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
Customers agree that the curved brush lengthens and volumizes their lashes, while the formula is smudge-, flake-, clump-, and sweat-proof.
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
The resulting escalation from the White House is further proof of political intervention into the legally independent Fed, analysts and investors agree.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
To serve, pour the soup into individual oven-proof bowls or crocks.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
Let the proof be in the picture.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proof
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International election monitors said there was overwhelming evidence that Machado's party won the 2024 election against Maduro, but Maduro refused to relinquish power.—
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O’Hara told reporters Minneapolis police had secured the scene and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) are processing evidence.—
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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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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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“Proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proof. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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