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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
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 The David Foster Foundation also documented the evening on social media, sharing photos of Harry and Meghan attending the gala on its Instagram Stories. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 The social media personality documented her journey with a rare form of cancer in the months leading up to her death. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026 Researchers have documented that weightlessness affects many parts of the digestive system, from the mouth to the intestines. — Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026 In a moment well documented over the decades, one of the hunters mistook LeMond for a duck and shot him. — Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 During an early-morning visit on July 22, inspectors documented that all residents were served corn flakes with milk, toast, and café con leche for breakfast, regardless of their dietary needs. — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 According to the Florida Museum of Natural History, only four attacks have ever been documented, with no fatalities. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for documented
  1. established
  2. demonstrated
  3. actual
  4. proved
  5. real
  6. verifiable
  7. genuine
  8. reliable
Adjective
  • But some governments have pledged recent investments into established and local museums as a means to boost the sector.
    — The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Within a few decades of independence, though, states’ support for established churches had disappeared.
    — Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of established
Verb
  • Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of strength training as well.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Hormuz crisis demonstrated the strategic value of the United States’ transformation from a major oil importer into a leading producer and exporter.
    — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 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
  • Big Bend National Park, Texas — The towering cliffs, jagged mountain tops, and punishing desert climate of the Big Bend region in Texas have long proved to be the best barrier the United States could have with Mexico.
    — Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Medicare audits agencies to check for fraud and demands repayment of funds provided for care of patients its auditors deem have not proved to be terminal.
    — Kim Clark, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of proved
Adjective
  • This is the second episode but, in some respects, the real kickoff to this new season.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The real causes of inflammation are dietary patterns that contain too many calories, too much sugar, or too much saturated fat.
    — Marie Bladt, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of real
Adjective
  • Without verifiable identifiers, organizations risk a proliferation of unauthenticated agents, fragmented brand presence and diminished accountability across digital interactions.
    — Matt Overman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • His 2023 book chronicles that the worldwide movement for such structures is not just feel-good environmentalism but based on verifiable research that demonstrates efficacy and benefits.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of verifiable
Adjective
  • Guests with specific needs can coordinate directly with the front desk, which will handle any request with genuine care.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Better Body Pillow balances plush softness with genuine support.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of genuine
Adjective
  • Demand planning capabilities on the Blue Yonder Platform utilize patented algorithms and advanced machine learning models to ensure that demand forecasting is not only highly accurate, but reliable.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Later reports would place the bear’s weight as high as 600 pounds, but the most reliable estimates were less than 250.
    — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of reliable

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