LOG Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of log

as in to record

to make a written note of the station captain logged the arrest and then left for home

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as in to win

to obtain (as a goal) through effort an actor who has logged a record number of Academy Award nominations in the course of her career

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Recent Examples of log

Verb

Finally, engineers will log subatomic decay variances to test basic physical laws. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026 Historically, mountain properties were trappers’ cabins, logging outposts or alpine dairy herding HQs. — Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Noun

Built in 1993, the log home is the most traditional in character, with a stone fireplace, an expansive industrial-style kitchen, and a great room topped by soaring ceilings and skylights. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026 On Saturday, just a few hours before news of Skubal joining the Dodgers broke, lefty reliever Charlie Barnes officially opted out of his Dodgers deal and elected free agency, according to the transaction log. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for log

Recent Examples of Synonyms for log

Verb

Across Asia, thousands of first-time investors have recently piled in to stock markets, hoping to cash in on the massive tech boom that boosted indexes in Taiwan, South Korea and Japan to record highs earlier this year.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Paul Sewald came in to record the final out after Kevin Ginkel allowed two hits and two walks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of record

Verb

Louis Varland tied the game in the ninth, and the Cubs won 3-2 in 11 innings when Crow-Armstrong scored from second after stealing third and coming home on a throwing error by catcher Brandon Valenzuela.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Surprisingly, Liverpool have won the FA Cup just once in the last 20 seasons, and the Reds are 7/1 to get their hands on the oldest trophy in world football.

— Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of win

Noun

The law also requires cruise lines to maintain a logbook of all complaints of serious crimes and to report these to the nearest FBI field office as soon as possible.

— Christopher Elliott, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2026
The city began using the logbooks after Deegan took office in July 2023.

— David Bauerlein, Florida Times-Union, 26 Jan. 2026

Definition of logbook

Verb

The incident occurred at an Embassy Suites, located in the 3400 block of International Boulevard in Hapeville, Fox 5 Atlanta reported.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026
The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office is handling the prosecution, 11 Alive reported.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of report

Verb

Alternatively, take in views of a different sort on the islands of Møn and Nyord, both of which have achieved Dark Sky Park designation; at nighttime, their unpolluted skies light up with stars.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Great leaders provide clear expectations and accountability while giving employees the freedom to determine how best to achieve those goals.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of achieve

Verb

For some elements, two of us – Chenier and Doris – recorded Wounaan speaking their material in Wounaan meu, and then transcribed and carefully translated them to preserve rich elements of Wounaan thought and language.

— Chenier Carpio Opua, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026
As the men transcribed hundreds of these messages, several themes surprised them.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of transcribe

Verb

One way to think about Mahler’s extravagant 90-minute exercise in his search for life’s meaning is as an exercise in attaining optimism in the face of tragedy.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
As of Tuesday morning, shares in SpaceX had plunged nearly 50% in value below a peak attained on June 16 in the frenzied aftermath of its IPO, which was the largest in history.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

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