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
Now at 74 days post-transplant, Looney holds the record for the longest-living recipient of a pig organ and is the best proof yet that pig organs could be a viable source for donor organs.
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Nadia Kounang, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
Contract work or consulting in your new field gives you proof points to talk about in networking meetings and job interviews.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2025
And in order to tell the world, Marthe needs proof.
—Lorena Galliot, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2025
Drop some proof Conclude your response with some evidence or context.
—Jessica Chen, Contributor, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2025
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Nadia Kounang, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
Contract work or consulting in your new field gives you proof points to talk about in networking meetings and job interviews.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2025
And in order to tell the world, Marthe needs proof.
—Lorena Galliot, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2025
Drop some proof Conclude your response with some evidence or context.
—Jessica Chen, Contributor, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for proof
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proof
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Lee acknowledges that there was no evidence that proved that anyone else was involved, but notes that the bar for prosecution is high.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2025
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Related article Latest radar evidence suggests Black Hawk in DC disaster was flying too high, but NTSB wants more proof The cockpit voice recorder of the American Airlines regional jet had sustained water intrusion, the NTSB previously reported.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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Lawmakers heard testimony on a bill Monday, recommended by state Attorney General William Tong, which seeks to restrict the use of certain algorithms by social media companies without parental consent.—
James Watson,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2025
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Editor's Note: This story has been updated with details from Powell's testimony.—
Courtenay Brown,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, employers may overlook state-specific requirements or additional documentation that could be necessary for the FICA tip credit claim.—
Jessica Ledingham, J.D.,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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By streamlining access to essential knowledge and simplifying documentation processes, its flagship products, Bolo AI Answer and Bolo AI Writes, unlock new levels of efficiency, allowing teams to focus on solving complex challenges and driving operational excellence. Music.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Proof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proof. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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