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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
Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2025
At another store in the same chain, employees accepted the fraudulent document and allowed unescorted access.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
Vogue, 29 Jan. 2025
The lake has also been home to student research for years — documenting the biodiversity of the urban watershed.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Aryeh — the development company that remains the property owner, according to city documents — will be on the hook for any remaining shortfalls.
—Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2025
At another store in the same chain, employees accepted the fraudulent document and allowed unescorted access.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
Photography serves as a vital tool in documenting the planet's rich biodiversity.
—Vogue, 29 Jan. 2025
The lake has also been home to student research for years — documenting the biodiversity of the urban watershed.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for document
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But if the Sky want a more surefire option on the perimeter, that might have to come through a trade — and at the moment, the front office doesn’t have many tradable assets in the form of players.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, some supplement forms may not be recommended.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2025
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Or, donors can opt for the $35 certificate and virtual encounter with one of the cockroaches.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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The following year, an edict was issued obligating all airline pilots (both captain and first officer) to hold Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificates, in essence increasing the minimum experience requirement for first officers from 250 to 1,500 hours of flight experience.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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Cascella tested the potential of the market through pop-ups, in a strategy that has proved to be fruitful both in terms of sales and engagement.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
4 Feb. 2025
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Chinese companies have proved to be skillful inventors, capable of competing with the world’s best, including Apple and Tesla.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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With the help of Rosie’s granddaughter Andrea and Frank Amidei’s daughter Margie, I was delivered Rosie’s handwritten copy of her homemade potato soup recipe dated on the lined notebook paper as transcribed in 2002.—
Phil Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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The paper taught me about the multiple school districts in Savage and reported on their meetings and elections.—
Rochelle Eastman,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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This can include transportation fees and health certifications required for travel.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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If a prosecutor’s discovery compliance is later successfully challenged, the time between certification and challenge is retroactively counted against the prosecution.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The new Instagram account was also established before Meghan's new Netflix series With Love, Meghan premieres.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Based in Seoul, LG CNS was established in 1987 as a joint venture between LG and Electronic Data Systems, which was then a subsidiary of General Motors.—
John Kang,
Forbes,
5 Feb. 2025
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Several impressive monologues, including a cynical diatribe from Ally in a restaurant that grounds much of the first act, demonstrate Ruben’s knack for keeping his actors in the same movie.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Feb. 2025
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Chair Marissa Gillett has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise, a deep commitment to Connecticut ratepayers, and an unwavering focus on grid reliability and environmental responsibility.—
Rep. Jaime Foster,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Document.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/document. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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