well-documented
adjective
—used to describe something that is known about or known to be true because there are many documents that describe it, prove it, etc.
a well-documented fact
That part of her life is not well-documented.
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Florida has long been a popular place to retire—the financial benefits and tax implications of becoming a resident at this stage of life are well-documented.
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His exploits in the Premier League are well-documented too, having 72 goals while staring for Fulham and Tottenham, the most by any American in top-flight European leagues.
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Moderate exercise has been shown to improve learning among students from elementary school through young adulthood, and the effects on attention, memory and executive function are well-documented, pediatricians say.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
His exploits in the Premier League are well-documented too, having 72 goals while staring for Fulham and Tottenham, the most by any American in top-flight European leagues.
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Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Moderate exercise has been shown to improve learning among students from elementary school through young adulthood, and the effects on attention, memory and executive function are well-documented, pediatricians say.
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Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Americans' penchant for commercializing any holiday is well-documented.
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Jennifer Rosen Heinz,
Parents,
17 June 2026
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“Well-documented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-documented. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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