1
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
But that’s no more true than thinking that logging a count of reps is the goal of bodybuilding.
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ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
Decimated by logging in the 1800s and early 1900s, nearly all of the remaining groves are preserved on public land within Yosemite National Park, Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park, Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Sequoia National Forest.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Many old logging roads and gameland roads, closed to vehicles, lead to good ledges at the top of the mountains.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
Made with a durable leather upper and rubber sole, these boots are meant for logging some serious steps while traveling.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
Americans certainly do not want to hear that the driver next to them completed training in three days, or earned a credential simply by logging a set number of hours.
—Samantha Greenberg, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Traynere, the former Democratic Leader, was accused of logging into the email account of then-County Board Chair Judy Ogalla, a Republican, in 2024.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Scheierman has stood atop the Celtics’ pile of energetic young wings for the past two months, logging at least 17 minutes in each of the last 29 games.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Caminero went deep in the fourth, driving a very low splitter out to left, also logging his first RBI.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
Decimated by logging in the 1800s and early 1900s, nearly all of the remaining groves are preserved on public land within Yosemite National Park, Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park, Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Sequoia National Forest.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Many old logging roads and gameland roads, closed to vehicles, lead to good ledges at the top of the mountains.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
Made with a durable leather upper and rubber sole, these boots are meant for logging some serious steps while traveling.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
Americans certainly do not want to hear that the driver next to them completed training in three days, or earned a credential simply by logging a set number of hours.
—Samantha Greenberg, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Traynere, the former Democratic Leader, was accused of logging into the email account of then-County Board Chair Judy Ogalla, a Republican, in 2024.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Scheierman has stood atop the Celtics’ pile of energetic young wings for the past two months, logging at least 17 minutes in each of the last 29 games.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Caminero went deep in the fourth, driving a very low splitter out to left, also logging his first RBI.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for logging
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Walker has been crafty on the base paths, recording two steals on two attempts.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Fortunately, the New York State Writers Institute at the University at Albany has been methodically recording thousands of writers’ events since 1983, when it was founded by the novelist William Kennedy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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Humanity has never built an outpost on a world beyond Earth before, after all, so achieving that grand vision will be a heavy lift.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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In my view, understanding the obstacles to change is a critical step toward achieving this goal.—
Marie Helweg-Larsen,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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After months of surveillance, deputies received a call reporting an active burglary and arrested Daniel Osorio-Valencia at the scene, investigators said.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The Associated Press contributed reporting.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Seattle's four-game winning streak ended.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Kings had their five-game winning streak halted.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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With the advancement of technology, there is now a transcribing tool on hand, but Warner says, human transcribing is not only faster, but 99% accurate.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 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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Presenting decent, competitive teams with the prospect of attaining the best lottery odds will only further encourage those in the middle of the standings to hold a fire sale at the trade deadline to try to drop down.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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The first season ended on a final note, and became wildly popular upon its 2023 release, attaining the coveted top spot on the streaming viewership rankings and winning eight Emmys.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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At the western edge of the city, where San Francisco meets the Pacific Ocean, skateboarding is gaining new ground.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Along with other conflicts, terrorist attacks, and the detritus of previous wars, bomb detection and disposal units are gaining far too much experience in dealing with such threats to life and limb as well as learning from the painful examples of others.—
David Szondy
April 11,
New Atlas,
11 Apr. 2026
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That’s what really brings me satisfaction in making art.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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And falling into just following a viral recipe, but not making other modifications, doesn't actually support baseline and metabolic health.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Logging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logging. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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