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as in form
a piece of paper with information written or to be written on it filled out the documents for a bank loan

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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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Recent Examples of document
Noun
He was also seen on her camera, coming in and out of the apartment complex, the day of the killing, according to court documents. Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Aug. 2025 The woman, which court documents said witnessed her daughter bleeding from the gunshot, sobbed after speaking. Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
Social Media Reactions The couple's TikTok series documenting their annual lake house photos and Amber's journey struck a chord with millions. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025 Everything needs to be documented, everything needs to be approved later on by the authorities. Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for document
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Noun
  • Unlike most tax credits, this one can now be received up-front, in the form of a discount on a vehicle purchase.
    Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Read more: 49ers' Brock Purdy Gets Honest About Christian McCaffrey Los Angeles could have a decent insurance policy under center in the form of veteran Jimmy Garoppolo.
    Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • However, because the scrubber didn’t have access to the bank’s TLS certificates, the bank had to provide access logs for the scrubber to analyze and block application-level (L7) DDoS attacks.
    Alexander Krizhanovsky, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Dodge receiving treatment for a rattlesnake bite, and her special certificate.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Chrissie Davis Chrissie Davis is rewriting what leadership in construction looks like and proving that principled leadership can succeed and scale.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The Kansas City Chiefs’ post-Tyreek Hill era has proven to be a slow burn in terms of finding two-time MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes a true collection of offensive weapons.
    Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
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  • The exhibition features new paintings, sculptures, and works on paper created by 102 juried artists, including international artists representing 16 countries, chosen from 703 applicants who submitted 1,160 artworks for consideration.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • The film is about a man in crisis after mergers and buyouts take out his job at a paper company.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In a twist of fate, Kelly had completed her CPR certification only a few months earlier for a job requirement.
    Nasha Smith, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Advocates had warned that the possibility may be the outcome of the surprising class certification, setting a precedent.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Theresa's path to establishing Modern Legal is both intimate and compelling.
    Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The fire is now well established on the North Fork of the Kings River in timber fuel model with no fire history and heavy tree mortality.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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  • Each of these leaders demonstrates how a clear sense of purpose can lead to tangible, world-changing impact.
    Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Announced in October 2023, the Flight Ticket Initiative is a program run jointly by ESA and the European Union that offers subsidized flight opportunities for European companies and organizations seeking to demonstrate new satellite technologies in orbit.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 29 Aug. 2025

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“Document.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/document. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.

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