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adjective

Definition of documentednext
as in established

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documented

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verb

past tense of document
as in demonstrated
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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  1. established
  2. demonstrated
  3. actual
  4. proved
  5. real
  6. verifiable
  7. genuine
  8. reliable
Adjective
  • It’s set in contemporary London with a diverse cast of established and upcoming actors.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
  • At this stage, the immune system, which typically struggles to attack an established tumor, has a better chance of targeting individual cancer cells.
    — Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of established
Verb
  • Initially, the company demonstrated leadership in the energy sector by pledging to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • This demonstrated my problem-solving skills and showed leadership potential.
    — Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of demonstrated
Adjective
  • Or put differently, having your identity shaped by a history, culture, and language that is not American makes the question of identity an actual question.
    — Pia Lauritzen, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • And though Love is Blind has always been reliable in delivering both drama and actual love, Temptation Island is looking to up the stakes in both.
    — Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of actual
Verb
  • And many strikes proved far deadlier.
    — Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The second attempt for a preliminary injunction proved successful.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of proved
Adjective
  • Still and thankfully, the aforesaid incident doesn’t stop Lauren from attending a wedding with Sean in Palm Springs, which is when things take a real turn towards Lauren’s self-actualization.
    — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Major construction on the new building was completed in late last year, at which point scaffolding came down and the city got its first real view of the 900-foot-long concrete structure.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of real
Adjective
  • Americans should recommit to the mainstream media, who are the only news reporters who have journalistic standards like multiple sourcing, verifiable information and editorial review.
    — Letters to the Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Tailor messages to different audiences, and back claims with verifiable data to avoid greenwashing.
    — Mahmood Mirza, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of verifiable
Adjective
  • The Substack offers an unfiltered, genuine take on navigating the marketplace, from the highs of scoring a rare vintage gem to the lows of watching the dream item go out of stock.
    — Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Leaders must cultivate new skills to recognize complexity, evaluate situations accurately, and respond with genuine agility rather than default behaviors.
    — Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of genuine
Adjective
  • My government will keep our tariffs on until the Americans show us respect—and make credible, reliable commitments to free and fair trade.
    — Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The tech sector is turning to nuclear power after concluding that renewables alone won’t provide enough reliable power for their energy needs.
    — Pippa Stevens,Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
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