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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The video is likely to be used by both prosecutors and defense attorneys as evidence in Dugan's criminal case.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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The British narrative drama was an expose of the scandal that engulfed the nation’s Post Office system in the early aughts, and law enforcement’s ruthless pursuit of everyday people despite evidence of their innocence.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Katie Strang and Dan Robson have the details from Hart’s testimony.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Mia responded -- notably more animated and louder than her testimony on Thursday -- by acknowledging that the words were legitimate but insisting that the sentiment was not.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
30 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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It is intended to streamline the removal of individuals who are deemed inadmissible under specific grounds, primarily for lacking proper documentation or for using fraudulent means to enter the country.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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“Proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proof. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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