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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
Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2025
May Improve Digestive Health Minimal evidence exists to support ACV’s use to reduce acid reflux symptoms.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Promoted by influencers including Bella Hadid and Hailey Baldwin, the event saw a great many problems involving accommodation, security and medical services, as well as food, as evidenced by a famous cheese sandwich.
—Peter White, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Indeed, the key problem with his public affidavit is that so much of the evidence for his allegations remains out of public view.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2025
May Improve Digestive Health Minimal evidence exists to support ACV’s use to reduce acid reflux symptoms.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
Offensively, Zubac has been efficient all season, as evidenced by his 62.8 field goal percentage, but he's been even better in recent weeks.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Promoted by influencers including Bella Hadid and Hailey Baldwin, the event saw a great many problems involving accommodation, security and medical services, as well as food, as evidenced by a famous cheese sandwich.
—Peter White, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evidence
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Legitimate buyers should be able to provide proof of funds, business acquisition history, and a clear intent to purchase.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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International students must meet several requirements to obtain an F-1 visa, including school admission, a U.S. embassy interview, and proof of financial support.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Over 30 years, the Bahamas research group had documented 26 different marine mammal species, according to Executive Director Diane Claridge.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Cheetah will document all oil received at the site.—
Phil Rockrohr,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
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Much of the testimony has revolved around Read’s actions in the days and hours surrounding O’Keefe’s death.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Hippler said that there is no precedent for striking the death penalty over media coverage, and that those concerns could be mitigated through the jury selection process and expert testimony.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Apr. 2025
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At minimum, you will be required to show documents proving your full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, two proofs of address and lawful status.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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But translating that into law proved much harder, especially in a divided, contentious Congress.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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The port's marine infrastructure is also being improved to support vessels with up to 5,500 passengers, including new mooring foundations, bollards, and fenders.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Taking a modular approach, Kim said more batteries could be added in the future to sustain specific components, enabling them to live on through the cold lunar night.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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More flexible funding from donors is required to sustain this important work.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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For example, Vampire Stack upholds his promise to Smoke about letting Sammie live out his life in peace.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2025
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During this same period, the dean of admissions for each program or school must sign a public statement after each admissions cycle certifying that these rules have been upheld.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Evidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evidence. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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