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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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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 documents
Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
The posting involves 158 files — documents, photos and videos from NASA, the FBI, Defense Department, and State Department.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 19 May 2026
The lead plaintiffs in the case were primarily tied to the city of Pontiac, Michigan, near Detroit, and Plantation, Florida, near Fort Lauderdale, court documents show.
—Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
According to court documents, a detective saw the Tahoe in the parking lot and ran a computer check of its Texas license plate.
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Leahy allegedly stalked one UW student across the apartment complex until ending up in the same room as Blessing, the charging documents claim.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Investigators later found six bullet holes in the vehicle gate at Rihanna’s home, along with a seventh in a pedestrian gate, court documents obtained by Rolling Stone confirm.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
According to court documents, Baez Guerrero led a large-scale drug trafficking organization that operated out of Massachusetts, Maine and the Dominican Republic.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
The documents were later found to be forged.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Carolina Cuellar, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The Dangerous by Design 2024 report documents the gap between what’s proven to work and what is actually done on Florida's roads.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The museum broadened its focus in 1986 by launching its Folklife division, which documents the region’s traditional arts and culture.
—Amanda Rosa
may 7, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Reader Sheila Haennicke wrote that the Route History Museum in Springfield, Illinois, which documents the Black experience on Route 66, is a favorite stop.
—E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Abugharbie also had numerous lacerations on his body, including his left and right legs, the court documents state.
—Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The new study documents ways that research has fallen short, but some outside experts said there are further areas that could be analyzed.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
Jeffrey documents his travels on his Instagram account, MLB Mascot King.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Kardashian documents the routine on Poosh, tying it to gut health and digestion.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
The project is expected to cost $100 million, according to documents prepared by DURA.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
The posting involves 158 files — documents, photos and videos from NASA, the FBI, Defense Department, and State Department.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 19 May 2026
The lead plaintiffs in the case were primarily tied to the city of Pontiac, Michigan, near Detroit, and Plantation, Florida, near Fort Lauderdale, court documents show.
—Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
According to court documents, a detective saw the Tahoe in the parking lot and ran a computer check of its Texas license plate.
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Leahy allegedly stalked one UW student across the apartment complex until ending up in the same room as Blessing, the charging documents claim.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Investigators later found six bullet holes in the vehicle gate at Rihanna’s home, along with a seventh in a pedestrian gate, court documents obtained by Rolling Stone confirm.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
According to court documents, Baez Guerrero led a large-scale drug trafficking organization that operated out of Massachusetts, Maine and the Dominican Republic.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
The documents were later found to be forged.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Verb
The data are pulled from spreadsheets maintained since January 2025 that tracks and documents federal enforcement actions in greater Tucson such as raids, vehicle stops and aerial surveillance.
—Carolina Cuellar, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The Dangerous by Design 2024 report documents the gap between what’s proven to work and what is actually done on Florida's roads.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The museum broadened its focus in 1986 by launching its Folklife division, which documents the region’s traditional arts and culture.
—Amanda Rosa
may 7, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Reader Sheila Haennicke wrote that the Route History Museum in Springfield, Illinois, which documents the Black experience on Route 66, is a favorite stop.
—E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Abugharbie also had numerous lacerations on his body, including his left and right legs, the court documents state.
—Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The new study documents ways that research has fallen short, but some outside experts said there are further areas that could be analyzed.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
Jeffrey documents his travels on his Instagram account, MLB Mascot King.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Kardashian documents the routine on Poosh, tying it to gut health and digestion.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for documents
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The last five millennia have typically seen a great diversity of co-existing political forms—sometimes overlapping and symbiotic, sometimes divided and incommensurable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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About 15 minutes before game time in Tijuana, a line forms next to the Toros’ dugout, and Turner signs for fans in Dodgers caps and lucha libre masks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Construction trade certificates generated the highest return, at roughly $48,000 over 15 years.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
15 May 2026
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All Windows 10 PCs will need new certificates, albeit only PCs enrolled for extended security updates (ESU) are eligible.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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That opacity serves a clear purpose, but Martelli is enamored by it to a fault, and Inés’ refusal to question the people around her or make any significant decisions beyond keeping her mouth shut eventually proves more trying than helpful.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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Our rendition of the French bistro favorite proves that this dish doesn't have to be tricky.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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On the afternoon of the event, a Jewish man whose name was not revealed in court papers was walking his dog near the synagogue when Gitesatani approached from behind and punched him in the jaw, according to federal prosecutors.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
18 May 2026
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In the first inning, a stack of stapled papers from the press box were carried by the gusts into the stands.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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Fashion brands tend to treat traceability as a documentation exercise, the company said, relying on supplier declarations and chain-of-custody certifications to substantiate sourcing claims.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Her background includes certifications in organizational change management and professional development, along with years of experience in corporate learning, leadership development and global transformation.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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In addition to the weekly shows and game coverage, the partnership also establishes a joint year-round collaboration focused on community initiatives that serve Southern California.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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This establishes a safe zone called the Learned Homing Area.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
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Publishing books by authors who endorse the BDS movement demonstrates to Israeli readers that opposition to occupation, apartheid, and genocide is what lies at the heart of the boycott—a clearly legitimate form of nonviolent political protest.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Python incentives and education specialist Robert Edman, with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, demonstrates how to catch a python during an event promoting the Florida Python Challenge 2020 Python Bowl in 2019.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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“Documents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documents. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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