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
If the answer is more than meaningless proofs, then your architecture is not resilient.
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Rohan Pinto,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
And humans verify whether those proofs are correct.
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Benjamin Skuse,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
The new bourbon, which comes out this weekend, is called Green River Distillery Select Toasted Double Oak, part of a new series that will highlight various proofs, finishes, and warehouse maturation sites.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
Going into the conference, Tao regarded Lean, software that allows mathematical proofs to be written and checked as computer code, as a complicated program that would take months to learn.
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Quanta Magazine,
8 June 2026
Oritain’s survey saw scientific traceability among the most trusted proofs—second only to government regulation.
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Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Rohan Pinto,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
And humans verify whether those proofs are correct.
—
Benjamin Skuse,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
The new bourbon, which comes out this weekend, is called Green River Distillery Select Toasted Double Oak, part of a new series that will highlight various proofs, finishes, and warehouse maturation sites.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
Going into the conference, Tao regarded Lean, software that allows mathematical proofs to be written and checked as computer code, as a complicated program that would take months to learn.
—
Quanta Magazine,
8 June 2026
Oritain’s survey saw scientific traceability among the most trusted proofs—second only to government regulation.
—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proofs
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This evidences deliberate indifference to foreseeable violence.
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Seeking eyewitness testimonies, Gordon’s team tracked down Toek Tik, whom the lawyer befriended and ultimately persuaded to talk on the record.
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On the other hand, voters could grant the council abilities to directly oversee city staff; subpoena records and testimonies with the backing of state law; and establish an independent office to provide third-party analysis of policies and the city’s finances.
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Social media is full of testimonials, but veterinarians and researchers tell a more complicated story about what this fungus can and cannot do.
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The case for regular sauna use as a longevity tool isn’t built on trends or testimonials.
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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 Rene Redzepi’s Noma.
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Today, there are few living testaments to that headcount.
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“Proofs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proofs. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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