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a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something
have your documents ready as you approach the border
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to show the existence or truth of by evidence
he tried in vain to document a link between ancient civilizations and extraterrestrials
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Recent Examples of documents
Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Mecklenburg County Attorney Tyrone Wade said the documents were denied because release would interfere with prosecuting criminal cases.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The process involved preparing documents showing proof of employment or family ties that signal an applicant isn’t likely to overstay their visa.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
His administration recently seized ballots and other documents from an election office in Georgia.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
While some funding exists to address problems, state documents show, there is not enough money to cover all the drinking water projects that need attention in Indiana.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
AcePDF Converter & Editor provides a comprehensive set of tools for managing PDF documents without requiring multiple apps.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
The documents are the first significant details released about the project.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2026
Shlafman was arrested Friday and accused of exploitation of an elderly person over $100,000 and unlawfully filing false documents, Broward court records show.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Ask for a review of the legal presence documents the DMV has on file.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Ricciardia documents his final journey with an acerbic sense of humor, punctuated by Benna’s stop-motion animation.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Hammond even documents the number of bathhouses in the city on a map posted to his newsletter because, to him, there are myriad ways to heat up and socialize.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
Destiny Littleton, former USC women’s basketball player now playing in Jerusalem, documents Iranian air strikes through social media videos capturing missiles and explosions overhead.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The quality of that notebook, combined with their teamwork and growth throughout the season, earned them the Think Award, which is presented to the team that most effectively documents their journey through the engineering design process, the news release stated.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
In the Mojave, Weston saw Joshua trees as majestic extraterrestrials; Connell documents a nameless stump decorated with sneakers.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
D4vd was on tour at the time the car was impounded, the court documents state.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
Improper use of artificial intelligence to write and research legal briefs has led to errors in four criminal cases in Nevada County, prosecutors admitted in court documents obtained by The Sacramento Bee.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Mecklenburg County Attorney Tyrone Wade said the documents were denied because release would interfere with prosecuting criminal cases.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The process involved preparing documents showing proof of employment or family ties that signal an applicant isn’t likely to overstay their visa.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
His administration recently seized ballots and other documents from an election office in Georgia.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
While some funding exists to address problems, state documents show, there is not enough money to cover all the drinking water projects that need attention in Indiana.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
AcePDF Converter & Editor provides a comprehensive set of tools for managing PDF documents without requiring multiple apps.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
The documents are the first significant details released about the project.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2026
Shlafman was arrested Friday and accused of exploitation of an elderly person over $100,000 and unlawfully filing false documents, Broward court records show.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
The report, published Monday, documents the discovery of several species including two micro-snails, two millipedes, the turquoise pit viper, a flying snake, and several geckos.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Ask for a review of the legal presence documents the DMV has on file.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Ricciardia documents his final journey with an acerbic sense of humor, punctuated by Benna’s stop-motion animation.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Hammond even documents the number of bathhouses in the city on a map posted to his newsletter because, to him, there are myriad ways to heat up and socialize.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
Destiny Littleton, former USC women’s basketball player now playing in Jerusalem, documents Iranian air strikes through social media videos capturing missiles and explosions overhead.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The quality of that notebook, combined with their teamwork and growth throughout the season, earned them the Think Award, which is presented to the team that most effectively documents their journey through the engineering design process, the news release stated.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
In the Mojave, Weston saw Joshua trees as majestic extraterrestrials; Connell documents a nameless stump decorated with sneakers.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
D4vd was on tour at the time the car was impounded, the court documents state.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for documents
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As technology has evolved, car shows have also become a stage to debut and promote emerging forms of transportation.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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After the entry of a preliminary approval order, notice and settlement forms will be mailed to class members within 10 days.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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At the time of writing, the processing time for citizenship certificates from the US is 10 months, with about 50,900 people currently waiting for a decision, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Vessel has previously said that zoning approvals shouldn’t hinge on building and fire code matters, which can be addressed when building permits and certificates of occupancy are sought.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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Morrone proves herself quite an adept horror heroine, keeping Rachel grounded in a likable and earthy relatability even as her mental state spirals in direct proportion to the escalating terror around her.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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These films and television shows have become rarer and rarer in the last two decades yet those audiences haven’t disappeared, as the BookTok phenomenon proves.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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No folder of papers could be left blank.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
30 Mar. 2026
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In 1916-17, de Sitter published three papers exploring relativity’s possibilities.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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On top of that, many reputable retailers can provide certifications by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), proving their trustworthiness.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2026
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The use of emergency certifications, shortened timelines, and limits on testimony all move us further away from the open and transparent government our residents deserve.—
State Sen. Tony Hwang,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
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The ordinance establishes June 2 as the hearing date for the City Council to decide whether to approve the assessment fee increase.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The agreement also establishes a $1 million family care benefit fund and professional development fund of at least $2,500 per year for each faculty member.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Their willingness to adapt demonstrates forward-thinking leadership from BORA.—
Ian Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Simpson’s paradox demonstrates how counterintuitive statistics can be This article is from Proof Positive, our friendly newsletter that explores the joys and peculiarities of math.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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