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as in certificates
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
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
And with the expansion, Our Lady wants to increase capacity from 262 people to 450, according to the church’s town hall documents from February.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of pages of emails, texts, call logs and documents submitted as evidence will shed an inside view of the case, both before and after Musk left the company – communications that, in many instances, take a far different view in private than public social-media declarations.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Settlements typically require plaintiffs to sign confidentiality agreements, and corporate documents obtained through discovery have to be returned to State Farm or destroyed.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
The man, who was not identified in court documents, had been working at Philadelphia's Navy Yard in 2018 and was convicted and sentenced to prison following the tip, the group said.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Officials say the ring targeted vulnerable residents by forging documents, stealing personal information about the real owners and arranging the sales of the properties.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Inside were nearly 1,000 documents — letters, fragile airmail pages, official papers written in German, French and Dutch.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
According to court documents obtained by People, both Kidman and Urban agreed during the divorce that their daughters will live with Kidman at their primary residence 306 days out of the year.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2026
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Reader Sheila Haennicke wrote that the Route History Museum in Springfield, Illinois, which documents the Black experience on Route 66, is a favorite stop.
—E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Abugharbie also had numerous lacerations on his body, including his left and right legs, the court documents state.
—Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The new study documents ways that research has fallen short, but some outside experts said there are further areas that could be analyzed.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
Jeffrey documents his travels on his Instagram account, MLB Mascot King.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The home, newly staged for sale by Francesca Grace, is featured in the 2012 book Houses of the Sundown Sea, which documents the late architect’s vision through plans, drawings, and photographs.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Kardashian documents the routine on Poosh, tying it to gut health and digestion.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Through a detailed examination of footage posted by Israeli soldiers themselves, the film documents potential war crimes, including civilian casualties, torture, and destruction of infrastructure, delivering unprecedented accountability and real-time evidence.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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The documents go on to say that after Dukes was arrested and placed into a Chicago youth facility at 15 years old, he was signed to Warner Records.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
And with the expansion, Our Lady wants to increase capacity from 262 people to 450, according to the church’s town hall documents from February.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of pages of emails, texts, call logs and documents submitted as evidence will shed an inside view of the case, both before and after Musk left the company – communications that, in many instances, take a far different view in private than public social-media declarations.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Settlements typically require plaintiffs to sign confidentiality agreements, and corporate documents obtained through discovery have to be returned to State Farm or destroyed.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
The man, who was not identified in court documents, had been working at Philadelphia's Navy Yard in 2018 and was convicted and sentenced to prison following the tip, the group said.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Officials say the ring targeted vulnerable residents by forging documents, stealing personal information about the real owners and arranging the sales of the properties.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Inside were nearly 1,000 documents — letters, fragile airmail pages, official papers written in German, French and Dutch.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
According to court documents obtained by People, both Kidman and Urban agreed during the divorce that their daughters will live with Kidman at their primary residence 306 days out of the year.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Haiti documents The defense has maintained that Moïse was killed by his own presidential guards and has said the Colombians, along with Solages and a co-conspirator, Joseph Vincent, who has pleaded guilty, were accompanying Haitian police to execute a lawful warrant.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Reader Sheila Haennicke wrote that the Route History Museum in Springfield, Illinois, which documents the Black experience on Route 66, is a favorite stop.
—E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Abugharbie also had numerous lacerations on his body, including his left and right legs, the court documents state.
—Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The new study documents ways that research has fallen short, but some outside experts said there are further areas that could be analyzed.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
Jeffrey documents his travels on his Instagram account, MLB Mascot King.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The home, newly staged for sale by Francesca Grace, is featured in the 2012 book Houses of the Sundown Sea, which documents the late architect’s vision through plans, drawings, and photographs.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Kardashian documents the routine on Poosh, tying it to gut health and digestion.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Through a detailed examination of footage posted by Israeli soldiers themselves, the film documents potential war crimes, including civilian casualties, torture, and destruction of infrastructure, delivering unprecedented accountability and real-time evidence.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for documents
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Vatkin is represented by works in his signature style, where thick, layered brushstrokes, fragmented forms and a vivid use of color create a sense of motion and instability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Unlike most forms of hantavirus, which spread from rodents to humans, Andes is the only strain that is able to transmit from person to person, heightening fears about how outbreaks could unfold under the right conditions.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Idaho Power submitted an application seeking certificates of public necessity to build the plants, according to a news release from the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.—
Angela Palermo
May 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2026
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There is also a limit of five personal pan pizza certificates per family, per month.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Maybe a rookie proves worthy this summer.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Margot Robbie showing up to the Met Gala afterparty in jeans proves that even A-list celebrities can’t resist changing into their comfies after a fancy event.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Also among those whose cases Yost wants dismissed, according to court papers, is Leo DiSabato’s, a former OSU wrestler and older brother of whistleblower Mike DiSabato.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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The suspect, identified in court papers only as RH, was arrested and charged with manslaughter and unlawful possession of a weapon.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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Here are four of the nine certifications listed in the guide that are frequently cited as being important.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 May 2026
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Members of the panel recommended the officers’ certifications be suspended or revoked outright.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The county board establishes goals and priorities every year on which the superintendent is evaluated.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The system establishes operational standards through its three main functions that develop incentives while tracking performance and ensuring projects meet actual environmental requirements.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Trump has argued that last weekend’s shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner demonstrates why the ballroom is needed to hold safe, secure events for the president and other officials.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The initiative not only strengthens Australia’s defence posture but also demonstrates the growing importance of advanced land systems in addressing the security challenges of the future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Documents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documents. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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