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
Stiller is well-aware of the solipsism within this process that is, allegedly, documenting somebody else’s life.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Tennessean photo journalist Andrew Nelles was recognized with a first place award in environmental photography by the 2025 Green Eyeshade awards for a collection of photos documenting the impacts of Hurricane Helene, which ravaged parts of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina.
—Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
Mario Guevara, the Salvadoran journalist who gained popularity by documenting immigration raids, has been deported after spending months in federal custody.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Neither a standard biopic nor a concert documentary, the film is an 89-minute communal celebration featuring exclusive music videos and candid behind-the-scenes content documenting the making of Swift’s 12th album.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Numerous obituaries documenting Goodall’s life and work can be found online.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
With the support of the National Geographic Explorer Program, Gachet and Kashinsky spent years on the road documenting the people, places, and cultures that keep cumbia alive.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
In September 2020, the star — who's hiked in Guyana and rock climbed in Croatia — showed off a snap of his thigh tattoo documenting Nepal's mountains.
—Melody Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Travelers can protect themselves by knowing their rights, paying with a credit card, and documenting everything.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Tennessean photo journalist Andrew Nelles was recognized with a first place award in environmental photography by the 2025 Green Eyeshade awards for a collection of photos documenting the impacts of Hurricane Helene, which ravaged parts of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina.
—Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
Mario Guevara, the Salvadoran journalist who gained popularity by documenting immigration raids, has been deported after spending months in federal custody.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Neither a standard biopic nor a concert documentary, the film is an 89-minute communal celebration featuring exclusive music videos and candid behind-the-scenes content documenting the making of Swift’s 12th album.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Numerous obituaries documenting Goodall’s life and work can be found online.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
With the support of the National Geographic Explorer Program, Gachet and Kashinsky spent years on the road documenting the people, places, and cultures that keep cumbia alive.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
In September 2020, the star — who's hiked in Guyana and rock climbed in Croatia — showed off a snap of his thigh tattoo documenting Nepal's mountains.
—Melody Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Travelers can protect themselves by knowing their rights, paying with a credit card, and documenting everything.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for documenting
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For years, advocates for expanding child birth options in Kentucky have called on lawmakers to reduce barriers to establishing freestanding birthing centers.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The numbers also suggest TCU will have an easier time establishing the run against a Colorado defense that ranks 15th in the league in rushing defense.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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With reputations and regional pride on the line, contestants will put their skills to the test in a series of epic, high-stakes challenges, proving their artistry and versatility to impress the judges.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Instead of proving your value to everyone, focus on embodying it.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Nonetheless, the study marks an important step in demonstrating that reprogramming adult human cells into fertilizable gametes is technically possible.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Reinforce the business case by demonstrating how face-to-face collaboration fuels innovation, improves problem-solving, and enhances team performance.—
Peter Cappelli,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Documenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documenting. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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