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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
Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Sunscreen is a non-negotiable for Qantas’ Airport Customer Experience Manager, Travys Carinci, who logs an average of 60,000 miles per month.
—Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
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
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
Researchers found geckos on cave walls, tucked into crevices, moving along dry vines and logs beside trails.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Sunscreen is a non-negotiable for Qantas’ Airport Customer Experience Manager, Travys Carinci, who logs an average of 60,000 miles per month.
—Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
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
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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Costco reports its latest quarter after Thursday's close .—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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Hedge funds and banks in the UAE have been forced into contingency planning after the Iranian strikes on the country, Bloomberg reports.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
1 Mar. 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
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Insurers may deny their requests to turn over detailed claim files, including adjusters’ field notes, mental impressions or diaries generated when investigating damage claims.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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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
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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Reece Atwood tags her with an RBI single off the left-field wall that scores Kayden Henry, MaTaia Lawson follows with a 2-RBI single into right, and Jaycie Nichols bounces another single up the middle.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Reynoso scores United’s 300th regular-season goal on July 15.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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However, Secretary Kennedy has made no secret of his disdain for mainstream medical journals.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2026
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For decades, pharmaceutical marketing focused on physicians by advertising in medical journals, visits by sales representatives and providing free samples.—
Anna Chorniy,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Logs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logs. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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