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as in certificates
a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something
have your documents ready as you approach the border
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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
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Recent Examples of documents
David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
In a Chinese readout of a meeting with Xi on Sunday, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev affirmed support for Beijing's stance on Taiwan, and signed documents for cooperation on AI.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Others say that approach risks keeping critical documents under wraps and delays a fuller accounting.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The 33,000 documents provided by the DOJ to Congress is just a fraction of the files the Department of Justice has in its possession.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2025
At the time of the murder, Dominic was visiting his father against his mother’s wishes, court documents reveal.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
More than 100,000 artworks from that period are still unaccounted for, the documents continue.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The altercation was captured on CTA surveillance video and cellphone footage taken by the theft victim, according to court documents.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The victim, identified as 46-year-old Ronnie Bushway II, claimed to police that Williams cut him off and then brake-checked him in traffic, WPTZ reported, citing court documents.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
This show, like its predecessor, is framed as a mockumentary, and the unseen camera crew that documents Ned’s tenure is revealed to be the same one that filmed the previous series.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
The footage, posted on August 14 by the dog's owner under @runitherescuedog, documents the canine's journey from fearful and withdrawn to calm and confident.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Martel painstakingly documents how the land theft dates back at least to the last century, if not earlier, which means the deed claimed by Amín and his cohorts is bogus — not necessarily under current Argentinian law, but in the eyes of the indigenous people who were robbed in the first place.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Eventually, Harvey, who had previously written and directed three independent feature films and the award-winning short Hand, which documents his diagnosis, had to make the heartbreaking decision to give up filming due to his persistent hand tremor.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Lind’s film also documents the intense physical and mental exertion required of Isaac to pull off the role of Hamlet.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
In June, Evans, two co-authors and I uploaded a preprint of a journal article, which hasn’t yet been peer reviewed, that documents the experiment and its results.
—Sam Wineburg, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
Imagine a network linking growers, regulators and emergency crews to the same pulse of information — turning a slow, reactive system that documents tragedies into one that can act quickly and prevent many of them.
—Dean Florez, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
Aug 31 on the 2000 block of Millvale Court, according to court documents.
—David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
In a Chinese readout of a meeting with Xi on Sunday, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev affirmed support for Beijing's stance on Taiwan, and signed documents for cooperation on AI.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Others say that approach risks keeping critical documents under wraps and delays a fuller accounting.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The 33,000 documents provided by the DOJ to Congress is just a fraction of the files the Department of Justice has in its possession.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2025
At the time of the murder, Dominic was visiting his father against his mother’s wishes, court documents reveal.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
More than 100,000 artworks from that period are still unaccounted for, the documents continue.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The altercation was captured on CTA surveillance video and cellphone footage taken by the theft victim, according to court documents.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The victim, identified as 46-year-old Ronnie Bushway II, claimed to police that Williams cut him off and then brake-checked him in traffic, WPTZ reported, citing court documents.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Goudstikker Gallery was discovered in a seventeenth-century canal in Amsterdam, and included works by Rembrandt and Van Gogh, as well as Jan Steen and Jacob van Ruisdael, the court documents state.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
This show, like its predecessor, is framed as a mockumentary, and the unseen camera crew that documents Ned’s tenure is revealed to be the same one that filmed the previous series.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
The footage, posted on August 14 by the dog's owner under @runitherescuedog, documents the canine's journey from fearful and withdrawn to calm and confident.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Martel painstakingly documents how the land theft dates back at least to the last century, if not earlier, which means the deed claimed by Amín and his cohorts is bogus — not necessarily under current Argentinian law, but in the eyes of the indigenous people who were robbed in the first place.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Eventually, Harvey, who had previously written and directed three independent feature films and the award-winning short Hand, which documents his diagnosis, had to make the heartbreaking decision to give up filming due to his persistent hand tremor.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Lind’s film also documents the intense physical and mental exertion required of Isaac to pull off the role of Hamlet.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
In June, Evans, two co-authors and I uploaded a preprint of a journal article, which hasn’t yet been peer reviewed, that documents the experiment and its results.
—Sam Wineburg, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
Imagine a network linking growers, regulators and emergency crews to the same pulse of information — turning a slow, reactive system that documents tragedies into one that can act quickly and prevent many of them.
—Dean Florez, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for documents
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Her mother and grandmother had gotten through the pitfalls of motherhood without medication or other forms of support; her mom worked a full-time job while raising three kids.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Hamas, for example, is Sunni, and the Houthis of Yemen and Alawites of Syria practice forms of Shiism distinct from Iran’s.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Since then, new information and analysis have become available, including the issuance of nine additional certificates since February 2024.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
4 Sep. 2025
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These firms presented themselves with slick websites, strong branding, and often falsely used certificates from the HMRC to appear legitimate.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Beautiful Boy Steve Carell proves his dramatic acting chops in this heartbreaking tale about a family grappling with their son's drug abuse.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Chili’s economy proves casual dining works.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Rare film footage, costumes, shoes, props, papers and other Joffrey goodies are making their way across the country for a three-month stay, marking the company’s 70th anniversary and 30th year in its adopted home.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Daniels, for his part, visited papers like The Dallas Morning News and spoke with journalists, while Koman leaned on his lifelong fascination with journalism’s luminaries like Gay Talese and Ben Bradlee.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From online courses and certifications to mentorship and stretch projects, there are more ways than ever to level up.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Bedding that has certain certifications, such as Oeko-Tex, GOTS, or GOLS will earn extra points, as these indicate that the goods are free of harmful chemicals.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Other witnesses also emphasized this point — the nation that establishes a presence on the lunar surface first will set the rules of engagement for resources, governance, and international partnerships back on Earth.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Guided by these experts, the team establishes credibility backed by science and best practices.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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As history demonstrates, peace deals can be thrown overboard when an aggressor senses an opportunity to gain advantage.—
Daniel R. DePetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Data from a 2024 study that my colleague and I published in the American Journal of Public Health demonstrates that Black Chicagoans were the only race group to experience significant increases in suicide among both male and female residents between 2015 and 2021.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Documents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documents. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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