DOCUMENTS Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of document

as in forms

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 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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verb

present tense third-person singular of document

as in proves

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

This collects about 8,000 original documents and other elements linked to the house’s perfume and beauty archives, totaling about 5 percent of its full collection. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 The woman, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, sued the university; the fraternity, Chi Phi; her sorority, Tri Delta; and seven former Chi Phi members last month. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026 However, Axios’ source said the requests spanned more than 50 pages of questions and sought documents related to the incidents, internal security measures taken, and marketing materials that may suggest consumers were misled. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026 Nothing in the court documents suggests that Jolly knew about or was involved in the scheme laid out in the indictment, and he has not been accused of any wrongdoing. — Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 There, Boyles swerved into oncoming traffic, according to court documents. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026 The documents obtained by the Post showed 67 contributions above $10,000 as of late September. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 The new changes in the electoral law ease some requirements for candidates seeking office, eliminate the need for some financial documents and a mandatory medical certificate, and introduce electronic voter registration. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 Yasmany Moreno, another Cuban deportee in Bangui, said that upon arriving, the group had no visas or documents establishing their legal status in the country. — Mark Banchereau, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Verb

Contour clearly documents support for Windows 10 and Windows 11. — Sascha Brodsky, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026 The Fifth National Climate Assessment, published in November 2023, documents risks to health, infrastructure and agricultural productivity. — Akshaya Jha, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026 Kopple documents the case of Victor Hidalgo, a 24-year-old man who was working for a pharmacy delivery company in 2024 when a New York Fire Department vehicle hit his bicycle, killing him. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026 The United States now regularly documents cases of West Nile virus, along with rarer infections like eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and dengue fever. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Sep. 2026 The study documents just how important years of heavy snow are for recharging California’s groundwater aquifers. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 Our report documents a second, less-visible pattern running the other way. — Houman Akhavan, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 In a rare opportunity to look back, the Kith founder has partnered with Assouline to compile a book that documents 1,848 shoe collaborations from the brand’s 15-year history with Adidas, Asics, Clarks, New Balance, Nike, On and more. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Oasis recently released a new documentary, Don’t Look Back in Anger, which documents their reunion. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026

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Noun

All inspired by Rise & Fall’s signature knitwear and outerwear, the designs recast the language of clothing in sculptural forms, bringing together the softness of textiles and the presence of jewelry.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Most of these programs did not have physical forms in their original MCU incarnations, but appear in human form within the world inside Vision’s mind.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of forms

Noun

The minister presented al-Shahat and his wife with certificates of appreciation, and awarded them a trip to Saudi Arabia to perform the Umrah pilgrimage in recognition of his honesty and responsible conduct for not keeping the discovery to himself.

— Ahmed Shawkat, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Oeko-Tex also says a quarter of its certificates are retested through its quality control program.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of certificates

Verb

Nobody seriously argues that the gap proves our police, prosecutors, judges, and juries are biased against men.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
This specific task on his to-do list proves difficult when Dougal grows dissatisfied by the fight coming to a draw, both sides claiming victory, and both sides being seemingly okay with all of this.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of proves

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At Mekelle's Tigray Martyrs' Memorial Monument, former fighters lined up to register with the authorities, some carrying papers or sheltering under umbrellas.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
The papers are said to have contained highly sensitive information, some likely supplied by Germany’s intelligence partners – so the affair could have serious international ramifications at a time when Europe is facing grave security threats.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of papers

Noun

To prepare for a scuba diver’s worst nightmare, Abrams earned the necessary certifications.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
Boards and associations, such as the American Nurses Association, can issue certifications, as can private firms like Google.

— Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of certifications

Verb

The third book, A Court of Wings and Ruin, essentially wraps up Feyre’s story and establishes the storylines and characters that will propel the series forward.

— Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2026
The constitutional amendment establishes a 40-hour weekly limit and two rest days without reducing pay.

— Mauricio Savarese, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of establishes

Verb

Fu believes that example demonstrates the potential importance of direct diplomatic intervention, although the circumstances of Jin's release do not establish that such pressure would produce the same result in Wang's case.

— Mitch Picasso, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
As the movie demonstrates, Macdonald’s credentials as a comic’s comic were unassailable.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

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