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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2
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
The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips.
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Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The Louisville Kings beat the DC Defenders 33-30 after logging three interceptions and seeing Tyler Hudson log a 92-yard kick return touchdown.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Huey went 11-for-17 in the four-game state finals, logging five home runs and 12 RBIs.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2026
Daniel, who spent years in the plush comfort of Silicon Valley tech roles — unlimited PTO, big teams, no broken dryers — is logging something closer to 60 hours a week now, bouncing between laptop, factory floor, and a dairy farm eight miles up the road.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Sullivan has been to space three times, logging more than 532 hours there.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
After logging dozens of flights this year, PEOPLE editors have narrowed down the best styles that balance comfort and polish for long travel days.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Second-year forward Aneesah Morrow was once again a bright spot for Connecticut, logging her second straight double-double off the bench with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Wembanyama was ejected after logging only 12 minutes.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 May 2026
Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The Louisville Kings beat the DC Defenders 33-30 after logging three interceptions and seeing Tyler Hudson log a 92-yard kick return touchdown.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Huey went 11-for-17 in the four-game state finals, logging five home runs and 12 RBIs.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2026
Daniel, who spent years in the plush comfort of Silicon Valley tech roles — unlimited PTO, big teams, no broken dryers — is logging something closer to 60 hours a week now, bouncing between laptop, factory floor, and a dairy farm eight miles up the road.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Sullivan has been to space three times, logging more than 532 hours there.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
After logging dozens of flights this year, PEOPLE editors have narrowed down the best styles that balance comfort and polish for long travel days.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Second-year forward Aneesah Morrow was once again a bright spot for Connecticut, logging her second straight double-double off the bench with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Wembanyama was ejected after logging only 12 minutes.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for logging
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Austin has started a total of six games since being selected in the seventh round in 2023, recording two picks and allowing quarterbacks to complete only 50% of their passes for just four touchdowns.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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The boy refused and began recording their interaction on his cellphone.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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The government succeeded in reversing the fiscal deficit and achieving a budget surplus — a rare result in Argentina’s recent history — but the social cost of the austerity measures has drawn criticism.—
Clara Preve,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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However, achieving strong nonlinear optical switching at extremely low energies in a compact nanocavity platform has remained a major challenge.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Certain mascaras, foundations and lip products contain PFAS as a texture agent, and some dental floss brands have historically used PFAS coatings, per NRDC reporting from September 2025.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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Extensive fraud in sales transaction reporting likely means the state has lost out on millions of dollars in marijuana excise tax revenue while businesses that follow the law have paid more than their fair share, industry insiders claim.—
Christopher Osher,
ProPublica,
15 May 2026
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The greatest clutch player in the history of the sport did it again, scoring the game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory to end the Frost’s dynasty run, and pushing Montreal to the first PWHL Walter Cup Finals in team history.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Despite winning a landslide election victory in July 2024, Labour’s popularity has sunk and Starmer is getting much of the blame.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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To prepare for the release of the 1926 census, archivists spent nearly three years conserving, digitizing and transcribing the decades-old data, McBride said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 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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Success will be determined around that goal — either attaining it or at minimum, looking like a real threat to do so.—
Varun Shankar,
Houston Chronicle,
4 May 2026
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Granted, his policy regarding Iran not attaining a nuclear weapon is a good one.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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As beef becomes increasingly expensive for many Argentine families, chicken and pork are gaining ground as cheaper alternatives.—
Clara Preve,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Now gaining critical weight, Pijama offers at least one solution for the times, ones of ever contracting sales.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The Rams were mentioned with a Colorado Avalanche logo making fun of their GM wearing an Avalanche jersey in the NFL Draft room.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Segovia said that Texas should focus on making healthcare more accessible to those who struggle to afford it, rather than targeting care for the less than 1% of Texans who are trans.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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“Logging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logging. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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