1
2
as in certificates
a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something
have your documents ready as you approach the border
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in proves
to show the existence or truth of by evidence
he tried in vain to document a link between ancient civilizations and extraterrestrials
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of documents
Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Users can review calendar schedules, access documents, and interact with workplace data through voice commands and touch controls.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
On May 21, Minister of State Chris Bryant told parliament that the documents confirmed that Andrew’s role was unpaid, with his expenses and travels having been approved through formal processes.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
Reyes was taken into custody by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and turned over to the FBI for questioning, according to the documents.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
The film directed by Josh Alexander documents Grammy winner Bareilles as she’s joined by close friends and fellow musicians to record her first album in seven years, an intimate set of compositions that emerged from a period of profound personal loss and grief.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 June 2026
In January 2024, the bank gave Cuthbertson his first negative end-of-year review, according to court documents.
—Chase Jordan
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
The indictment says co-conspirator 1 and others used the fake diplomas and documents to obtain nursing licenses in various states, including California, Pennsylvania and Florida.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Well more than a year before the May 18 attack, Caleb Vazquez’s behavior had so concerned officials that he was placed on a 72-hour involuntary hold for a mental health evaluation, feared to be a danger to himself or others, court documents indicate.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
This deeply affecting memoir, which is strung like a wire between the alienation of the assembly line and the dignifying promise of literature, documents his experience.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
In a resurfaced Instagram post, an account that documents the plans of graduating Windward seniors seemingly revealed that the 18 year old is now going by the name Oskar Muñiz.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 30 May 2026
This graphic biography documents the life of pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart, who disappeared in 1937 while attempting to become the first female pilot to fly around the world.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
The work draws on earlier sources, including the 7th-century text Records of the Western Regions, which documents the travels of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang during his 16-year journey to India in search of sacred texts.
—Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
The film also documents the Lambadi language and culture, and may be among the first feature-length documentaries to do so.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2026
Boards can require compensation benchmarking as part of governance, drawing on tools like the Nonprofit HR annual Total Rewards Practices Survey, which consistently documents above-average turnover and the compensation constraints driving it.
—Charles Stanton, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Avoiding sensationalism and hewing closely to the historical record, Kline subtly and often poetically documents the small, daily choices that shape these lives.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Noun
Per the charging documents and jail records, Moore is being held without bail at the Clackamas County jail.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Users can review calendar schedules, access documents, and interact with workplace data through voice commands and touch controls.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
On May 21, Minister of State Chris Bryant told parliament that the documents confirmed that Andrew’s role was unpaid, with his expenses and travels having been approved through formal processes.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
Reyes was taken into custody by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and turned over to the FBI for questioning, according to the documents.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
The film directed by Josh Alexander documents Grammy winner Bareilles as she’s joined by close friends and fellow musicians to record her first album in seven years, an intimate set of compositions that emerged from a period of profound personal loss and grief.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 June 2026
In January 2024, the bank gave Cuthbertson his first negative end-of-year review, according to court documents.
—Chase Jordan
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
The indictment says co-conspirator 1 and others used the fake diplomas and documents to obtain nursing licenses in various states, including California, Pennsylvania and Florida.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Well more than a year before the May 18 attack, Caleb Vazquez’s behavior had so concerned officials that he was placed on a 72-hour involuntary hold for a mental health evaluation, feared to be a danger to himself or others, court documents indicate.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Verb
In Kate Novack’s 2018 film that documents the life and work of the late Vogue editor, viewers learn there won’t ever be another force quite like Andre Leon Talley.
—Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
This deeply affecting memoir, which is strung like a wire between the alienation of the assembly line and the dignifying promise of literature, documents his experience.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
In a resurfaced Instagram post, an account that documents the plans of graduating Windward seniors seemingly revealed that the 18 year old is now going by the name Oskar Muñiz.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 30 May 2026
This graphic biography documents the life of pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart, who disappeared in 1937 while attempting to become the first female pilot to fly around the world.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
The work draws on earlier sources, including the 7th-century text Records of the Western Regions, which documents the travels of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang during his 16-year journey to India in search of sacred texts.
—Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
The film also documents the Lambadi language and culture, and may be among the first feature-length documentaries to do so.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2026
Boards can require compensation benchmarking as part of governance, drawing on tools like the Nonprofit HR annual Total Rewards Practices Survey, which consistently documents above-average turnover and the compensation constraints driving it.
—Charles Stanton, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Avoiding sensationalism and hewing closely to the historical record, Kline subtly and often poetically documents the small, daily choices that shape these lives.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for documents
Noun
-
Both photographers transform trees into arboreal personae through intent perusal and framing, deploy cars less as signifiers than as compositional forms, and relish discovering architectural oddities.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
-
Carney said his government has introduced legislation over the last year to combat antisemitism and other forms of hatred.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Noun
-
This bill modifies the sales-in-error regulations to create a new category for any current outstanding certificates to be automatically declared in error, meaning those sales will be reversed, tax buyers will be refunded and the process will restart under the new statute.—
Jenna Schweikert,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
-
Digital badges might certify just a few hours of online study, while professional certificates can encompass three to eight full academic courses.—
Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
-
Companies must be prepared to show supporting documentation that proves their depictions are accurate or could become accurate based on a real intent to use.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
4 June 2026
-
The Red Sox also get a shout-out in the third season of Lost, in its second episode, when Ben proves to Jack that the island is not completely cut off from the outside world by showing him footage from the World Series where the Red Sox beat the Yankees.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Noun
-
The juxtaposition of glossy and matte papers satisfied the papyrophile in Nilsson while adding a chewy subtext for viewers.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
-
With her father’s trade closed to her, Enda steals her brother’s immigration papers, sews her savings into the lining of her jacket, and sets sail for Canada.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Noun
-
This can include college courses, certifications or credential programs, the SNAP Employment & Training program, local job preparation courses, and similar initiatives.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
-
Between 2019 and 2025, 55 Colorado law enforcement agencies and district attorneys’ offices reported receiving 1,368 requests for U-visa certifications, according to records kept by the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
Verb
-
The Quran establishes humanity’s role as Khalifahs (stewards) of the Earth.—
Mariam Amini,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
-
The study does not demonstrate a complete chloride-ion battery but instead establishes a promising electrolyte platform that could support future battery development.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
Verb
-
The project demonstrates how advances in artificial intelligence and machine vision can be combined with precision motion-control systems to automate highly specific tasks.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
-
Lestat, now a contemporary rock star who writes songs about living openly undead, demonstrates his contempt for Interview With the Vampire by jeering at audience members who might have read it.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Documents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documents. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
