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
Speaking to Venezolana de Televisión (VTV), Saab reiterated demands for proofs of life of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
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Keir Simmons, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
Such irrationality proofs have been rare — and at times, according to longtime Quanta contributor Erica Klarreich, dramatic.
—Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
For Kang, the work in youth sports achieves a social mission and future-proofs her own clubs and sport for the decades ahead.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2025
Hermes made a photograph there, showing a young man leaning in concentration over some proofs, a red pen pressed to his curls of red hair.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2025
The magazine was full of lovable weirdos who knew inordinate amounts about cuneiform or animal husbandry and were prone to causing collisions in the hallway because their faces were buried in paper proofs.
—Ismail Ibrahim, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Within 30 days, registrations would be required, proofs of freedom demanded, and Black residents lacking two white sponsors willing to post the $500 bond would be banished.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The team validated their approach by combining computer simulations, mathematical proofs, and physical experiments.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
And not necessarily the way the math department would teach them with the proofs.
—Laura Isensee, Scientific American, 25 Sep. 2025
Keir Simmons, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
Such irrationality proofs have been rare — and at times, according to longtime Quanta contributor Erica Klarreich, dramatic.
—Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
For Kang, the work in youth sports achieves a social mission and future-proofs her own clubs and sport for the decades ahead.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2025
Hermes made a photograph there, showing a young man leaning in concentration over some proofs, a red pen pressed to his curls of red hair.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2025
The magazine was full of lovable weirdos who knew inordinate amounts about cuneiform or animal husbandry and were prone to causing collisions in the hallway because their faces were buried in paper proofs.
—Ismail Ibrahim, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Within 30 days, registrations would be required, proofs of freedom demanded, and Black residents lacking two white sponsors willing to post the $500 bond would be banished.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The team validated their approach by combining computer simulations, mathematical proofs, and physical experiments.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
And not necessarily the way the math department would teach them with the proofs.
—Laura Isensee, Scientific American, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proofs
Noun
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There are scientific and sound studies to back up OneSkin’s Peptide Age Reversal Moisturizer’s claims, but shopper testimonies, too—between the brand’s website and Amazon, this has 5,000 five-star ratings.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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The complaint, filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, includes testimonies from four current federal workers at the State Department, Health and Human Services and the Postal Service who would be directly affected by the elimination of coverage.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Jan. 2026
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The event included a procession, prayers, libations, community testimonials and site consecration Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Atlanta.—
Alia Pharr,
AJC.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Archival footage and personal recollections are blended in the movie, alongside testimonials from the closest people to him.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
29 Dec. 2025
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Hind’s voice — fragments of which spread online and were later verified and analyzed by outlets including The Washington Post, Sky News and Forensic Architecture — became one of the most haunting and emblematic testaments of the war in Gaza.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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Her portraits of Michelle Obama and Breonna Taylor are two of the most important artworks created in the 21st century, testaments to Black excellence and the epidemic of police violence.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Proofs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proofs. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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