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
So to evaluate the system outside the laboratory, the xEnergy team carried out several proof-of-concept (PoC) projects with industrial partners.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
Your retailer, Michael Kors, is hiding behind a questionable proof-of-delivery photo and appears to be ignoring UPS’s own investigation results.
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Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
Some detainees at Camp East Montana who showed signs of potential self-harm were placed in isolation rooms that were not suicide-proof.
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Perla Trevizo,
ProPublica,
3 July 2026
Why the Science Still Lags the Marketing Adoption is running ahead of proof.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for proof
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
Your retailer, Michael Kors, is hiding behind a questionable proof-of-delivery photo and appears to be ignoring UPS’s own investigation results.
—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
Some detainees at Camp East Montana who showed signs of potential self-harm were placed in isolation rooms that were not suicide-proof.
—
Perla Trevizo,
ProPublica,
3 July 2026
Why the Science Still Lags the Marketing Adoption is running ahead of proof.
—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 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 7 Jul. 2026.
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