documenting

present participle of document

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of documenting During a recent visit to the museum, Fox News Digital saw displays documenting Nazi persecution, including a life-size image of the boy from the famous Warsaw Ghetto photograph, his hands raised in surrender. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026 The accident’s location may also be important when documenting the scene. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026 For more than 40 years, Olasee has bushwhacked his way through Maroon Country to search for burial grounds and other traces of those who escaped slavery, documenting sites that would otherwise disappear beneath the forest. — Jayme Moye, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026 Teenagers were making videos documenting their movements with their own references, which obviously comes from popular culture like anime and manga and video games, but also from historical figures. — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 9 Nov. 2026 Discussing realistic exit scenarios early, and documenting how disagreements will be resolved, protects the relationship as much as the investment. — Anas Bhairi, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Warming temps and dengue Infectious disease researchers are documenting a global trend linking warming temperatures and the spread of dengue. — Jessica Meszaros, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026 Sending out election observers has been a routine way of documenting any racial discrimination at the polls under past administrations since the passing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. — Miles Parks, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026 Famous for viral stunts that often leave him bruised, battered, or, in at least one instance, hospitalized, Peters has faced a slew of legal battles while documenting his physical transformation for his more than 2 million followers. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for documenting
Verb
  • While researchers at Stanford University have examined aspects of the work and provided feedback, wider scrutiny will be important in establishing whether the proof resolves the original conjecture.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The assurance profession has spent decades establishing standards for competency, independence and quality oversight across financial reporting, cybersecurity and privacy.
    — Avani Desai, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • For el Sayed, the challenge will be proving that the invitation amounts to more than a clever political exchange.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The company attributes this in part to paying out less in warranty claims, proving that avoiding recalls is a good strategy indeed.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 11 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The company’s planned 2027 unveiling of its flagship vehicle will be an important milestone in demonstrating its technological progress and long-term ambitions.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
  • From Brooklyn to Buffalo, students are already demonstrating deeper learning through meaningful, rigorous work.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026

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“Documenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documenting. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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