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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
Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The charge stems from changes to a financial document and a notary signature that allowed the withdrawal of $75,000 from another person’s pension account in March 2025, police said.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
The inspection report documented a series of safety lapses found during Acquisition Logistics’ tenure.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Two requests seeking those documents by The Charlotte Observer have received no response.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The charge stems from changes to a financial document and a notary signature that allowed the withdrawal of $75,000 from another person’s pension account in March 2025, police said.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Keep documenting incidents and following up with authorities as needed.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
The inspection report documented a series of safety lapses found during Acquisition Logistics’ tenure.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for document
Noun
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Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat in remaining 1¾ cups heavy cream until medium-firm peaks form, about 4 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Shah and Patel said the school is giving them a certificate of completion for this school year.—
Emily McLeod,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Microsoft’s original Secure Boot certificates that protect your PC’s startup process are set to expire in June.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Your generous heart shines brighter when your schedule reflects your soul rather than proving yourself at any cost.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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As so many of his peers have run from that reality, Self is embracing the challenge, with precisely nothing left to prove.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Heat from the oven can damage or warp materials like plastic, wood, and paper stored in the drawer.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
2 Apr. 2026
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In one promising sign, ABB’s pulp and paper division has been renamed the pulp, paper and fiber division.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The waiver will remain valid for up to three years, but Licata plans to pursue his Texas certification before that, Geren said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Florida nonprofit Veterans Cannabis Care addresses this directly, absorbing 100% of both physician and state certification fees for qualifying veterans.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Products used in the NICU help win hospital contracts, and hospital contracts help establish brand loyalty, according to court records.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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With the names of the two Kansas Cities firmly established over time, complaints about their dullness or geographical inaccuracy were largely confined to letters to the editor.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The idea behind this is to invoke the double-slit experiment, which demonstrates how light behaves as both a particle and a wave, depending on how it is observed.—
David Szondy
March 28,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
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Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson has demonstrated — across decades of team research — that psychological safety is the single strongest predictor of team performance.—
Charles Edward Gehrke,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Document.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/document. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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