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
The media often cast these high-profile deaths as proof that rap music was inseparable from street violence, and the moral panic around hip-hop’s influence on young listeners only intensified.
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Jabari M. Evans,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
That judge later barred the Secretary of Defense from requiring documentary proof of citizenship when military personnel register to vote or request ballots.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Parents don’t have to gather any proof of citizenship documents or mail any records to get a child a Social Security number, which is required for a baby to officially be enrolled in food benefits, health insurance and other support services.
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Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Our story is proof that placemaking is about much more than buildings.
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Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Jabari M. Evans,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
That judge later barred the Secretary of Defense from requiring documentary proof of citizenship when military personnel register to vote or request ballots.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Parents don’t have to gather any proof of citizenship documents or mail any records to get a child a Social Security number, which is required for a baby to officially be enrolled in food benefits, health insurance and other support services.
—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Our story is proof that placemaking is about much more than buildings.
—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for proof
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proof
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Investigators later conducted a second search warrant operation on June 23 that included excavating portions of the property for evidence of dogs buried in mass graves.
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This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
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The justices also were concerned that days of testimony at the murder trial centered around how Murdaugh stole from clients, many of them in dire straits.
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The justices were also concerned there had been too much testimony around how Murdaugh stole from clients, many of them in dire straits.
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Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation.
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Be prepared with all of the documents above, plus any other documentation the lender may request.
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“Proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proof. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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