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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
Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2025
The document suggests the United States may send more aid to Ukraine in the future — but at a high price.
—Constant Méheut, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Doc Louallen, ABC News, 21 Feb. 2025
The discovery was documented in a video posted to Danielle's TikTok outskirtsofheavenfarm.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Customs and Border Protection officials would be charged with enforcing the CDC's order and directed to expeditiously expel migrants to Mexico, their home country or third nations willing to accept them, the documents show.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2025
The document suggests the United States may send more aid to Ukraine in the future — but at a high price.
—Constant Méheut, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Verb
Petito began documenting every move on social media, aiming to capture an audience like many other influencers.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 21 Feb. 2025
The discovery was documented in a video posted to Danielle's TikTok outskirtsofheavenfarm.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for document
Noun
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Co-owner and chef John Cleveland says the restaurant will continue in some form, whether as a pop-up or at a new location.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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This form must be filed within nine months of the date of death unless an extension is granted (however, as previously mentioned, the estate may make the election up to five years after the death of the spouse if the sole purpose of filing is to make the election).—
Ashley Case,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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In 2021, the school received $150 million from the David Geffen Foundation, making tuition free for all degree and certificate students.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Gold certificates: These represent ownership of gold without the hassle of physical possession.—
Stephanie Colestock,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Despite its name, the Hard Rock Rivera Maya proved to be all about relaxation.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Pro-Palestinian sentiments still run strong among the peoples of the region, and history has proven how civil unrest can quickly lead to instability even in nominally stable nations.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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But that estimate, the paper noted, did not include the myriad adjustments that tariffs would trigger: Consumers may substitute goods or cut demand; businesses may eat the cost or pass it on; other countries may retaliate; and global exchange and interest rates will adjust.—
Howard Schneider,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Contrast this with municipal solid waste, which pre-sorted will contain everything from paper to metal to used batteries to discarded cleaning supplies, etc etc etc.—
Rob Day,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Change the roster The committee's voting members tend to be experts in vaccines, immunology, pediatrics and other relevant medical fields, with advanced medical degrees and board certification.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
15 Feb. 2025
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Both of these certifications were allegedly false, according to the feds.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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With Baltic shows growing bigger and bolder and producers looking for more international collaborators, local creators reach for original stories and established IPs, delivering period dramas and timely satires.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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Mike Souchak establishes the PGA 72-hole scoring record with a 257 at the Texas Open.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Putin’s reckless gamble in Ukraine demonstrated his willingness to sacrifice lucrative economic ties to Europe for glory.—
Sergey Radchenko,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Feb. 2025
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Paleontologists have been working in the Fayum for over a century, but the Sallam Lab demonstrated there is more to discover in this remarkable region.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Document.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/document. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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