as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
the archaeologist presented convincing documentation of her theory at the conference
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Recent Examples of documentation
Hold onto any receipts and documentation from the airline and submit them as soon as possible to avoid missing the filing deadline.
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David McMillin, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
The application will also need to include supporting documentation showing the species of the birds, the damage caused and any other supporting evidence, according to the USFWS website.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
But armed with the right documentation and strategies, travelers can level the playing field.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Also included will be thorough documentation on the car, as well as numerous pieces of memorabilia related to the actor, who would have turned 100 years old today.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
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David McMillin, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
The application will also need to include supporting documentation showing the species of the birds, the damage caused and any other supporting evidence, according to the USFWS website.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
But armed with the right documentation and strategies, travelers can level the playing field.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Also included will be thorough documentation on the car, as well as numerous pieces of memorabilia related to the actor, who would have turned 100 years old today.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for documentation
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Demand for the grades 6-12 school, which typically sees over 90% of its graduates enroll in college, grew for the new facility, with a waitlist for admission as evidence, Principal Chelsea McWilliams told the Herald.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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State prosecutors — which in this case would be the county district attorney’s office — are typically prohibited from assuming jurisdiction over a killing outside the country without compelling evidence that a suspect made plans to kill while still in the United States.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Between dives at Prime Scuba Ishigaki, you’ll be served hot mushroom curry rice, beef bowls reminiscent of Yoshinoya, and steaming soup—proof that even on the water, Ishigaki takes its food seriously.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has said that there is no proof of a causal link between Tylenol use in pregnancy and a child’s diagnosis of autism.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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In a filing on Friday, Lively’s team opposed extending the deposition deadline to accommodate a deposition of Swift, questioning the relevance of her testimony and accusing Baldoni’s lawyers of causing unnecessary delay.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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During Donilon’s testimony, the longtime Biden aide told investigators he was paid $4 million for Biden’s reelection campaign and would have been paid another $4 million if Biden had won.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Documentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentation. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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