as in evidence
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 proof
Many studies have looked into whether dogs can actually understand us, but there is no definitive proof as of yet.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
In Seminole County, a hotbed of bear encounters several years ago, has seen a dramatic decrease in conflicts with bears since implementing such non-lethal measures as the use of bear proof trash cans.
—Grant Gelhardt, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Be prepared to give identification and proof of property ownership to deputies.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
Then there’s the more subtle proof: The whole book is a weighty question whose answer impacts disciplines like law, business, history and philosophy.
—Valorie Castellanos Clark, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
In Seminole County, a hotbed of bear encounters several years ago, has seen a dramatic decrease in conflicts with bears since implementing such non-lethal measures as the use of bear proof trash cans.
—Grant Gelhardt, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Be prepared to give identification and proof of property ownership to deputies.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
Then there’s the more subtle proof: The whole book is a weighty question whose answer impacts disciplines like law, business, history and philosophy.
—Valorie Castellanos Clark, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proof
Noun
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There is no evidence that that is happening in significant numbers, according to the Migration Policy Institute.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Among other reasons to dispute the claim, the council cited a lack of evidence from spy agencies about communication and monetary exchanges that would be expected if the gang and government were working together.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Ars Video Whether the Take It Down Act can survive a potential constitutional challenge or not, the 48-hour timeline may be deficient for other reasons, though, victim testimony suggests.—
Ashley Belanger – May 19,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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Their testimony is likely to highlight both the practical and political pressures confronting ICE personnel in the field.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Start with simple documentation that covers: How often the family or team meets Who reviews or approves decisions What the escalation path looks like when things get stuck This kind of alignment often takes the form of a short family charter.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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After returning home, Jarrett and colleagues combined their data with historical documentation and cultural knowledge.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
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“Proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proof. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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