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as in certificate
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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as in to prove
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 document
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Wishnick in court documents, approached Geri from outside his tent.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Loyal fans may know that Mo’Nique began documenting her weight-loss transformation as far back as 2013 and has come a long way.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Business travelers will appreciate the easy-access front compartment, which features a padded laptop sleeve and pockets to keep your passport and other travel documents in easy reach.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Wishnick in court documents, approached Geri from outside his tent.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
The blonde was the work of Chris Appleton, daughter Kim's go-to stylist, and the two documented the reveal on Instagram.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Loyal fans may know that Mo’Nique began documenting her weight-loss transformation as far back as 2013 and has come a long way.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for document
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As the country achieved independence from British rule, artists debated what new forms of nationhood, identity and art could look like.—
Suyin Haynes,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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The fact that an artist will do so in a language that has become a global musical unifier is truly the highest form of flattery.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
8 Oct. 2025
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In the opposite corner is a certificate, confirming Chad Williams’ plaque on the ‘AV150 legacy wall’.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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The racket is sold with a Photomatching certificate, confirming its use across Alcaraz’s breakthrough run at the All England Club.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Luis Gil continued to pitch poorly, proving the questions around why the Yankees started him in the first place were warranted.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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After a month of stress, Saturday proved to be a softer breath for the fourth-year coach.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Under its new editor, the paper has leaned into unsigned editorials with a centrist bent, publishing nearly one editorial board piece every day.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Then came the paper booties to cover our feet.—
Ron Arias,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Oceanco also grabbed headlines by signing a contract with Lloyd’s Register during the show for the classification and certification of a 427-foot yacht, which will be the largest ever built the Dutch shipyard.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Oct. 2025
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All the tribal colleges also offer associate degrees and certifications.—
Cynthia Lindquist,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With more than 20 years of experience at Calvin Klein, Victoria Beckham, Chloé and Stella McCartney, Smiley-Smith was brought in to re-establish a more refined, accessible luxury profile.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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The city’s mayor, Brandon Johnson, signed an order directing Chicago law enforcement and officials not to cooperate with federal agents and established an initiative intended to protect residents’ rights.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By night, a small group of protesters – sometimes a dozen or fewer – have demonstrated outside the building.—
Conrad Wilson,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Western Hills demonstrated diversity in scoring by utilizing a variety of plays and players throughout the night to extend the lead.—
Elijah Flowers,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Document.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/document. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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