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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
Jessica Klein, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
Arguments against generational smoking laws The tobacco industry’s attempts to undermine tobacco health policies are well documented and follow a predictable pattern.
—Marie Helweg-Larsen, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
These individuals shaped Charleston’s politics and economy by building canals, roads, bridges, forts— virtually all the colony’s infrastructure—but their contributions were not documented and their names are unknown.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
Using artificial intelligence to scan more than 400,000 Reddit posts, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania documented numerous reports of possible GLP-1 side effects that may be underrecognized in clinical trials — including menstrual changes, fatigue, and temperature sensitivities.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The celestial wonders the four astronauts observed and documented since launching April 1 from Florida have revealed Earth, our moon and the surrounding cosmos in new light.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Klum documented their latest romantic interlude on social media in late March, showcasing some PDA with her hubby in a cheeky carousel.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
Researchers documented the fish ascending waterfalls up to approximately 15 meters high, often in groups numbering in the thousands.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Several rights groups, including Human Rights Watch, have documented how revenues have enriched the ruling Obiang family rather than the broader population, where at least 70% of the country’s nearly 2 million people live in poverty.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Security company Trend Micro has documented that actors who’ve worked on past operations benefiting the North Korean government have used these addresses, particularly in scams involving fake recruiters.
—Jessica Klein, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
Arguments against generational smoking laws The tobacco industry’s attempts to undermine tobacco health policies are well documented and follow a predictable pattern.
—Marie Helweg-Larsen, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
These individuals shaped Charleston’s politics and economy by building canals, roads, bridges, forts— virtually all the colony’s infrastructure—but their contributions were not documented and their names are unknown.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
Using artificial intelligence to scan more than 400,000 Reddit posts, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania documented numerous reports of possible GLP-1 side effects that may be underrecognized in clinical trials — including menstrual changes, fatigue, and temperature sensitivities.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The celestial wonders the four astronauts observed and documented since launching April 1 from Florida have revealed Earth, our moon and the surrounding cosmos in new light.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Klum documented their latest romantic interlude on social media in late March, showcasing some PDA with her hubby in a cheeky carousel.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
Researchers documented the fish ascending waterfalls up to approximately 15 meters high, often in groups numbering in the thousands.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Several rights groups, including Human Rights Watch, have documented how revenues have enriched the ruling Obiang family rather than the broader population, where at least 70% of the country’s nearly 2 million people live in poverty.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for documented
Adjective
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Timestamped, public, and—crucially—independent of established institutions.—
Nic Puckrin,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Even with established leadership, including team president Teresa Resch, GM Monica Wright Rogers, and head coach Sandy Brondello, his voice in the room adds a layer of championship pedigree that few expansion teams ever get.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a recording of a different non-emergency call demonstrated for USA TODAY, the Aurelian system answered a call from a man reporting his neighbor's barking dogs.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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The advent of cheap commercial drone technology changed the equation dramatically, as demonstrated by the Ukrainian military’s adoption of new tactics.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The idea of actual aliens is so broad.—
Sarah Lewin Frasier,
Scientific American,
10 Apr. 2026
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The fallout for the actual group, however, rooted itself in reality, with Maddy physically attacking Cassie in front of the audience.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Renpho MorphoScan Nova proved highly accurate in testing, especially for weight readings.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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That proved to be a pivotal distinction, leading two of the liberal justices to join the majority.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Congress rarely manages to assemble bipartisan housing legislation of any real ambition, which makes the Senate’s recent passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act a remarkable feat.—
Brad Hargreaves,
Washington Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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On the weekends, there are pony rides outside the Cinema dei Piccoli, but the real highlight is the San Carlino theater on Viale dei Bambini—which literally translates to 'Kids' Street'—where there’s an ever-changing roster of Italian puppet shows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Released by OpenAI in 2024, SimpleQA is essentially a list of more than 4,000 questions with verifiable answers that can be fed into an AI.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2026
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For brands and retailers, this means a reliable and resilient cotton supply, supported by verifiable field-level data and a framework for continuous progress.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the program was able to ascend to another level when 6-foot-7 transfer Lauren Betts arrived from Stanford as a genuine superstar who changed the way the Bruins were able to play and the way other teams had to defend them.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Israeli Pavilion welcomes all who come in a genuine spirit of exchange.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Giants became the first National League team to seven losses, and although 10 games is not a representative sample, there’s never a good time in a season for a team’s most reliable veterans to play sloppily or make decisions on tilt.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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These are not tools that belong in a corporate leader’s operational playbook, but products of necessity arising from the absence of reliable governance.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Documented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documented. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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