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adjective

as in established

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verb

past tense of document
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
Verb
Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the Dawn of the Modern Woman, which documented the making of 1961’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026 For that reason, any hair collected from the traps is bagged and documented to be sent back to Morin’s lab in Mississippi for genetic testing. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026 Mining has now spread across nine regions of the Peruvian Amazon and has been documented in 225 rivers and streams. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 The anemoia is documented, widespread, and functionally economic—as much a psychological symptom of the affordability and mobility gap between generations as a fashion sensibility. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 Jackie and Shadow’s story After the pair became official in 2018, FOBBV’s nest cameras documented Jackie and Shadow’s life together, offering viewers a direct look into the brutality and beauty of nature. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026 Those efforts were documented in a 300-page report issued by Harvard’s Presidential Task Force on Combating Antisemitism and Anti-Israeli Bias. — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 On July 30, Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 documented a single operator running a largely autonomous attack campaign against dozens of targets, with AI agents handling reconnaissance and exploitation work that once required a team. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Her arrest was documented in the pilot episode of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and the video of the incident resurfaced earlier this year. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for documented
  1. established
  2. demonstrated
  3. actual
  4. proved
  5. real
  6. verifiable
  7. genuine
  8. reliable
Adjective
  • Alvarez entered the Air Force as an established Olympic medalist.
    — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • When founders join established shows, they're introduced to communities that already trust the host.
    — Julio Cesar Gomez, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of established
Verb
  • Increased regular season importance Arguably the biggest criticism of the current 18-team format is that there was too little reward for teams who demonstrated regular season excellence.
    — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Three arms, one vessel ORNL recently demonstrated the technology by printing a nuclear-relevant pressure vessel measuring roughly three feet by five feet.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of demonstrated
Adjective
  • Generally, the closer my preseason ranking came to a team’s final ranking in the actual Top 25, the better the grade.
    — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Check the actual cost, state your terms plainly, and choose the option that supports both confidence and stability today without undercutting yourself.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of actual
Verb
  • Unfortunately, pandemic restrictions on public gatherings meant there was no championship parade, and the title proved to be the lone triumph of James’ Lakers era.
    — Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • While the armed services have struggled with recruiting in recent years, those problems have largely eased and retention has generally proved less of a challenge, data from the armed services show.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of proved
Adjective
  • The real insider move, however, is Bar Analco, the speakeasy hidden behind the Dragon Room Bar and reserved exclusively for hotel guests.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • But his effort is the real X-factor, as Pierre’s relentless approach to every rep can be difficult for offensive linemen to endure over the course of a game.
    — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of real
Adjective
  • Each true story brings a different minefield to navigate in terms of what’s verifiable information, what’s unknown and the varying public sentiments.
    — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2026
  • But the bill would not expressly require a verifiable evidence chain across the different systems involved, from when a user initiates a task to the final outcome.
    — Aashis Luitel, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of verifiable
Adjective
  • The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Apple says its genuine threat notifications will never ask you to click a link, open a file, install an app or profile, or give someone your Apple Account password or verification code by email or phone.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of genuine
Adjective
  • His contact balance, patience, one-cut burst and reliable hands are quite appealing.
    — Brad Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • As an alternative to Starlink, the Ukrainians have rushed to develop reliable drones equipped with AI, which offer a way to get around Russia’s counter-drone defenses.
    — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of reliable

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