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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
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
Toss junk mail, file important documents, and tackle any actionable items immediately.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
Matt Donnelly, Variety, 11 June 2025
It's well documented that Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders is someone Barkley has long admired.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
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Noun
The damages, outlined in a judgement dated May 21, are against 75-year-old Edgar Mills of Southbury, according to documents filed in Superior Court in Torrington.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
Toss junk mail, file important documents, and tackle any actionable items immediately.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
Verb
The film documented alarming bouts of rage and regret from LaBeouf, who was open about his sobriety struggles, and even touched on abuse allegations from former partner FKA Twigs.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 11 June 2025
It's well documented that Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders is someone Barkley has long admired.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for document
Noun
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The aim is to establish Karlovy Vary as a hub for co-productions and creative collaborations across diverse narrative forms.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
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Its political musings are straightforward, but their overt nature allows the movie to play out in the form of a saccharine, campy, musically-tinged comedy that zips by, never overstaying its welcome.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Google's career certificates—offered through platforms like Coursera—can be completed in just three to six months, providing a fast, practical pathway into high-demand AI roles.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Students who complete all modules will earn a certificate of completion of this year’s case student theme, Fashion Crosses Industries.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
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That endeavor not only proved wildly successful for Swift, but played a major part in her 2020s ascension to a level of solo superstardom not seen before this century.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
4 June 2025
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Prior to the settlement, the city had argued in legal filings that the four plaintiffs could not prove what caused their injuries, or that they were caused by police.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
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Either cut a strip of sturdy paper or use a ruler that’s 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches wide.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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On paper, Pachuca is among the stronger sides in Mexico.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had ordered the termination of Harvard’s SEVP certification, citing the university’s refusal to turn over the conduct records of foreign students requested in April by her agency.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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That often means that not only are beautiful, grandiose ideas left on the cutting-room floor, but even coffeemakers can get nixed for not passing certification.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
Verb
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In spite of his ability to carry the ball forward — a point of difference from his fellow midfielders — Willock has never quite established himself as integral, at least in part because of his struggles with injury.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Finally, establish a dynamic process for regularly updating valuations, as technology markets fluctuate rapidly due to new product releases and evolving demand.—
Albert Golukhov,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Other journalists had excoriated McCarthy earlier, in print and on the radio, but Murrow met the medium and the moment in 1954, demonstrating the senator’s smear tactics and stirring a severe public backlash.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Not least the fact that clubs other than City will be monitoring Gibbs-White’s position, with the 26-year-old England international having demonstrated his value emphatically again during a season in which Forest pushed for a top-five finish for many months.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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“Document.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/document. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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