DOCUMENT Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈdä-kyə-mənt

Definition of document

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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verb

ˈdä-kyə-ˌment

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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Noun

The commission and its inspectors general would have full independent statutory subpoena power to compel documents and testimony during investigations, an independent budget and independent authority to release reports after finding wrongdoing. — Collin Corbett, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Robert Manuel Nacionales Tafoya, at the time the Baldwin Park city attorney, drafted up the legal documents that funneled the money from Chavez’s firm to Pacheco and worked with Pacheco to deliver the permits, prosecutors say. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Verb

Blogger Alfonso Robinson has been documenting the activity for Hat City Blog. — Tony Aiello, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 Over the course of the separation, as documented in Death of the Pastor’s Wife, John-Paul allegedly sent a relentless stream of text messages to Mica and some of her friends and family members. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for document

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Noun

The National Golf Foundation said in May that the number of female on-course golfers rose 45 percent form 2020 to 2025.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
For the two-part exposé, written in diary form, Steinem assumed a fake identity and accepted a job for several weeks as a bunny.

— Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of form

Noun

But don't expect my import certificate idea to go down there with Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations or anything.

— Alex Crippen, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
The analysis, which includes a searchable database, covers nearly 3,000 certificate, associate and bachelor programs at private, nonprofit and public universities across California.

— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of certificate

Noun

Maduro’s lawyers argued in papers filed Wednesday in Manhattan federal court that the indictment must be dismissed because heads of sovereign states are immune from criminal prosecution in foreign courts.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Ned Sampson, whose naïve dedication is starting to turn the paper around, is feeling happy both at work and in love, thanks to his budding romance with reporter Mare (Chelsea Frei).

— Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of paper

Noun

Technical sheets and certification data The release of ElectroFlex broadens the technical work at SolarWindow, which previously focused on liquid coatings that turn building window glass into power-generating surfaces.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Digital passports are now accessible directly on Tod’s website, giving shoppers information on materials, production processes, locations and company certifications.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of certification

Verb

Its immediate goal is to establish pilot-scale production while continuing to develop partnerships across the fusion and advanced nuclear industries.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Once an account is established, parents, guardians, grandparents and others can also contribute up to $5,000 per year until the year before the beneficiary turns 18.

— Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of establish

Verb

Series 4000 clears endurance tests The Series 4000 earned certification after completing two 720-hour durability tests, demonstrating its ability to operate through extended autonomous missions.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Organizations can identify employees whose demonstrated capabilities already align closely with the requirements of the new role, estimate the training needed to close remaining gaps and accelerate development plans with far greater confidence.

— Raghu Krishnaiah, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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