EVIDENCE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How is the word 'evidence' different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of evidence are demonstrate , evince , manifest , and show . While all these words mean "to reveal outwardly or make apparent," evidence suggests serving as proof of the actuality or existence of something. // a commitment evidenced by years of loyal service

Q: When can 'demonstrate' be used instead of 'evidence'?

While the synonyms demonstrate and evidence are close in meaning, demonstrate implies showing by action or by display of feeling. // demonstrated their approval by loud applause

Q: When is 'evince' a more appropriate choice than 'evidence'?

In some situations, the words evince and evidence are roughly equivalent. However, evince implies a showing by outward marks or signs. // evinced not the slightest fear

Q: When is it sensible to use 'manifest' instead of 'evidence'?

The words manifest and evidence are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, manifest implies a plainer, more immediate revelation. // manifested musical ability at an early age

Q: In what contexts can 'show' take the place of 'evidence'?

The words show and evidence can be used in similar contexts, but show is the general term but sometimes implies that what is revealed must be gained by inference from acts, looks, or words. // careful not to show his true feelings

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noun

ˈe-və-dən(t)s

Definition of evidence

as in proof

something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim do you have any evidence that this bike is yours?

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How is the word evidence different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of evidence are demonstrate, evince, manifest, and show. While all these words mean "to reveal outwardly or make apparent," evidence suggests serving as proof of the actuality or existence of something.

a commitment evidenced by years of loyal service

When can demonstrate be used instead of evidence?

While the synonyms demonstrate and evidence are close in meaning, demonstrate implies showing by action or by display of feeling.

demonstrated their approval by loud applause

When is evince a more appropriate choice than evidence?

In some situations, the words evince and evidence are roughly equivalent. However, evince implies a showing by outward marks or signs.

evinced not the slightest fear

When is it sensible to use manifest instead of evidence?

The words manifest and evidence are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, manifest implies a plainer, more immediate revelation.

manifested musical ability at an early age

In what contexts can show take the place of evidence?

The words show and evidence can be used in similar contexts, but show is the general term but sometimes implies that what is revealed must be gained by inference from acts, looks, or words.

careful not to show his true feelings

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Recent Examples of evidence

Noun

In addition to finding recording devices similar to the ones planted in OpenAI offices, the FBI allegedly found evidence that Alfozan had planted at least one other bug. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026 Those submissions can help investigators uncover new evidence, especially in cases that have remained unsolved for years. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Verb

Credibility isn’t about how widely a fact is distributed, as evidenced by the many times that false information goes viral. — Jennifer Best, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Prince William and Kate Middleton's youngest son Prince Louis is arguably the most entertaining of the future king and queen's three children—as evidenced by his annual appearance at Trooping the Colour. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for evidence

Recent Examples of Synonyms for evidence

Noun

The Fed’s wealth figures provide a financial backdrop to that shift, not proof of what caused it.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Nevertheless, watching a sports car flip upside down and land on cold-gas jets was proof enough that flying cars are moving out of science fiction and onto the runway.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of proof

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Between January and August, the United Nations documented more than 1,600 settler attacks causing injury or property damage.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Columnist Bill Plaschke wrote how a team with seemingly every advantage fell short, beat writer Maddie Lee documented what led to the demise, while columnist Bill Shaikin provided updates to several questions on the team’s future.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of document

Noun

Aaron replied, according to her later testimony, with $5 million.

— Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Standing between the jury and a verdict are scores of hours of conflicting testimony, bitter recriminations, and a vast trove of unfiltered texts exchanged by two brilliant scientists.

— Chris Serres — Boston Globe, STAT, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of testimony

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The same may not prove true of utility costs where many rate hikes remain pending and a tough winter could cause further spikes.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
And while some of the allegations were never proved, he was convicted of perjury and perverting the course of justice and sentenced to four years in jail.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of prove

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Some strategists, anticipating that the committee may raise flags, now try to get ahead of the process by submitting additional documentation, including filmmaker quotes and source materials, to explain why a film belongs in its intended category.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Importers should maintain documentation supporting their origin determinations, including relevant supplier information and manufacturing records.

— Shannon Hynds, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of documentation

Verb

The ban had been imposed by the central elections committee, a political body dominated by Netanyahu allies, on the basis that the parties supported armed struggle against Israel.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Oct. 2026
For a government overseeing a population dominated by mobile expats, that created a lot of uncertainty in terms of establishing an economic base that can support a welfare system and basic state infrastructure.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of support

Verb

The work is intended to help transfer specialized nuclear-submarine design knowledge, improve technical coordination and strengthen the industrial capabilities required to build and sustain advanced submarines over their operational lifetimes.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Expect winds to be sustained winds of 20-25mph with gusts of 30-40mph possible and humidity low overnight recoveries of 30-35% will drop to 15-20% through the morning.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of sustain

Verb

For decades, the United States favored an international order that forbade wars of conquest, upheld freedom of the seas, maintained a generally open global economy, and allowed populations to exercise democratic rights, even if autocracies remained.

— Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026
In a June ruling, the Supreme Court upheld states' authority to count mail-in ballots received after Election Day, provided they were cast on time and meet state deadlines.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

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