1
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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2
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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as in logbook
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Recent Examples of log
Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
However, the Child Protection Ombudsman’s review found the information in the log was often missing, Villafuerte said.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Connor Greene, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
In August, job openings plummeted by 115,000 positions to 188,000 in construction, which logged its second-largest monthly decrease of openings on record.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
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Verb
But the Bears’ mistake log from Sunday in Vegas also included holding fouls against receiver Olamide Zaccheaus and guard Jonah Jackson and a shotgun snap that whistled past Williams’ left hip and resulted in a loss of 19 at a key juncture in the fourth quarter.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
However, the Child Protection Ombudsman’s review found the information in the log was often missing, Villafuerte said.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
The city of Memphis, meanwhile, launched a website where residents can log complaints and keep abreast of the presence of federal agents in the city.
—Connor Greene, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
In August, job openings plummeted by 115,000 positions to 188,000 in construction, which logged its second-largest monthly decrease of openings on record.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for log
Verb
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The American Library Association says 2,452 unique book titles were challenged in 2024, while PEN America recorded 3,752 unique titles.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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And if that concoction of unpredictable strengths wasn’t enough, Florida even won in special teams, blocking a Texas punt for a safety in the second quarter.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Also of note, four panelists are picking the Houston Texans to beat the Baltimore Ravens without Lamar Jackson, while two are projecting the Ravens to win by a field goal in a tight matchup.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Acting Detective Inspector Cindy Searle told ABC that authorities were working on trying to piece together the boat's movements from when Champagne made his last entry into the logbook to when it was spotted late Saturday night.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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The logbook feature can also be helpful in recording anything suspicious that may need to be monitored.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Weak to light shaking was recorded, and people in several cities - such as Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake and Angelus Oaks - reported experiencing the tremor, according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Instead, hang up, report the number and details of the scam to the sheriff's office or local police.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Smart nutrition management all through the season always works better than trying to achieve stunning results with last minute fertilizer fixes.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The 22-game run lasted from January 16, 1897, to September 18 later that year and helped the Birmingham club do the double of league title and FA Cup in the spring — something that wouldn’t be achieved again until Tottenham Hotspur replicated it in 1960-61.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Topic and Tango have also had full diaries.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Their real-life memories are drawn from sources like letters and diaries and voiced by an all-star cast that includes southeast Michigan’s Jeff Daniels, who narrates the words of Thomas Jefferson.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But many of the available tools are focused on reducing administrative burden by transcribing clinical visits, drafting notes and formulating appeal letters.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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True to his reputation as a naturalist, Shakespeare had transcribed a duet of love and partnership between two owls as part of a song of lust and merriment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Holders of this visa may qualify to adjust their status and attain a green card.—
Naveed Jamali,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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Try Oribe’s Styling Butter Curl Enhancing Crème, made with olive and avocado oils to attain deeply penetrating hydration.—
Talia Gutierrez,
Glamour,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Log.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/log. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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