1
as in chronology
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
the town paper published a record of the debate, as well as a synopsis of each candidate's stance on the major questions
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2
as in annals
an account of important events in the order in which they happened
historical records on the rise of the Roman Empire are plentiful
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1
as in to log
to make a written note of
the reporter recorded the events of the evening in her notebook for later reference
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as in to list
to put (someone or something) on a list
he was recorded as having been a passenger on that ill-fated ship, but his body was never recovered
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Recent Examples of record
John Werner, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
After 22 seasons, Thompson remains on the show and now holds the record for longest-running cast member, but has no plans to leave any time soon.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 5 Apr. 2025
C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Reds star Elly De La Cruz hit two home runs and recorded seven RBI on Monday — his first time using a torpedo bat.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In China, for instance, strict data localization laws require hospitals to keep patient records on-premise, fueling demand for private AI deployments.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
After 22 seasons, Thompson remains on the show and now holds the record for longest-running cast member, but has no plans to leave any time soon.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
Even worse, the duo recorded zero interceptions and just one turnover between them — a Holland forced fumble in Week 1.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Reds star Elly De La Cruz hit two home runs and recorded seven RBI on Monday — his first time using a torpedo bat.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for record
Noun
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The committee has maintained a chronology of U.S. business cycles since its creation in 1978.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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One of the most disorientating aspects of With Love, Meghan is its Christopher Nolan–esque approach to chronology.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The album’s success has been undeniable, logging the biggest streaming week for any project since Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department last May.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Since exiting Moschino, Scott has logged a few collaborations with SpoiledChild, the hair and skin care brand launched by Oddity in 2022.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Today, Ford is listed at -1400 over Mattice, who is a +600 betting underdog.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The federal lawsuit filed April 4 lists the city of North Ridgeville and three individuals as defendants.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This reframing has the potential to catalyze one of the most significant capital redeployments in modern U.S. history.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Thanks to his tire advantage for the second stint, Antonelli also became the youngest driver in F1 history to set the fastest lap in a grand prix, this time by a more comfortable margin.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While the film refers to the name of the classic 1960s rock band, The Doors is largely a chronicle of Morrison’s life and career before his death at age 27 in July of 1971.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The critical hit chronicles the Munich massacre during the 1972 Summer Olympics from the perspective of the ABC Sports television crew.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Kansas City police responded to that home after a 911 caller reported that someone had come to their door reporting that her mother’s ex-boyfriend shot her mother and shot at her.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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There have been no arrests or updates made regarding the incidents with Star as of Monday, reports Alaska Public Media.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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When Zdeno Chara arrived in Boston and slapped the ‘C’ on his chest in 2006, the Bruins entered an era of strong leadership and built a winning culture.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Neptune entering Aries asks you to surrender an outdated ego.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
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Sponsors have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Record.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/record. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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