as in establishing
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 documenting
Fi was tech-savvy at an early age, too, documenting her discoveries on a website and relying on message boards and strangers for info.
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Christian Holub,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
Taking ownership of your narrative and documenting your results is key to career advancement.
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Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The Geese Police will provide monthly reports documenting patrol times and the number of geese observed during each visit.
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Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Prosecutors, meanwhile, have alleged that Mangione meticulously planned the killing for months, documenting his thoughts in journals and traveling across the country before shooting Thompson in the back outside a business event in New York City, where neither of them lived.
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Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
In 1985, artist Christopher Brooks accompanied Hockney on a road trip up the Pacific Coast Highway, documenting their trip with his camera.
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Christopher Anderson,
Vanity Fair,
18 June 2026
This was something that Clarkson, who has professed his love for the car on more than one occasion, would end up documenting on Top Gear.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
Now, Barbosa plans to continue documenting his runs while pursuing his degree and his broader mission of unifying the city on foot.
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Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
This year is yet another for the World Cup; Yu Masui and Takeji Hirakawa are still strutting their stuff, and Phil Oh, along with Acielle Tanbetova, will be documenting all the off-the-runway action.
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Irene Kim,
Vogue,
13 June 2026
Christian Holub,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
Taking ownership of your narrative and documenting your results is key to career advancement.
—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The Geese Police will provide monthly reports documenting patrol times and the number of geese observed during each visit.
—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Prosecutors, meanwhile, have alleged that Mangione meticulously planned the killing for months, documenting his thoughts in journals and traveling across the country before shooting Thompson in the back outside a business event in New York City, where neither of them lived.
—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
In 1985, artist Christopher Brooks accompanied Hockney on a road trip up the Pacific Coast Highway, documenting their trip with his camera.
—
Christopher Anderson,
Vanity Fair,
18 June 2026
This was something that Clarkson, who has professed his love for the car on more than one occasion, would end up documenting on Top Gear.
—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
Now, Barbosa plans to continue documenting his runs while pursuing his degree and his broader mission of unifying the city on foot.
—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
This year is yet another for the World Cup; Yu Masui and Takeji Hirakawa are still strutting their stuff, and Phil Oh, along with Acielle Tanbetova, will be documenting all the off-the-runway action.
—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for documenting
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Onboard mechanical systems convert the kinetic movement of waves into a steady supply of electricity, establishing a continuous power source that functions independently of weather-dependent terrestrial renewables like solar or wind.
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Worthington spent 14 seasons in the major leagues and appeared in 602 games, establishing himself as one of the premier relief pitchers of his era.
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As the community continues to grow, Crabby Baddies is proving that the strongest catch of the day may be the connections made along the pier.
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Even celebrities like Nicole Kidman have been spotted embracing this luxe trend, proving its status as a sleek alternative to chunky athletic shoes that feel heavy and overly bulky on the move.
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To prevail in a habeas petition, Maxwell would need to show that serious constitutional violations occurred during her trial or sentencing, or that significant new evidence has emerged demonstrating her innocence.
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The couple spent their weekend at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon, demonstrating the close relationship between the Japanese and Belgian royal families.
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“Documenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documenting. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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