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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
Brett Samuels, The Hill, 14 July 2025
The Elmo hacker’s posts also referenced documents relating to the Epstein case, which has been in the headlines again in recent days.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 July 2025
Among the cuts in the budget planning documents the mayor’s staff circulated this week:
Eliminating the Office of Innovation and Economic Development, a 17-person office dedicated to growing businesses in Miami-Dade.
—Miami Herald, 12 July 2025
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Noun
The handling of the documents has sparked infighting among officials in the Justice Department and at the FBI, including Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 14 July 2025
The Elmo hacker’s posts also referenced documents relating to the Epstein case, which has been in the headlines again in recent days.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
Verb
Keeping them active will boost your available credit, while also documenting your credit history.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 July 2025
Among the cuts in the budget planning documents the mayor’s staff circulated this week:
Eliminating the Office of Innovation and Economic Development, a 17-person office dedicated to growing businesses in Miami-Dade.
—Miami Herald, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for document
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Physical gold Holding on to physical gold, in the form of gold bars, is another way to invest, Hamilton Capital’s Munoz pointed out.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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Thus the payments and receipts cancel out in the form of an economic transfer.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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By several accounts, short-term training programs that offer certificates are the fastest-growing type of postsecondary credential in the United States.—
Staff,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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And as a public body, these certificates are published.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Verb
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India’s Prime Day 2025 lineup, scheduled July 12-14, proved to be popular with Prime Video members globally.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 July 2025
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This is what has proven to be the most strategic approach in my own life.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Though nothing outside could compete with the moment a uniformed attendant arrived bearing a two-tiered, Tiffany-blue box filled with desserts, accompanied by a souvenir menu with pop-up paper cutouts.—
Naomi Tomky,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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The Paper Plane mixes bourbon and Amaro Nonino, garnished with an adorable miniature paper airplane on the coupe rim.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Complementing their efforts in innovation is sustainability which has been recognised with a Gold certification from GreenStep Sustainable Tourism, a Canadian organization that evaluates and supports tourism businesses in their sustainable development efforts.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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After Black Sabbath, Osbourne launched a hugely successful solo career, with his first seven solo albums going on to earn multi-platinum certifications in the United States.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
22 July 2025
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The plan is the department's effort to establish a clear vision while seeking community input to create a roadmap for the department over the next five years.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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While people had always moved between the U.S.-Mexico border, migration increased exponentially after the U.S. government, facing a labor shortage in World War II, established the Bracero program, which brought millions of Mexican contract workers to the U.S.—
Jimmy Patino,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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By demonstrating ambition, clarity and joined up thinking locally, Manchester has built something that national government is now backing.—
Kath Mackay,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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This was demonstrated in a 2024 study evaluating the effectiveness of a turmeric-Boswellia formulation.10 Boswellia, also known as Indian frankincense, is an herbal extract that has been found to reduce inflammation.11 In this study, pain relief was quick.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
24 July 2025
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“Document.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/document. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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