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as in records
to make a written note of
the station captain logged the arrest and then left for home
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as in wins
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 logs
Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
The police department logs 306 chases in 2016.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Imagine that — a student logs into their course website and sees the entire textbook available to them at no cost.
—Austin Barraza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Attackers can infect the web application of a controller, allowing the malware to execute within the web browser of any engineer or operator who logs in to manage the plant.
—Saman Zonouz, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Attackers can infect the web application of a controller, allowing the malware to execute within the web browser of any engineer or operator who logs in to manage the plant.
—Saman Zonouz, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
There is a sense of relief as Stephen Garrett logs into our video call.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2026
Every year, the park logs more than twelve million visits, some of which go poorly.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Carefully cut logs crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The logs are precision-fitted, showcasing the artistry of traditional log construction.
—Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported five new cases of measles in Canyon County in January, according to the state’s measles dashboard, which logs cases by county, age and vaccination status.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
The police department logs 306 chases in 2016.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Imagine that — a student logs into their course website and sees the entire textbook available to them at no cost.
—Austin Barraza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Attackers can infect the web application of a controller, allowing the malware to execute within the web browser of any engineer or operator who logs in to manage the plant.
—Saman Zonouz, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Attackers can infect the web application of a controller, allowing the malware to execute within the web browser of any engineer or operator who logs in to manage the plant.
—Saman Zonouz, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
There is a sense of relief as Stephen Garrett logs into our video call.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2026
Every year, the park logs more than twelve million visits, some of which go poorly.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Carefully cut logs crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Noun
Closer images reveal a more substantial structure with a pointed roof, made from logs and foliage, housing a log table and several bags, rope and a helmet hanging from the rafters which are covered by a plastic tarpaulin.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The logs are precision-fitted, showcasing the artistry of traditional log construction.
—Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for logs
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Mount Sharp records a distinct chapter of Mars' changing ancient climate.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Florida high schoolers who have behavioral health threat assessment records in their file would also have those records transferred to their higher education institution.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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No other team has had more than five multi-goal comeback wins this season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Teresa jeans deliver an on-trend silhouette that’s tailored yet wide-leg, plus a subtle—but appreciated—lifting and smoothing effect that wins shoppers over again and again.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To this end, CNBC reports, NASA now plans to return the rocket ot the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) for repairs.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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Now, the fundraiser is under review, with questions over the organizers and who will receive the proceeds, San Francisco Chronicle reports.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When exposed to sunlight, the system achieves 80% charging efficiency.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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For an affordable alternative, Quince’s Mongolian Cashmere Polo Sweater achieves the same put-together look for less.—
Kristine Thomason,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Besides 8mm home movies and videos, there are glimpses of professional photographer Linda’s extraordinary portraits of famous musicians, and Paul’s diaries and handwritten lyric sheets.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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His diaries have been edited for clarity and length, as told to senior writer Michael Russo.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jonathan Turley, a professor at George Washington University's law school and a legal analyst, notes that the court's ruling only applies in the Illinois district where it is located.—
EMILY HEIL THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Fleming’s sets feel like an interpretative dance-heavy trip through one person’s notes app list of intrusive thoughts.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Also in the top 10 of the latest Billboard 200, Brent Faiyaz captures his second top 10 with the debut of Icon, while Charli xcx scores her third top 10 with the arrival of her soundtrack to the film Wuthering Heights.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
22 Feb. 2026
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Then Mitch Marner scores a massive goal to send them to the semis.—
Chris Pronger,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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He’s published some great short fiction in The Literary Review, The New Orleans Review, and other journals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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The most important measures of scholars’ work were writing, publishing their work in respected journals and having other researchers cite those studies.—
Barret Michalec,
The Conversation,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Logs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logs. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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