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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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
Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
Even if the record isn’t broken, Wednesday will be one of the hottest.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2025
Thomas, who plays on the wing, also recorded six rebounds, three assists and a steal.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The records peaked at No. 42 and No. 52 on the Billboard 200, respectively.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
Even if the record isn’t broken, Wednesday will be one of the hottest.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
Audio captured by air traffic control recorded someone on the plane reporting before the crash that a door was open, and asking to land at the airport.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2025
Thomas, who plays on the wing, also recorded six rebounds, three assists and a steal.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for record
Noun
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Here is a chronology of how events unfolded: Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act on Friday by signing a proclamation, but didn't give a speech explaining the decision.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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With each option, the chronology of individual steps in the process changes.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The trail logs thousands of visitors each year, according to the group.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
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Bam Adebayo played 38 minutes against the Bulls just one night after logging 43 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Timberwolves, and Herro played 37 minutes against the Bulls after logging 39 minutes in Friday’s defeat to the Timberwolves while battling a lingering head cold.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Wilson then listed it in 2023 for $9.2 million before cutting his asking price to $8.5 million later that year.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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This position is listed as a full-time, remote job to oversee the business and development of Netflix’s flagship game franchises.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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California must take decisive action so that every student learns this history, and learns it well.—
Aya Shechter,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Patrick has a history of making their anniversaries special.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Ambitious short film chronicles daring flight of X-15 rocket plane test pilot (video) Going to SXSW 2025?—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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The gripping first season chronicles the rise of Nazaré from a sleepy fishing village to one of the most high-profile and death-defying surfing destinations in the world and season two continues the story with even more dizzying visuals (giant waves are filmed by drone).—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Fox 9 reported that the bill is still awaiting a vote in the state legislature.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Witnesses reported that other wrestlers and management intervened to de-escalate the situation, separating Cargill and Baszler.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Jennie entered the top 10 in 19 different countries – hitting No. 2 in Australia and Korea and No. 3 in the UK.—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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On the first visit, Jones took photos from inside the building of the window that the thieves used to enter the palace.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This alert is in effect until 7 p.m. Source: The National Weather Service This story was originally published March 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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Source: The National Weather Service This story was originally published March 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Record.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/record. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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