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 backdrop is proof that history, whether tragic or comic or something in between, can also be an aesthetic—and read as a metaphor.
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Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
As long as brave storytellers exist, stories remain acts of resistance and proof of survival, worth honoring and celebrating even centuries later.
—Time, 12 May 2026
How to Style This shoe trend pairs nicely with dress pants and a blazer — and Hawn serves as proof.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Thirty years earlier, Goldreich and Oren had established that such proofs are impossible.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 11 May 2026
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Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
As long as brave storytellers exist, stories remain acts of resistance and proof of survival, worth honoring and celebrating even centuries later.
—Time, 12 May 2026
How to Style This shoe trend pairs nicely with dress pants and a blazer — and Hawn serves as proof.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Thirty years earlier, Goldreich and Oren had established that such proofs are impossible.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for proof
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proof
Noun
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In a rare move, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond concluded that trial attorneys hid evidence that might have led to an acquittal.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Do not treat fear like evidence.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Although no evidence ever emerged proving Fuhrman planted the evidence, controversy surrounding his testimony devastated the prosecution’s case.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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During his testimony, Altman was asked about a number of people who have expressed concerns with his behavior over the years, including Anthropic co-founder Dario Amodei, a former OpenAI employee.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Although Alexis’ remains have not been recovered, the Dodge County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed there has been no official documentation of her death within the state, according to the outlet.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Healthcare documentation is notoriously burdensome, adding as much as 30% to total health spending in the United States and costing clinicians as much as a third of their time.—
Elizabeth MacBride,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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“Proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proof. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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