on record

phrase

Synonyms of on recordnext
1
: in the position of having publicly declared oneself
went on record as opposed to higher taxes
2
: being known, published, or documented
the judge's opinion is on record

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And the number of buyers -- roughly 929,000 -- represented the fewest on record dating back to 2013, while the tally of sellers jumped to its highest level since 2020. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026 The 2026 midterm elections are set to become the most expensive on record, as Republicans pour cash into battleground races to defy history and maintain control of Congress. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2026 And the number of buyers — roughly 929,000 — represented the fewest on record dating back to 2013, while the tally of sellers jumped to its highest level since 2020. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 During the very strong 2015-16 El Niño, New York City had one of its warmest winters on record according to the National Weather Service. — Sam Hart, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on record

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“On record.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20record. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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