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noun

ˈe-və-dən(t)s How to pronounce evidence (audio)
Definition of evidencenext
as in proof
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim do you have any evidence that this bike is yours?

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evidence

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verb

as in to document

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How is the word evidence different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of evidence are demonstrate, evince, manifest, and show. While all these words mean "to reveal outwardly or make apparent," evidence suggests serving as proof of the actuality or existence of something.

a commitment evidenced by years of loyal service

When can demonstrate be used instead of evidence?

While the synonyms demonstrate and evidence are close in meaning, demonstrate implies showing by action or by display of feeling.

demonstrated their approval by loud applause

When is evince a more appropriate choice than evidence?

In some situations, the words evince and evidence are roughly equivalent. However, evince implies a showing by outward marks or signs.

evinced not the slightest fear

When is it sensible to use manifest instead of evidence?

The words manifest and evidence are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, manifest implies a plainer, more immediate revelation.

manifested musical ability at an early age

In what contexts can show take the place of evidence?

The words show and evidence can be used in similar contexts, but show is the general term but sometimes implies that what is revealed must be gained by inference from acts, looks, or words.

careful not to show his true feelings

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of evidence
Noun
There’s also evidence that the ship’s engineers left the boilers on, shoveling coal into the furnaces to keep electricity running. —Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025 Musk has sought, without publicly producing evidence, to portray USAID and other programs cut this year as emblematic of fraud and waste in the federal government. —Graham Kates, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
The production turns away from both queerness and masculinity, as evidenced in the casting of Snook. —Christian Lewis, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025 For more than a decade, Rose refused to evidence the same. —Dan Freedman, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for evidence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evidence
  1. proof
  2. document
  3. testimony
  4. prove
  5. documentation
  6. support
  7. sustain
  8. uphold
Noun
  • Kennedy argued that now there are better ways to monitor it, which may be used as proof for future Medicare or Medicaid coverage.
    — Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Despite high trade deficits, the U.S. economy is strong Trump and his advisers point to America’s lopsided trade numbers—year after year of huge deficits—as proof of foreigners’ perfidy.
    — Time, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of proof
Verb
  • The damage the Trump administration has done to science in a few short months is both well documented and incalculable, but in recent days that assault has taken an alarming twist.
    — Brian Barrett, Wired News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Michael Palin, who documented the original concert in his diary, also appears.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of document
Noun
  • Prosecutors noted that some relatives will be on the witness list, and as such, shouldn't be allowed to observe testimony in the case prior to taking the stand themselves.
    — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • So the analysis confirmed the testimony of naval architect Edward Wilding—who helped design Titanic—as to how a ship touted as unsinkable could have met such a fate.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of testimony
Verb
  • Jarred Kelenic, picked up in trade from the Seattle Mariners in the 2023-2024 offseason, has proven to be a liability as well, starting the season with an anemic slash line of .146./.239/.244.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The first three days of the season took care of such foolish rookie thoughts and proved to be a humbling, but learning, experience.
    — Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of prove
Noun
  • However, in recent weeks, there have been multiple reports of people without criminal convictions, and some with valid documentation, being detained for deportation.
    — Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
  • During the course of the case, Grossman requested a wide range of documentation, related to OSA records, the alleged victim’s mental health, her email communication with Taylor and her hospital records, according to court filings.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
Definition of documentation
Verb
  • Survivors and community members at Florida State University came together to grieve and support each other at a vigil that drew thousands after two people were killed and more were injured in an April 17 campus shooting.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
  • This helps centers maximize resource recovery and supports the transition to a circular economy.
    — Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Definition of support
Verb
  • While no structures were damaged in the fire, firefighters sustained minor injuries.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
  • One child who had sustained a head injury before the strikes took place died in the evacuation, the religious authority said.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of sustain
Verb
  • Jena, Louisiana — An immigration judge in Louisiana on Friday allowed the Trump administration to move forward with its effort to deport Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil, upholding one of the deportation grounds cited by the government.
    — Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • In February 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit largely upheld Judge Failla’s decision, affirming the dismissal of the federal claims.
    — Andrea Tinianow, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of uphold

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