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
Corley started 21 of 24 matches in her first NWSL season, scoring twice and logging two assists.
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Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The veteran back gained 111 and 164 rushing + receiving yards in the two games against the Rams in the regular season, logging 33 total touches.
—Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Investors could use some positive news after a wild week of trading, which ended with the S & P 500 logging a weekly decline.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Minutes-wise, both players are logging similar time as last year.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
With the Hornets’ road date with the Orlando Magic on Thursday night, Ball’s availability was preserved after logging 22 minutes against the Cavaliers.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
The animals were valued for their fur and often trapped and skinned, while logging destroyed much of their habitat.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
Lifestyle logging links daily habits to sleep and stress outcomes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Reynolds and Asuma each played more than 36 minutes against the Hawkeyes, with two freshman, Grayson Grove and Kai Shinholster, logging more than 15 apiece.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The veteran back gained 111 and 164 rushing + receiving yards in the two games against the Rams in the regular season, logging 33 total touches.
—Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Investors could use some positive news after a wild week of trading, which ended with the S & P 500 logging a weekly decline.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
Minutes-wise, both players are logging similar time as last year.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
With the Hornets’ road date with the Orlando Magic on Thursday night, Ball’s availability was preserved after logging 22 minutes against the Cavaliers.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
The animals were valued for their fur and often trapped and skinned, while logging destroyed much of their habitat.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
Lifestyle logging links daily habits to sleep and stress outcomes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Reynolds and Asuma each played more than 36 minutes against the Hawkeyes, with two freshman, Grayson Grove and Kai Shinholster, logging more than 15 apiece.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for logging
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By the end of the season, the Jets had set records for futility, so the firing was warranted — the Jets were the first team to ever go a full season without recording a single interception.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The report was based on two YouGov polls from 2018 and 2024, recording that the number of people who attended church at least once a month rose from 8% in 2018 to 12% in 2024.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
28 Jan. 2026
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Tangible goals include achieving zero plastic use in all guest rooms and implementing innovative systems like ice storage for energy efficiency and grey water water reuse for conservation.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Their expertise and pure joy for all the young talents growing and achieving through their guidance and support uplifts the enthusiastic energy of the teammates, their families and the entire ranch, according to the news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Employers will begin separately reporting these amounts in future years, but for now the IRS is allowing multiple documentation methods to ensure taxpayers can claim the deductions accurately.—
Emma Waldman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Revered biologist Jane Goodall is most associated with her careful observation and reporting on the complex lives and communities of chimpanzees.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Belichick also was one of the game's top defensive assistants before taking over in New England, winning two earlier Super Bowls as defensive coordinator for the New York Giants.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Penny Weaver is an award-winning journalist who covers crime, law enforcement, court proceedings and more for the River Valley Democrat-Gazette.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
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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But voicemails also have a blue dot next to the red phone number or name (along with text summarizing or transcribing the voicemail underneath if those settings are active).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
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Dual citizenship Henley & Partners is one of a number of companies that assists high-net-worth individuals in attaining dual citizenship around the globe.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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The monks practice and teach Vipassana meditation, an ancient Indian technique taught by the Buddha himself as core for attaining enlightenment.—
Deepa Bharath,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
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There are also a number of fascinating candidates who might need a couple of tries, along with returning fixtures who have been gaining momentum and could at some point hit the 75% threshold needed for election.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Since then, more pandas have arrived or were born locally, gaining a huge following.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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Justin Mesael Novoa, 21, was charged with making threatening interstate communications, including threats to assault or murder a federal law enforcement officer, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Minnesota goaltender Luca Di Pasquo was valiant on enemy ice, making 40 saves to keep the hosts from turning the game into a blowout.—
Tom Carothers,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Logging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logging. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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