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as in certificate
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 to prove
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 document
Varad Mehta, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
The Project 2025 document suggested phasing out IDR plans for student loan borrowers and replacing them with a one-size-fits-all IDR plan.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025
The services, set to be provided by TEG, must be documented and then submitted to the Illinois Department of Transportation as part of the grant application, according to the city.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Federal officials were told to eliminate the option to choose a marker for a third gender identity on documents such as passports.
—Varad Mehta, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
The Project 2025 document suggested phasing out IDR plans for student loan borrowers and replacing them with a one-size-fits-all IDR plan.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
Surveillance footage captured Tipton firing his weapon, while another camera inside the store documented the moment Warden was shot, according to the outlet.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025
The services, set to be provided by TEG, must be documented and then submitted to the Illinois Department of Transportation as part of the grant application, according to the city.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for document
Noun
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While that will probably have to be in the form of a major trade, Briere didn’t shoot down a suggestion that the Flyers, now with an ample amount of salary cap space this coming offseason, could wade into free agency.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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The project is the winner of an architecture competition and is focused around the towers, which will be constructed from concrete and steel, and have an unusual form with a long base that connects them and hosts greenery and a plaza.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
7 Mar. 2025
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In 2021, the school received $150 million from the David Geffen Foundation, making tuition free for all degree and certificate students.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Gold certificates: These represent ownership of gold without the hassle of physical possession.—
Stephanie Colestock,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The film has proven divisive, though, with some audiences puzzled by its breakneck tonal shifts and ambiguous ending.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Despite its name, the Hard Rock Rivera Maya proved to be all about relaxation.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Silhouettes spanned flare jeans with center seam details and bustier tops layered a sheer plaid blouse and necktie to men’s paper bag waist jeans and jean shorts.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2025
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Without proper funding, Prop. 36 is just words on paper.—
Roger Niello,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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According to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training website, Morales voluntarily surrendered his peace officer certification in March 2024.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Mar. 2025
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Regulatory and certification requirements inhibit quick changes to supply networks, manufacturing sources or locations.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Italian immigrants most likely brought it to the United States in the 19th century and established it in California in the late 1800s.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The actress established her career with major roles in Corrina, Corrina (1994) and Waterworld (1995) before Mars and Napoleon Dynamite (2004) introduced her to new audiences.—
Sezin Koehler,
EW.com,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That means making sure the youngster can demonstrate enough self-control that allows the educational process to function.—
Vincent Turley,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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Our Patriots will take to the streets to peacefully demonstrate.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Document.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/document. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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