proofs

noun

plural of proof
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 Impressive proofs-of-concept, however, fall short of the enterprise security, governance, and compliance requirements required for production deployment, which causes many AI projects to stagnate. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Using his past experience as his touchstone, today at age 59, Arnett makes Tennessee brown whiskey his way, distilling multiple products, proofs and flavors — one sure to hit the mark with his customers. — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026 All whiskeys were aged in #3 char barrels, with barrel entry proofs ranging between 110 and 120. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Axiom Math has used its autonomous, multi-agent system that turns mathematical statements into machine-checkable proofs to crack several unsolved mathematical problems and verify many more proofs this year. — Benjamin Skuse, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Aug. 2026 Given the focus on AI and LLMs these days, this is a massive development that potentially future-proofs your WordPress website. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 Funhouse Chaos Soon after Cohen shared his result, other mathematicians started using it to unlock new proofs about how waves behave in chaotic situations. — Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026 Displaying oil paintings, watercolors, studies, and multiple proofs alongside the full corpus of his etchings, the PMA show allows the viewer to discover the process of etching alongside Homer. — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2026 Sol Ultra with finding the core ideas behind their proofs and construction. — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proofs
  1. evidences
  2. testimonies
  3. testimonials
  4. testaments
Noun
  • Tome is also accused of intentionally deleting digital evidences, police said.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2026
  • What Frost’s claim evidences is that perennial American anxiety about speaking a tongue whose name isn’t shared with that of our nationality.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
Definition of evidences
Noun
  • The McMartin family and employees went to trial in June 1987, where prosecutors primarily used medical witnesses and testimonies from children.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The documentary is told through intimate testimonies from close family and friends, including Perry’s sister Mia Perry Bowick.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of testimonies
Noun
  • Kittredge wisely includes testimonials from many below-the-line crew who speak openly of pride in the movie’s ambitions but also how quickly damage control overcame everything.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Rubinger filled her website and social media accounts with testimonials from athletes praising her sports medicine practice.
    — Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of testimonials
Noun
  • After all the glowing testaments to his character, the apartment was startlingly nondescript.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Public’s strength and ambition today stand as direct testaments to his leadership and vision through storms and blue skies alike.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 July 2026
Definition of testaments

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“Proofs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proofs. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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