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as in certificates
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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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 documents
Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Mecklenburg County Attorney Tyrone Wade said the documents were denied because release would interfere with prosecuting criminal cases.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The process involved preparing documents showing proof of employment or family ties that signal an applicant isn’t likely to overstay their visa.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
His administration recently seized ballots and other documents from an election office in Georgia.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
While some funding exists to address problems, state documents show, there is not enough money to cover all the drinking water projects that need attention in Indiana.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
AcePDF Converter & Editor provides a comprehensive set of tools for managing PDF documents without requiring multiple apps.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
The documents are the first significant details released about the project.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2026
Shlafman was arrested Friday and accused of exploitation of an elderly person over $100,000 and unlawfully filing false documents, Broward court records show.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
The video was shared on March 24 by the woman under @oddnumbersonly, an account that documents the renovation of her family's three‑bedroom Victorian home in London, England.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
If contamination or overdevelopment disrupts those aquifer systems, species like Gveleshapia kvevri could be lost before science even documents their existence.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Curry’s body began convulsing and twitching with increasing severity, consistent with him sustaining a traumatic brain injury from being punched in the face, documents state.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The report, published Monday, documents the discovery of several species including two micro-snails, two millipedes, the turquoise pit viper, a flying snake, and several geckos.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Ask for a review of the legal presence documents the DMV has on file.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Ricciardia documents his final journey with an acerbic sense of humor, punctuated by Benna’s stop-motion animation.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Hammond even documents the number of bathhouses in the city on a map posted to his newsletter because, to him, there are myriad ways to heat up and socialize.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
Improper use of artificial intelligence to write and research legal briefs has led to errors in four criminal cases in Nevada County, prosecutors admitted in court documents obtained by The Sacramento Bee.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Mecklenburg County Attorney Tyrone Wade said the documents were denied because release would interfere with prosecuting criminal cases.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The process involved preparing documents showing proof of employment or family ties that signal an applicant isn’t likely to overstay their visa.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
His administration recently seized ballots and other documents from an election office in Georgia.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
While some funding exists to address problems, state documents show, there is not enough money to cover all the drinking water projects that need attention in Indiana.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
AcePDF Converter & Editor provides a comprehensive set of tools for managing PDF documents without requiring multiple apps.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
The documents are the first significant details released about the project.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2026
Shlafman was arrested Friday and accused of exploitation of an elderly person over $100,000 and unlawfully filing false documents, Broward court records show.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Many of these gorgeous animals have been rescued from poaching, drought, or human-wildlife conflict, and this series documents their journey back to health—and the wild.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
The video was shared on March 24 by the woman under @oddnumbersonly, an account that documents the renovation of her family's three‑bedroom Victorian home in London, England.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
If contamination or overdevelopment disrupts those aquifer systems, species like Gveleshapia kvevri could be lost before science even documents their existence.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Curry’s body began convulsing and twitching with increasing severity, consistent with him sustaining a traumatic brain injury from being punched in the face, documents state.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The report, published Monday, documents the discovery of several species including two micro-snails, two millipedes, the turquoise pit viper, a flying snake, and several geckos.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Ask for a review of the legal presence documents the DMV has on file.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Ricciardia documents his final journey with an acerbic sense of humor, punctuated by Benna’s stop-motion animation.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Hammond even documents the number of bathhouses in the city on a map posted to his newsletter because, to him, there are myriad ways to heat up and socialize.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for documents
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As technology has evolved, car shows have also become a stage to debut and promote emerging forms of transportation.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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After the entry of a preliminary approval order, notice and settlement forms will be mailed to class members within 10 days.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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At the time of writing, the processing time for citizenship certificates from the US is 10 months, with about 50,900 people currently waiting for a decision, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Vessel has previously said that zoning approvals shouldn’t hinge on building and fire code matters, which can be addressed when building permits and certificates of occupancy are sought.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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But the data proves that horror sells tickets.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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Their reunion proves to be more complicated and dramatic than romantic, leading Kitty to find new friends — and romances — while building a life in the South Korean city.—
Madeleine Janz,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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No folder of papers could be left blank.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
30 Mar. 2026
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In 1916-17, de Sitter published three papers exploring relativity’s possibilities.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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Students can specialize in design, marketing, and production and graduate with industry certifications from Dallas College.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Within 120 days, California's Department of General Services and Department of Technology will submit recommendations for new AI‑related vendor certifications which would allow firms to attest to responsible AI governance and public‑safety protections.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Proposed by MKs Simcha Rotman and Yulia Malinovsky, the law establishes the practical mechanisms — procedural and evidentiary — to secure convictions of Nukhba terrorists, after which the death penalty could be imposed.—
Benjamin Weinthal , Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The draft legislation establishes safety standards, insurance requirements and data privacy protections.—
John Seng,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Their willingness to adapt demonstrates forward-thinking leadership from BORA.—
Ian Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Simpson’s paradox demonstrates how counterintuitive statistics can be This article is from Proof Positive, our friendly newsletter that explores the joys and peculiarities of math.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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