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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
Tom Smyth, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
The documents state that the former couple had a prenuptial agreement dated Dec 11, 2017.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
However, several of the buildings currently being emptied are not scheduled to be closed until the early 2030s, according to documents and first-hand accounts from sources.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Basic tasks like sending emails and sharing documents can bamboozle them.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
The man's cellmate, according to court documents, yelled to a nearby officer.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
The New York Times also reported that internal Amazon documents show that the e-tailer plans to cull its warehouse and fulfillment hiring plans because of the ever-increasing role of AI and automation in the supply chain.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
According to charging documents obtained by WJLA, authorities said the items stolen — including Dorzon's Audemars Piguet watch and his diamond necklace — were worth about $100,000 altogether.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
But Sia filed her own documents on Tuesday, countering Bernad's claims as to her sobriety, questioning his own, and leveling a new, incendiary allegation.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
Offering strikingly intimate access to a real, unfolding love triangle, the film documents all sides of what is usually kept behind closed doors.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Its lease runs through February 2028, documents state.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
His previous books include the award-winning Acme Climate Action and Launderama, a photography book that beautifully documents London’s last remaining launderettes.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
The film documents Truwit’s journey following the shark attack during a graduation celebratory trip to Turks and Caicos, everything from the hospital following her amputation, to getting back into the water, to a year later making the podium at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Allen documents the demise of flamingos in the late 1800s, in Florida and throughout their Caribbean and Bahamian range.
—Jerome Lorenz, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
The clip, which documents his journey from the rehoming center to his countryside home, has received over 16,200 likes and more than 104,000 views on the platform.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
That question has swirled recently in the wake of the new season of Netflix’s true-crime drama series Monster, which documents the life and crimes of the infamous killer.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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Newly emboldened, Allura decides to forge Chase’s signature on the documents and have two of their embryos implanted without his consent.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
The documents state that the former couple had a prenuptial agreement dated Dec 11, 2017.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
However, several of the buildings currently being emptied are not scheduled to be closed until the early 2030s, according to documents and first-hand accounts from sources.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Basic tasks like sending emails and sharing documents can bamboozle them.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
The man's cellmate, according to court documents, yelled to a nearby officer.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
The New York Times also reported that internal Amazon documents show that the e-tailer plans to cull its warehouse and fulfillment hiring plans because of the ever-increasing role of AI and automation in the supply chain.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
According to charging documents obtained by WJLA, authorities said the items stolen — including Dorzon's Audemars Piguet watch and his diamond necklace — were worth about $100,000 altogether.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
But Sia filed her own documents on Tuesday, countering Bernad's claims as to her sobriety, questioning his own, and leveling a new, incendiary allegation.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
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When details couldn't be verified, NPR corroborated information with immigration experts, activists, and a developer for an app that documents confrontations with federal agents.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
Offering strikingly intimate access to a real, unfolding love triangle, the film documents all sides of what is usually kept behind closed doors.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Its lease runs through February 2028, documents state.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
His previous books include the award-winning Acme Climate Action and Launderama, a photography book that beautifully documents London’s last remaining launderettes.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
The film documents Truwit’s journey following the shark attack during a graduation celebratory trip to Turks and Caicos, everything from the hospital following her amputation, to getting back into the water, to a year later making the podium at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Allen documents the demise of flamingos in the late 1800s, in Florida and throughout their Caribbean and Bahamian range.
—Jerome Lorenz, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
The clip, which documents his journey from the rehoming center to his countryside home, has received over 16,200 likes and more than 104,000 views on the platform.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
That question has swirled recently in the wake of the new season of Netflix’s true-crime drama series Monster, which documents the life and crimes of the infamous killer.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for documents
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Online attacks against Banda escalated after her recognition for FIFPRO Women's World 11, prompting the NWSL to issue a statement denouncing all forms of harassment and affirming support for Banda and all players.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ohio polls no longer accept utility bills, government checks, bank statements or other forms of identification without a photo as valid IDs.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Nov. 2025
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Consider adding to your skills by taking free and inexpensive upskilling courses like Google’s career certificates.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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None require education beyond an associate degree, though many require postsecondary certificates or licensure.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Few people have mastered the art of quietly luxurious style as well as Gwyneth Paltrow, and a quick scroll through her Instagram page proves it.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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An evening with the Addams proves just the remedy.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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First Brands transferred more than $10 million to Battery Park between 2018 and 2025 to pay for his and his family’s personal expenses, according to court papers.—
Jonathan Randles,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Proof of service includes a military ID card, VA card, or discharge papers.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ravagli underscored that each phase of the project has been audited externally and received the appropriate certifications.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, has earned multiple sustainability certifications thanks to its environmental and social initiatives.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Another provision establishes an access ban for minors.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The endowment establishes the Kevin Feige Division of Film & Television Production and will be a source of funding for faculty, students with additional programmatic support.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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Despite states’ commitments to protect the rights of journalists to carry out their work freely and safely, the lack of action by states demonstrates an alarming and deeply dangerous failure by the international community to uphold the rule of law when violations occur.—
Scott Griffen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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What’s next Our research demonstrates that policy-level solutions work.—
Anthony Bald,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Documents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documents. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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