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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
Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The legislation—House Bill 217 and Senate Bill 265—called for the airport authority to change signage and official documents to reflect the new name.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Kerri documented the night on Facebook Live.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Court documents allege that Thompson reversed the truck several times before accelerating rapidly toward Coast Guard personnel who feared the vehicle could strike them or contain explosives.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The legislation—House Bill 217 and Senate Bill 265—called for the airport authority to change signage and official documents to reflect the new name.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
After the Los Angeles premiere, there are events for All’s Fair in Paris, London and New York — each one documented exhaustively on social media, with Taylor and company all hamming it up in a parade of over-the-top outfits.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Kerri documented the night on Facebook Live.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for document
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GCCs, in their earliest form, were remote offices handling finance, procurement and IT services for global firms seeking to cut operational costs.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Maybe this is another form of catastrophizing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Fledgling entrepreneurs fell over each other to position themselves as the vendors of the newest, hottest, most effective, most trustworthy certificates of removed CO2.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Farzam has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from California State University, Northridge, and a certificate and associate degree in emergency medical technology/paramedic from Southwestern College in Chula Vista, California.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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Few people have mastered the art of quietly luxurious style as well as Gwyneth Paltrow, and a quick scroll through her Instagram page proves it.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Regulating sports wagering has proven to be a challenge — and experts warn about the ramifications for gamblers who typically lose money.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Other papers in the journal took more specific aim at the theory.—
David Merritt Johns,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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Consider organizing party goods, like paper plates and napkins, in the same fashion.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Joby Aviation, for example, has already completed three of five stages in its FAA certification process.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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The label operates over 70 stores internationally and participates in sustainability programs such as Fabrics of the Future and circular design initiatives, underscoring its B-Corp certification and transparency standards.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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While several states have passed bills to establish year-round daylight saving time, any changes require federal action.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Because Moreno was not yet established, the Diamondbacks wanted an everyday outfielder in Gurriel, too.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The 2028 Olympics Earlier this year, Archer Aviation became the exclusive air taxi partner for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, a move Goldstein hopes will demonstrate Midnight’s capabilities on a global stage.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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While potentially an intimidating shoe to some consumers, Hosk demonstrated how the statement boots can be styled.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Document.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/document. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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