evidence

[ev-i-duhns] / ˈɛv ɪ dəns /

NOUN

proof

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clue confirmation data deposition documentation indication information sign testimony witness

STRONG

affirmation attestation averment clincher corroboration cue declaration demonstration dope goods gospel grabber grounds index info manifestation mark substantiation symptom testament testimonial token

WEAK

cincher indicia significant smoking gun

Antonyms

STRONG

concealment denial hiding

WEAK

contradiction disproof heresay refutation

VERB

prove

Synonyms

STRONGEST

demonstrate evince illustrate indicate manifest signify testify to

STRONG

attest bespeak betoken confirm connote denote designate display exhibit expose mark proclaim reveal show witness

WEAK

ostend

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal hide obscure

STRONG

cover deny veto

WEAK

contradict disprove refute

Example Sentences

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Speakers offered anecdotal evidence from their own and others’ practices.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The judge added the video recorded by Marl-Brock was a "truly shocking piece of evidence".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

While there’s no evidence of cheating, many fans have drawn comparisons to the “Vanderpump Rules” Scandoval controversy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

For the Federal Reserve, the latest data offer some breathing room: It provides evidence that the labor market isn’t collapsing after February’s shocking decline of 133,000 jobs.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

By 2006, not one had been spotted—nor was there any evidence of their existence.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh

evidence

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