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
Computer programs that check mathematical arguments, such as proofs, have existed for decades.
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Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
The route to durable faith in God often runs not through logical proofs or the sciences, but through awe, wonder, and an attunement to the beauty and poetry of the world, natural and otherwise.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Modern proofs are more elegant, sure.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 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
The proofs were verified by the mathematical community and deemed correct, leading to the Fields Medal recognition.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Mar. 2026
Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
The route to durable faith in God often runs not through logical proofs or the sciences, but through awe, wonder, and an attunement to the beauty and poetry of the world, natural and otherwise.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Modern proofs are more elegant, sure.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 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
The proofs were verified by the mathematical community and deemed correct, leading to the Fields Medal recognition.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proofs
Noun
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The jury hearing Konig’s case must ultimately decide how much weight to give to the conflicting testimonies, which are at the heart of the trial.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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During this special gathering, students had the opportunity to listen to personal testimonies, ask thoughtful questions, and engage in authentic dialogue that brought history to life in profound ways, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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YouTube is coming back to TV upfronts week with Trevor Noah serving as emcee of its 2026 Brandcast presentation for advertisers, along with a big group of YouTube creators including Dude Perfect and Alex Cooper providing testimonials about the power of the platform.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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There are some additional features such as appointment scheduling and customer referrals, testimonials, and feedback.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 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 10 Apr. 2026.
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