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as in form
a piece of paper with information written or to be written on it filled out the documents for a bank loan

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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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Noun
Two requests seeking those documents by The Charlotte Observer have received no response. Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026 The charge stems from changes to a financial document and a notary signature that allowed the withdrawal of $75,000 from another person’s pension account in March 2025, police said. Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Keep documenting incidents and following up with authorities as needed. Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026 The inspection report documented a series of safety lapses found during Acquisition Logistics’ tenure. ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for document
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Noun
  • Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat in remaining 1¾ cups heavy cream until medium-firm peaks form, about 4 minutes.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Shah and Patel said the school is giving them a certificate of completion for this school year.
    Emily McLeod, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Microsoft’s original Secure Boot certificates that protect your PC’s startup process are set to expire in June.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Your generous heart shines brighter when your schedule reflects your soul rather than proving yourself at any cost.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
  • As so many of his peers have run from that reality, Self is embracing the challenge, with precisely nothing left to prove.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Heat from the oven can damage or warp materials like plastic, wood, and paper stored in the drawer.
    Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
  • In one promising sign, ABB’s pulp and paper division has been renamed the pulp, paper and fiber division.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The waiver will remain valid for up to three years, but Licata plans to pursue his Texas certification before that, Geren said.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Florida nonprofit Veterans Cannabis Care addresses this directly, absorbing 100% of both physician and state certification fees for qualifying veterans.
    Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Korean’s quartet of assists was one shy of the MLS single-game record set by Lionel Messi last year, and established a new high for LAFC.
    Josh Gross, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Year one established the foundation.
    Aaron Segal, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
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  • The Union League, in contrast, was for those who could demonstrate their commitment to the national cause, and its clubhouse quickly became a place to get the latest news from the Southern battlefields.
    Michael Gorra, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
  • When lyrics reference the specific facts of an alleged crime, and prosecutors can demonstrate they were intended as literal statements, not artistic expression — that evidence remains admissible.
    Ivan J. Bates, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026

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“Document.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/document. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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