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as in demonstrated
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 documented
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
The discovery of fishing nets is particularly notable given the threat that bottom trawling and other fishing activities pose to the fragile ecosystems documented during this same voyage.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
As has now been thoroughly documented, these women worked with Epstein expecting modeling or business opportunities that in many cases never materialized, and would often become dependent on him for a visa, housing, or money.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
The Hopi tribe is one of the oldest living cultures ever documented and lived in northeastern Arizona.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
When it was first documented in the 1920s, no one recognized its true significance.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
But, as Susan has documented, our restaurant scene is booming, and has many other restaurants worthy of recognition.
—Rachel E. Stassen-Berger, Des Moines Register, 12 Feb. 2026
Fitch, driven to preserve the friendship and her memories, spent years building a one-third-scale replica of Yo’s house, a process documented in the film YO (Love Is a Rebellious Bird), directed by Fitch and Banker White.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
By the end of his first term, The Washington Post had documented 30,573 false or misleading claims.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
Since Ellis’ debut on the fashion scene, WWD documented and photographed the designer and his playful collections which brought them to life.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
The discovery of fishing nets is particularly notable given the threat that bottom trawling and other fishing activities pose to the fragile ecosystems documented during this same voyage.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
As has now been thoroughly documented, these women worked with Epstein expecting modeling or business opportunities that in many cases never materialized, and would often become dependent on him for a visa, housing, or money.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
The Hopi tribe is one of the oldest living cultures ever documented and lived in northeastern Arizona.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
When it was first documented in the 1920s, no one recognized its true significance.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
But, as Susan has documented, our restaurant scene is booming, and has many other restaurants worthy of recognition.
—Rachel E. Stassen-Berger, Des Moines Register, 12 Feb. 2026
Fitch, driven to preserve the friendship and her memories, spent years building a one-third-scale replica of Yo’s house, a process documented in the film YO (Love Is a Rebellious Bird), directed by Fitch and Banker White.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
By the end of his first term, The Washington Post had documented 30,573 false or misleading claims.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for documented
Adjective
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Before there were Guy Fieri's Flavortown Kitchens across the country, Fieri owned and operated the pasta grill chain Johnny Garlic's in California, and Guy's American Kitchen and Bar in New York, which put him on the map as an established force in the food world.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Feb. 2026
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Bobrovsky can probably say the same about himself, even as an established veteran playing his 16th year in the NHL.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Maselli has demonstrated how quickly functional robotics systems can be assembled by building a laundry-folding robot prototype, named Sourccey, in less than 24 hours.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Private schools, particularly Catholic schools, have demonstrated extraordinary success — even in communities struggling with poverty.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There’s no better time for a summer camp slasher to hit theaters than during actual summer.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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County leaders have contended their actual costs are $180 per day.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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While some companies failed to impress investors, others proved their ability to capitalize on solid growth opportunities offered by the ongoing AI boom.—
TipRanks,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Frigid weather, alcohol and drugs proved to be a fatal combination for a number of people found dead outdoors during New York’s continuing deep freeze as the city prepares for two more days of record low temperatures, officials said Saturday.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The singer slowly made his way down the stage, stopping by La Casita, popularized during the singer’s recent world tour, and even witnessed a couple’s real wedding.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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His only real path to election is as the Sandy Koufax of the 21st century.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In Europe, due diligence directives—such as the EU Deforestation Regulation—require clear, verifiable chain-of-custody documentation for materials.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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The network promotes the history of resistance to enslavement through historic sites having verifiable connections to the Underground Railroad.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The files have created some genuine issues for news organizations, whose ranks are filled with individuals with whom Epstein hoped to forge personal connections.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Both players had fists full of each other’s shirts, but the referee pointed to the spot and deemed Akpoguma not to have made a genuine attempt for the ball.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Only 22 sites would have reliable climate conditions by mid-century, the study found.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Built for extreme cold Corvus One for Cold Chain uses industrial-grade barcode scanners with precise control over focus and exposure, enabling reliable label capture even when barcodes are frosted, damaged, or low contrast.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Documented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documented. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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