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as in recording
to make a written note of
the station captain logged the arrest and then left for home
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as in achieving
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 logging
Just after my first stint as a tree-sitter, in April, logging in the area was halted until August.
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Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Gwath, after logging just five minutes in the previous game at Colorado State, was inserted into the starting lineup alongside Harrington.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Busch put up those team-best numbers despite logging only the seventh-most plate appearances by a Cub last year.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
But with more young players logging meaningful minutes for the Heat this season, patience is required from Adebayo, Spoelstra and everybody involved.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The stock has been a perennial winner for investors, logging just six down years since its initial public offering in 2002.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Strong posted her seventh double-double of the season to power the Huskies in an 83-69 win at Villanova on Wednesday, logging 21 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, five steals and three blocks.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms.
—Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Expense trackers and budgeting apps can make these check-ins easier, especially if logging into multiple accounts feels overwhelming.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Gwath, after logging just five minutes in the previous game at Colorado State, was inserted into the starting lineup alongside Harrington.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Busch put up those team-best numbers despite logging only the seventh-most plate appearances by a Cub last year.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
But with more young players logging meaningful minutes for the Heat this season, patience is required from Adebayo, Spoelstra and everybody involved.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The stock has been a perennial winner for investors, logging just six down years since its initial public offering in 2002.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Strong posted her seventh double-double of the season to power the Huskies in an 83-69 win at Villanova on Wednesday, logging 21 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, five steals and three blocks.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms.
—Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Expense trackers and budgeting apps can make these check-ins easier, especially if logging into multiple accounts feels overwhelming.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for logging
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Evans was a spark off the bench, recording eight points, including two 3-pointers, while grabbing two rebounds.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Texas Democratic turnout significantly exceeded Republican participation in the primary, with Democrats recording a 19% turnout compared to Republicans’ 7% in Dallas County, potentially indicating enthusiasm for Democratic candidates rather than preference for a particular ideological stance[1].—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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With this route, a debt relief expert will negotiate with creditors on your behalf, often achieving comparable or even better reductions than taking the DIY approach.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The different procedures have their own risks and benefits, but generally speaking, people with diabetes who receive weight loss surgery lose about 20 percent of their body mass and have significant blood sugar improvements, often achieving lasting diabetes remission.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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One day, Clark, who rides his recumbent bike into the city, is reporting on a cyclone when he nearly gets decapitated by a flying stop sign.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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There is no state law that says dog owners must pick up after their animals, according to reporting from the Detroit Free Press.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Some Republicans are worried about Paxton’s chances in a general election as the GOP tries to keep control of the Senate in November, and worry that money will need to be spent in Texas that could otherwise go toward winning battleground states, according to Politico.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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In the end, Democratic voters appeared to side with Talarico’s argument that winning in Texas would require not only energizing the base but also persuading voters who have grown uncomfortable with Republican leadership.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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But while many health care providers already are using AI for administrative duties, such as transcribing patient visits, using it to help diagnose people is still a relatively new field.—
Cal Matters,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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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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Oakland’s leaders envision their town attaining similar big-city status.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The monks practice and teach Vipassana meditation, an ancient Indian technique taught by the Buddha as core to attaining enlightenment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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African Americans make up about 7% of players — still underrepresented, but gaining ground in a game that hasn't always shared the court.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Pakistan and neighboring India, both nuclear armed powers, have periodically engaged in wars, clashes and skirmishes since gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1947.—
Munir Ahmed,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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In June, his twin sons transferred to his alma mater from a Detroit prep school with hopes of making their papa proud and lifting the town’s spirit.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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But, since staying cozy is key for making it through long travel days, the Trendy Queen 2-piece Matching Lounge Set is an excellent alternative that’s more form-fitting without feeling restrictive.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Logging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logging. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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