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 in-person requirement for proof of citizenship would also eliminate many popular voter registration methods, such as mail registration, voter registration drives, online registration and automatic registration.
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Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
The legislation would mandate states to obtain proof of citizenship before registering a person to vote in a federal election or else face penalties, strengthen voter ID requirements for people voting and require states to share voter rolls, among other requirements.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
In Proof, Catherine (Edebiri), the brilliant but restless daughter of renowned mathematics professor Robert (Cheadle), is thrust into turmoil when a notebook containing a revelatory proof is discovered after his death.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Depending on one’s vantage point, crypto’s permeation of the establishment is either a betrayal of everything it was supposed to be, or proof that the experiment worked.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
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Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
The legislation would mandate states to obtain proof of citizenship before registering a person to vote in a federal election or else face penalties, strengthen voter ID requirements for people voting and require states to share voter rolls, among other requirements.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
In Proof, Catherine (Edebiri), the brilliant but restless daughter of renowned mathematics professor Robert (Cheadle), is thrust into turmoil when a notebook containing a revelatory proof is discovered after his death.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Depending on one’s vantage point, crypto’s permeation of the establishment is either a betrayal of everything it was supposed to be, or proof that the experiment worked.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proof
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Detectives conducted follow-up interviews and served multiple search warrants, which uncovered evidence that corroborated the allegations, leading to the case being submitted to the Placer County District Attorney's Office.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Defense lawyers for Høiby, who has no royal titles or official duties, said that there was no evidence to support the rape charges.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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The case included 13 days of testimony, during which her defense team did not call any witnesses.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The measure was prompted by testimony by Tyler Medina, a 15-year-old who asked the committee to allow twins to drive together during the first six months after a young driver receives a permit or license.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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Often requiring months if not years to gather evidence, secure documentation and prepare clients.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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If a new line of credit was opened, that often requires submitting more documentation, completing affidavits and following up until the lender updates its reporting to the credit bureaus.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proof. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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