as in demonstrated
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 documented
Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The commission named 377 officials responsible for torture and killings and documented more than 200 cases of disappearances and deaths.
—Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Research from the American Indian College Fund, the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, and independent policy analysts has documented the funding gap between TCUs and other public colleges.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Such ingredients included cannabis extract and synthetic psychedelics whose effects and safety have not been formally documented or studied.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2025
So far, scientists have documented around 2,500 species of plants, birds, animals, lizards, butterflies and other creatures on the island.
—M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Besides the cardiac issues, Tom O'Connor, 61, has developed digestive issues that are being documented for possible WTC Health Program coverage.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Investigators also documented vehicles — like a quad bike — supplies and a cache of ammunition.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives largely focused on Paul's relationships and role as a mother, and also documented her troubles with the law in February 2023, when she was arrested on misdemeanor charges of assault, criminal mischief and commission of domestic violence in the presence of a child.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
As the late historian Barry Rubin documented in his biography of Arafat, the Palestinian leader used a variety of methods, both buying off and burying his opponents.
—Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The commission named 377 officials responsible for torture and killings and documented more than 200 cases of disappearances and deaths.
—Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Research from the American Indian College Fund, the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, and independent policy analysts has documented the funding gap between TCUs and other public colleges.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Such ingredients included cannabis extract and synthetic psychedelics whose effects and safety have not been formally documented or studied.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2025
So far, scientists have documented around 2,500 species of plants, birds, animals, lizards, butterflies and other creatures on the island.
—M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Besides the cardiac issues, Tom O'Connor, 61, has developed digestive issues that are being documented for possible WTC Health Program coverage.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Investigators also documented vehicles — like a quad bike — supplies and a cache of ammunition.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives largely focused on Paul's relationships and role as a mother, and also documented her troubles with the law in February 2023, when she was arrested on misdemeanor charges of assault, criminal mischief and commission of domestic violence in the presence of a child.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for documented
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As has been established…He is trained by Bob Baffert.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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What To Know The supporting drama actor category, formally established in 1970, has seen 13 Black actors accumulate 23 nominations over five decades.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One of the latest episode on his YouTube channel SciShow is all about knitting, and how science is elevating the lowly craft to a place of actual importance.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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That the engagement news is more important than the actual wedding.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Last year demonstrated that late September and early October can be an active period for tropical development, with multiple threats that may be high-impact and potentially devastating.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The team successfully demonstrated the system’s ability to quickly store and retrieve a digital image, proving its functionality for fast, large-scale data storage.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Meeting these expectations has put real strain on automotive retail, challenging dealers to know when to rely on intelligent tools—and when to step in with human expertise.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The final debut group will be selected through real-time global voting during the live broadcast.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This experience proved to me that predictive AI is a fundamental shift in marketing.—
Dr. Bin Tang,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Saturday’s game against Georgia proved that Aguilar and Tennessee’s offense are ready to go toe-to-toe with any defense in the country.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Mastercard is also working closely with standards bodies such as the FIDO Alliance to create verifiable credentials that prove a shopper approved the merchant, the product, and the transaction amount.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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This dash of skepticism is welcome, in the cauldron brew of the Marlovian legend, yet even Kuriyama is faced with certain details, at once verifiable and highly suggestive, that float in the murk.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Her practice stands out for its meticulous, trial-ready approach and genuine commitment to her clients.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Leaders who demonstrate genuine care for their people during difficult transitions protect not only their organizational culture but also their long-term competitiveness.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And especially with the other unknowns in the starting rotation, a reliable King changes the dynamic of how the Padres can navigate a postseason series.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Backed by Uniper, ABB, OKG, and the Royal Institute of Technology, Blykalla is poised to deliver Europe’s first advanced SMR for reliable, sustainable energy in AI and clean industries.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Documented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documented. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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