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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
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
The Sin City star filed for divorce in Los Angeles County court in February, citing irreconcilable differences, according to documents reviewed by Entertainment Weekly at the time.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2025
These developments are often complicated, technical and nuanced; they can also be based on investigative reports and court documents that sometimes run more than 100 pages and are full of detail.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
According to the documents, Maxwell has been receiving customized meals that have been personally delivered to her cell.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 10 Nov. 2025
Cell phone data also allegedly showed Roath leaving from a location, traveling to the homicide scene and then returning to the original location, according to court documents.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
Citing court documents, The Daily Herald reported that neighbors became concerned after noticing the boy at Bergmann’s home and began contacting police.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
The project stalled in May over an investigation that a public official had forged documents used to lift the site's protection, according to the Telegraph.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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
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
Noun
The United States supported the anti-communist massacres, providing lists of senior communist party officials, equipment and money to the Indonesian army, according to official documents that were declassified in 2017.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
The Sin City star filed for divorce in Los Angeles County court in February, citing irreconcilable differences, according to documents reviewed by Entertainment Weekly at the time.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2025
These developments are often complicated, technical and nuanced; they can also be based on investigative reports and court documents that sometimes run more than 100 pages and are full of detail.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
According to the documents, Maxwell has been receiving customized meals that have been personally delivered to her cell.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 10 Nov. 2025
Cell phone data also allegedly showed Roath leaving from a location, traveling to the homicide scene and then returning to the original location, according to court documents.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
Citing court documents, The Daily Herald reported that neighbors became concerned after noticing the boy at Bergmann’s home and began contacting police.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
The project stalled in May over an investigation that a public official had forged documents used to lift the site's protection, according to the Telegraph.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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
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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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Across fiction, documentary, and hybrid forms, these filmmakers are building a cinema that speaks first to themselves, and, in doing so, to everyone else.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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Palestinian-Saudi artist Dana Awartani, known for refiguring historical forms, themes, and tropes of Middle Eastern cultures, has been chosen to represent Saudi Arabia at the Sixty-First Venice Biennale, to take place May 9–November 22, 2026.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 Nov. 2025
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Anything from hour-long sessions to full certificates or degree programs will introduce you to experts and instructors who might be open to providing additional advice or contacts.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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Some of the certificates date back as far as the 1980s, but developing them is becoming more appealing as the far northern edges of Phoenix begin to fill out.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The pro-union, NYCHA-founding leader who fought Tammany Hall and improved New York City’s public infrastructure proves there’s precedent for big social change in this town.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Despite looking like a fighter pilot who could win a game of dogfight football, Colin isn’t framed as a temptation for Marissa, and a lack of sexy secrets proves to be a recurring blind spot for the series, even if those two have plenty of other skeletons in their massive, boring closets.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 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
Noun
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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
Verb
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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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No wonder, then, that voters cling to the fantasy of the self-effacing candidate—the kind who demonstrates his worthiness of the office by not wanting it at all.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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The leadership, spearheaded by Seth, consistently demonstrates a commitment to doing what’s right for the consumer, which speaks volumes about their integrity and dedication.—
Jennie Bell,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Documents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documents. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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