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verb

past tense of document

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Recent Examples of documented
Verb
Both rank among the biggest invertebrates ever documented. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 The art center opened on Dartmouth’s campus in 2012, thanks to a $48 million gift from billionaire financier and art collector—and 1973 Dartmouth alum—Leon Black and his wife Debra, whose friendship and business dealings with Jeffrey Epstein are well documented. Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 The loan will stop in its tracks until the mystery money is cleared up and properly documented. Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026 The season 22 premiere will include a tribute to Meadows, and subsequent episodes will include footage of Todd as filmed in the weeks documented prior to his death. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026 The biggest problem — among others documented in a good feature this week by cleantech researcher Michael Thomas — was the company’s decision to go public before securing a primary tenant. Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026 It has long been documented that heart cells have a limited ability to regenerate themselves, which is often a problem for patients with severe heart failure. Anil Oza, STAT, 23 Apr. 2026 The discovery quickly turned a historic burial site into one of the most significant pollinator habitats ever documented. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026 The local department hasn’t documented evidence chain of custody with handwritten notes in a log for at least a decade, Dahlinger said. Kevin Fixler april 23, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for documented
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, software stocks are getting hammered as coding tools from Anthropic and others threaten to disrupt established companies.
    Jordan Novet, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Overall, the impression prevails that journalists, at least in routine reporting, use digital tools only as a new access route to established sources.
    Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Sixteen years, zero decay The battery prototype demonstrated endurance, maintaining a stable structure and perfect reversibility over 6,000 cycles — equivalent to more than 16 years of daily operation — with zero loss in storage capacity.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Despite the child molestation claims that plagued Jackson for decades, his fans have demonstrated a number of times that the answer is yes.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • But there is a point where the prediction shapes and manipulates the actual outcome.
    Editorial, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
  • There are actual green onions, peppers, and lots of sausage in there.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Carlos Correa proved to be his toughest matchup of the day, as the Astros’ shortstop crushed a bases-empty blast off the southpaw in the sixth inning to tie the game at two.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
  • The Lakers finished the regular season 22-8 in clutch situations, and that poise proved decisive once more.
    Dan Woike, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • And scratched nonstick pans are a real concern for most home cooks.
    Jennifer Zyman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The milquetoast nature of the statement — with its measured language and nonexistent call to action — and the broader absence of real accountability have nagged at me for weeks.
    Uzma Rentia, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • An annual Impact Report that covers the full picture—from traceability and supply chain transparency to progress on materials, carbon and chemical management—is one way the brand provides a clear and verifiable view into its business.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • In several cases, no verifiable matches were found.
    Albinson Linares, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Some genuine hardhat-lunch pail, hand-in-the-dirt stuff with foundation anchored in cement, not sand.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Pinky knows this, hence her genuine tears with the lawyer, though sometimes the mask starts to drop.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • This Oxo spinner remains one of the most reliable options, with a smooth pump mechanism and sturdy construction that holds up better than most.
    Jennifer Zyman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
  • In his first varsity season, the junior infielder/pitcher has developed into a reliable reliever for the Warriors.
    Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026

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“Documented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documented. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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