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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
Alan J. Kuperman, Scientific American, 30 July 2025
Moving to Texas will put you on a collision course with climate change’s dangers, as evidenced by the millions of Texans left without power in the freezing winter during the deadly 2021 energy grid crisis due to a lack of regulatory oversight.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 1 Aug. 2025
To date, she is believed to have been abducted, but extensive investigations have failed to uncover any concrete evidence as to what happened or where her remains could be.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
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Noun
These past failures are evidenced by the fact that of the more than 30 countries with nuclear energy today, including many which previously attempted or considered recycling plutonium, only one (France) still does so on a substantial scale—at considerable financial loss.
—Alan J. Kuperman, Scientific American, 30 July 2025
Moving to Texas will put you on a collision course with climate change’s dangers, as evidenced by the millions of Texans left without power in the freezing winter during the deadly 2021 energy grid crisis due to a lack of regulatory oversight.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Verb
Republican lawmakers and state attorneys general have challenged the basis of those recommendations, arguing that the evidence used to support them is insubstantial.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 1 Aug. 2025
To date, she is believed to have been abducted, but extensive investigations have failed to uncover any concrete evidence as to what happened or where her remains could be.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evidence
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Over 15 million votes have already been cast by fans across partner teams—proof that this is not speculative hype but a mainstream trend.—
Julian La Picque,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Separately, Burke said there is a growing popularity with e-motorcycles, which require the rider to have a driver’s license, proof of insurance, and state registration.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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But the family has brought delight to viewers across the area, as local photographers have documented the growth of both the gosling and the colt.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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The contents are documented, and the data is sent to program coordinators.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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The department confirmed that neither grand jury received live testimony from Epstein’s victims or any alleged co-conspirators.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
30 July 2025
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See Maxwell’s conditions for a congressional testimony.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Each year, more South Korean acts prove to be lineup highlights.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
3 Aug. 2025
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But the lie is in linking environmental deregulation and sluggish economic growth, a linkage proven wrong in recent decades, especially in Connecticut.—
Dr. Mark A. Boyer,
Hartford Courant,
3 Aug. 2025
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As reported in Harvard Business Review, U.S. physicians spend 34% to 55% of their workday on documentation and EHR reviews—cutting into face time with patients and weakening the patient-provider relationship.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Mesa’s Parks and Recreation Department’s overtime authorization process requires direct supervisor approval and documentation of justification, according to the city.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Most people need much more protein to support overall health.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
24 July 2025
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May she be sustained by God's wisdom, compassion, and grace at this pivotal moment for the Church in Wales.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Police found shell casings on the street in front of the house, and evidence found two homes sustained bullet strikes, documents said.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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But in a 28-page ruling issued Tuesday, Judge Derek Sweeting upheld the lower court’s decision ordering his extradition to stand trial.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
29 July 2025
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It was upheld in several legal challenges and underpinned subsequent greenhouse gas regulations.—
Valerie Volcovici,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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“Evidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evidence. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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