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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Meanwhile, Cawthorn’s fascination with German dictator Adolf Hitler was well-documented on his social media accounts, and his opponents tried to use that against him in the general election.
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Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Since the start of the 2020 season, his injury history is well-documented and now officially a point of concern.
—Mac Engel
september 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
His history of neck injuries is well-documented, but his new comments shed light on the full extent of the damage his body has endured.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
It’s been well-documented that this has been a transfer window when Tottenham Hotspur has failed to add targets that would boost the squad’s creativity.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Since the start of the 2020 season, his injury history is well-documented and now officially a point of concern.
—Mac Engel
september 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
His history of neck injuries is well-documented, but his new comments shed light on the full extent of the damage his body has endured.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
It’s been well-documented that this has been a transfer window when Tottenham Hotspur has failed to add targets that would boost the squad’s creativity.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Well-documented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-documented. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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