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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Recent Examples of evidence
Coalition, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Noem has said, without providing evidence, that Good was engaged in an act of domestic terrorism when she was shot.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Pharma organizations will likely require external service providers to evidence their advanced use of AI rather than refer vaguely to its potential.
—Aman Wasan, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for evidence
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Yet as lawmakers move to implement what voters already approved, false claims about fraud, untethered from evidence are resurfacing.
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Ugg Bea Mary Jane Slipper Mary Janes are not new to the scene, as is evidenced by celebrities like Anne Hathaway.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for evidence
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The executive order, issued in March, included new requirements that people provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote and a demand that all mail ballots be received by Election Day.—
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Euronews states applicants also need to show proof of health insurance that covers them in Bulgaria and is valid throughout the Schengen Zone.—
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On the property, there were 27 deceased dogs documented since August 1st alone, all in varying stages of decomposition.—
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Other volunteers were present and documented the encounter.—
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The Senate Education heard testimony on the bill, indicating lawmakers are serious about the proposal, but the committee has not yet taken a vote.—
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The former player also said some discrepancies in his testimony were a result of his diminished hearing.—
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But the Red Sox destroyed and ended their relationship with their only true power hitter and proven winner for a player who, though an undeniably excellent addition, was here for 117 total games.—
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She's proved it many times, including as last year's Golden Globes host.—
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Applicants should bring an MLGW bill in their name, a recent pay stub, a Social Security income statement or bank statement showing direct deposit, a valid Tennessee state ID or driver’s license to verify age and address, and any disability documentation, if applicable.—
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That kind of documentation—tracking symptoms, flares, fatigue and how lupus affects daily life—can help patients move the conversation beyond lab results and toward whether their current care is truly adequate.—
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Invest in fiction written by humans and so support human creativity, vocations, and organic economies?—
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The Football Association of Ireland passed the resolution, proposed by Irish club Bohemians, with more than 50% of its delegates supporting it.—
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Strategic training and long-term transition plans The timing of this contract aligns with broader Navy efforts to sustain and eventually transition the E-6B fleet to its next generation.—
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Police were called to the scene after a report of a 3-year-old boy who was believed to have sustained a gunshot wound.—
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Its boxy, bold look upholds Subaru’s safety-focused, outdoorsy image, with signature symmetrical all-wheel drive.—
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Last year, the court upheld a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for minors — a ruling with repercussions across the country.—
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“Evidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evidence. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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