as in evidences
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 proofs
Then there was the day in 1990 one of our researchers discovered at Yale’s Beinecke Library a set of page proofs of Richard Wright’s novel Native Son.
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Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
But a number of brands have been releasing stronger tequilas that are bottled at much higher proofs, and the latest to join this growing category is Patrón.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
The Zcash blockchain can do this thanks to a technology known as zero-knowledge proofs that allows a user to verify a transaction is true without seeing identifying details.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Currently, formalizing mathematical proofs in this way is a time-consuming, intricate process that itself takes substantial mathematical knowledge and is a bit of a craft.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
But could these proofs be formalized and verified by a computer?
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
The route to durable faith in God often runs not through logical proofs or the sciences, but through awe, wonder, and an attunement to the beauty and poetry of the world, natural and otherwise.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
But a number of brands have been releasing stronger tequilas that are bottled at much higher proofs, and the latest to join this growing category is Patrón.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
The Zcash blockchain can do this thanks to a technology known as zero-knowledge proofs that allows a user to verify a transaction is true without seeing identifying details.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Currently, formalizing mathematical proofs in this way is a time-consuming, intricate process that itself takes substantial mathematical knowledge and is a bit of a craft.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
But could these proofs be formalized and verified by a computer?
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
The route to durable faith in God often runs not through logical proofs or the sciences, but through awe, wonder, and an attunement to the beauty and poetry of the world, natural and otherwise.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proofs
Noun
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This evidences deliberate indifference to foreseeable violence.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Earlier in the month, the courts heard the horrific and emotional testimonies of camp counselors of that night as part of the lawsuit.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The dueling testimonies of Altman and Musk are expected to open a window into some of the thinking that helped trigger the AI race, as well as the unraveling of their friendship.—
Michael Liedtke,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That, among countless other stats, clips and testimonials, is how good Pavia was leading Clark Lea’s team and running Tim Beck’s offense.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Through poignant testimonials from schoolchildren and sharp social commentary, the film critiques the capitalist exploitation of this crisis and the failure of political responses.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Today, there are few living testaments to that headcount.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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About 2 miles north on Central, though, stand more quiet monuments, testaments to Native American resistance and resilience.—
Rebecca 'Becca' Dyer,
AZCentral.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Proofs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proofs. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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