch the eye of Rosenfeld, who was interested in proofs that use a computer to check many examples.
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Quanta Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Once more to the study, where my eye is caught by a pile of unfinished business; letters, proofs, notes, etc.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
In response, Viazovska expressed an interest in formalizing her proofs, largely out of curiosity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Mar. 2026
Such proofs can help people authenticate identities virtually, make online banking transactions, build blockchains, and more.
—Peter Hall, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
By reapproaching the foundational technology of zero-knowledge proofs at first principles, Pellegrino says that his company’s new blockchain can manage 2 million transactions per second at a fraction of a cent per transaction, whereas Solana’s previous max is 100,000.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Quanta Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Once more to the study, where my eye is caught by a pile of unfinished business; letters, proofs, notes, etc.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
In response, Viazovska expressed an interest in formalizing her proofs, largely out of curiosity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Mar. 2026
Such proofs can help people authenticate identities virtually, make online banking transactions, build blockchains, and more.
—Peter Hall, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
By reapproaching the foundational technology of zero-knowledge proofs at first principles, Pellegrino says that his company’s new blockchain can manage 2 million transactions per second at a fraction of a cent per transaction, whereas Solana’s previous max is 100,000.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proofs
Noun
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Often, the most heartbreaking testimonies come from the models themselves, who share accounts of humiliation and trauma that took place in front of millions watching and left them unable to work in the industry after due to the show’s stigma.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
8 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
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Jeffrey comes before the crowd toward the end of the show — wearing a white mask and a red hoodie — and asks audience members to give testimonials.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Glowing testimonials about home deliveries have also proliferated on social media.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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About 2 miles north on Central, though, stand more quiet monuments, testaments to Native American resistance and resilience.—
Rebecca 'Becca' Dyer,
AZCentral.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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One of the greatest testaments to the French Laundry’s influence has been the sheer number of alumni who have opened acclaimed restaurants of their own, from Grant Achatz’s Alinea to Corey Lee’s Benu to René Redzepi’s Noma.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Proofs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proofs. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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