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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
Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Delgado could not be reached for comment, but in the custody hearing documents, the judge said that based on the facts Yang provided, it was not established that domestic violence had occurred.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
Travelers have been posting about the concerning development on social media, documenting their confusion in vlog-style reports.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Notably, there were no allegations in Perez-Lugones’s charging documents regarding any possible leak to any news outlet.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Delgado could not be reached for comment, but in the custody hearing documents, the judge said that based on the facts Yang provided, it was not established that domestic violence had occurred.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
If the conversation does not resolve the issue, document everything.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
Travelers have been posting about the concerning development on social media, documenting their confusion in vlog-style reports.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for document
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The final slide of her carousel featured a video of her trying her hand at Muay Thai, a form of Thai boxing.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Freezing fog makes driving, boating, flying, and other forms of transportation particularly hazardous.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Enrollments in undergraduate certificate and associate degree programs both grew by about 2% in fall 2025, while enrollment in bachelor’s degree programs rose by less than 1%, the report found.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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And in Winnetka Heights, the neighborhood association even includes a board member who specializes in certificates of appropriateness, helping homeowners navigate preservation requirements through direct communication with City Hall.—
Gina Mayfield,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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However, that land proved to be insufficient for the expansion plans, prompting the purchase of an additional 900-acre lot.—
Dylan Butts,Emily Tan,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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In fact, Bella Hadid has repeat-worn the style with many off-duty looks, proving that the timeless silhouette adds an outfit-elevating touch.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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The guide recommends staying current by reading academic papers, taking courses, and attending conferences.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
15 Jan. 2026
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The research paper published alongside AVERI’s launch outlines a comprehensive vision for what frontier AI auditing should look like.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Above all else, Gunn encourages consumers to opt for certified models, such as those with ETL or UL certifications.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Mission is contingent on successful certification of Starliner after completing Starliner-1.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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Auditing two departments Calvo plans to establish a task force to audit Hialeah’s 911 operations, responding tor concerns from dispatchers about understaffing and slow response times.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Since the 1977 report, scores of other scientific studies involving thousands have clearly established a strong association between consumption of meat and dairy products and elevated incidences of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and certain types of cancer.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Jan. 2026
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The new technology described in the study demonstrates the incredible potential of combining classic engineering principles (like the Tesla turbine) with modern materials science to address long-standing industrial challenges.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Earlier protests demonstrated many Iranians’ opposition to the theocracy’s hard-line ideology, its insistence on the hijab, its control of media and education, its general brutality.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Document.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/document. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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