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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
Jessica Ledingham, J.d., Ll.m., Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
The documents included details about blood found at the crime scene, fiber samples, hair samples from both victims and other forensic evidence.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
According to court records, mental health hospital staff have documented Perkins’ resistance to both taking anti-psychotic medication and completing capacity restoration classes.
—Kallie Cox, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
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Noun
This includes income statements, bank records, investment reports, and any other relevant financial documents.
—Jessica Ledingham, J.d., Ll.m., Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
The documents included details about blood found at the crime scene, fiber samples, hair samples from both victims and other forensic evidence.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
The account documenting how bad Richmond drivers are.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
According to court records, mental health hospital staff have documented Perkins’ resistance to both taking anti-psychotic medication and completing capacity restoration classes.
—Kallie Cox, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for document
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Sanctions out of state could come in the form of ceasing to issue visas, even tourist and visitor visas — moves that Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), Trump’s secretary of state nominee, is said to support.—
Anna Giaritelli,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Thankfully, the story arc is designed so that chaos keeps barging in, most delightfully in the form of a scene stealer named ParTeb, a goofball from Tunisia who presents as a saucy green alien.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Those documents include passports issued by the Department of State, social security cards issued by the Social Security Administration and certificates of citizenship issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
22 Jan. 2025
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The owner of the dividend certificate will be entitled to the dividends paid by Microsoft on the common share, and the appreciation certificate will represent entitlement to everything else.—
Gene A. Grant II,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Yonan’s book delivers more than 300 recipes to prove his point: that veganism isn’t just a diet but a genuine cuisine, one that puts delicious vegetables cooked with tremendous creativity at the center of every plate.—
Jessica Carbone,
Saveur,
23 Jan. 2025
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Arguably, the biggest snubs can be traced back to the best actress and supporting actress categories, proving there were just too many stunning performances by women to possibly reward them all.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
23 Jan. 2025
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Even though the paper was discredited and the doctor lost his license to practice in his country, paranoia about the vaccine has meant rates for MMR and other vaccines have declined.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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In a working paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, Grabowski and other researchers found that when immigration rose, so did the number of hours of caregiving for nursing home residents, along with other indicators of improved care.—
Emily Alpert Reyes,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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Among the topics on the agenda is certification, including the role that third-party seals of approval can play in boosting credibility for sustainability claims.—
SJ STAFF,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Jan. 2025
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This includes United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Verified, ISO certification, Non-GMO Project Verified, and allergen-free certifications.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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Prosecutors further established that Darden conspired with Howard’s agent, Charles Briscoe, to dupe Howard into sending $7 million for what Howard thought was a step toward buying the Dream.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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President Donald Trump formally established the Department of Government Efficiency within the federal government in an executive action this week.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Despite these challenges, the Texans' strong playoff run—despite falling short in the divisional round to Kansas City—demonstrated that the team is close to competing at a higher level.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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His involvement with the Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement further demonstrates his commitment to advancing efficiency and innovation in the industry.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Document.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/document. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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