well-documented
adjective
—used to describe something that is known about or known to be true because there are many documents that describe it, prove it, etc.
a well-documented fact
That part of her life is not well-documented.
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The history of Miami’s slow crawl up the standings, then its leapfrogging past the Irish for the last spot, has been well-documented.
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Eddie Pells, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
The 49ers’ defensive woes are well-documented.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Texas' offensive line struggles this fall have been well-documented.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 29 Dec. 2025
Their recovery methods weren’t as well-documented; still, some pieces remain traceable.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 29 Dec. 2025
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Eddie Pells, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
The 49ers’ defensive woes are well-documented.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Texas' offensive line struggles this fall have been well-documented.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 29 Dec. 2025
Their recovery methods weren’t as well-documented; still, some pieces remain traceable.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Well-documented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-documented. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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