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
The camcorder revival is also being driven by the professionals documenting weddings from behind the scenes.
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Sara Radin, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2026
Several key pieces of evidence referenced at trial, including police reports documenting earlier strangulation attempts and stalking, are no longer available in agency archives.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
Guests at the Music Center’s Innovation Social – Reflections on Loss, Hope and Renewal on Friday night connected with virtual reality and augmented reality stories documenting personal and environmental stories from the Los Angeles wildfires.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Trump’s portrait at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery no longer displays text documenting his two impeachments, unlike similar historical details shown for other presidents.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Almost everyone—protesters and officers alike—have phones out, documenting the clashes.
—Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
Several of the people who were injured or killed were shot while observing or documenting an immigration raid or while driving away from a traffic stop, according to news reports.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
The outlet reported that local authorities discovered more than 30,000 images and videos documenting the woman’s abuse over the last three decades.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Radwan spent a full year on set with Matt ad Ross Duffer, documenting their creative process along with cast and long-time collaborators.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
Sara Radin, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2026
Several key pieces of evidence referenced at trial, including police reports documenting earlier strangulation attempts and stalking, are no longer available in agency archives.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
Guests at the Music Center’s Innovation Social – Reflections on Loss, Hope and Renewal on Friday night connected with virtual reality and augmented reality stories documenting personal and environmental stories from the Los Angeles wildfires.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Trump’s portrait at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery no longer displays text documenting his two impeachments, unlike similar historical details shown for other presidents.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Almost everyone—protesters and officers alike—have phones out, documenting the clashes.
—Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
Several of the people who were injured or killed were shot while observing or documenting an immigration raid or while driving away from a traffic stop, according to news reports.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
The outlet reported that local authorities discovered more than 30,000 images and videos documenting the woman’s abuse over the last three decades.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Radwan spent a full year on set with Matt ad Ross Duffer, documenting their creative process along with cast and long-time collaborators.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for documenting
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Vrabel, who played alongside Brady for Bill Belichick before establishing himself as a coach in Tennessee, led them to a 14-3 record while coaxing a possible MVP performance out of now-sophomore QB Drake Maye.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Here is a copy of the complaint law enforcement filed establishing the basis for his arrest.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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From minimalist finishes to playful graphics and elevated textures, these manicures set the tone for the year ahead, proving that short nails aren’t a fallback—they’re the focus.—
Kat Suico,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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This week, when the Golden Globes honored the actor and producer with the Carol Burnett Award at its special Golden Eve celebration, Parker unknowingly tipped her hat to that very same look, proving that her personal style is as consistent as her industry contributions.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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The first marches took place in downtown Tehran, with participants demonstrating against rising inflation and the falling value of the national currency, the rial.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The situation escalates when Ravi is killed on Choudhary’s orders, demonstrating the vulnerability of the team and placing greater pressure on Meena to act decisively.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Documenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documenting. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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