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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
Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
During a hearing on Monday, a Collin County judge set his bond at $250,000, online court records show.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025
Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
The Current didn’t record a shot in the second half and mostly played on cruise control.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
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Noun
But court records reveal that the HOA was lenient on this particular rule at the time and knew of other households that had chickens.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
During a hearing on Monday, a Collin County judge set his bond at $250,000, online court records show.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
None of the five amateurs in this year’s field managed to record a round under par on Thursday or Friday, though Justin Hastings — the winner of the Latin America Amateur Championship — shot an even-par 72 on Thursday.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
The Current didn’t record a shot in the second half and mostly played on cruise control.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for record
Noun
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Instead, Hubris contains numerous errors concerning chronology, geography, and election details and even misidentifies NATO’s founding members.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Apr. 2025
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Hood never shows this chronology to Helen, but lays it out—with some redactions—for the reader.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But the biggest spring mover might have been a senior who played in all 16 games last season and logged nearly 400 snaps.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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That set topped out at just 135 weeks on the Billboard 200 — not even half the time logged by its more successful counterpart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Yes Please list the highlights of your civic involvement/activism in the city of Fort Worth: Served on Fort Worth City Council since 2023 Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding?—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ahead of the match, Washington listed eleven players as unavailable, including star forward Trinity Rodman, who stepped away from team activities to address her continuing back issues.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Moments like Friday showcase growth for Lindor, 31, who became the fifth shortstop in major-league history to reach 250 home runs.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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At the time of his death, Carter was the longest living president in American history.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Its first season chronicles one exceptionally grueling 15-hour shift inside an emergency room at a fictional hospital in Pittsburgh, told one hour at a time, in real time.—
Jeremy D. Larson,
Pitchfork,
11 Apr. 2025
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House of the Dragon chronicles the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragon, an event that didn’t just happen overnight.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Current Incidents: There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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Global automotive industry: Ford vice chair warns that advanced Chinese automakers threaten US industry This news was first reported by the Wall Street Journal, but Ford spokeswoman Jess Enoch declined to comment on specific export changes.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And that’s a parting advice from Anis to anyone looking to enter the space.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for the Morning Report newsletter In today’s issue: Abrego Garcia entering diplomatic slipstream?—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
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Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS BLAST FROM THE PAST – NFL legend's viral draft story resurfaces ahead of event.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
24 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 juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Record.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/record. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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