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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
Matthew Kelly
april 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Equipped with advanced sensors, this tracker logs various metrics including calories burned, distance, steps and more.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s franchise-cornerstone money handed out before Emerson even logs his first MLB at-bat.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The system includes theft alerts, wireless software updates, an anti-wheelie function for technical climbs, and automatic jump detection that logs air time for riders tracking their progression.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Yes, Luma can recognize up to 10 cats and logs each of their activity individually.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
The plan is for Cole to throw two frames before Weathers logs a few innings.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
The set logs the biggest week for any album by units in five months, and also marks Styles’ fourth leader.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
Approach improves transparency and trust in autonomous systems Similar to the flight data recorders used in aircraft, the system continuously logs information about the drone’s performance.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 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
The fraternity’s student organization status has been revoked through spring 2031, according to an online database that logs KU student groups’ conduct violations.
—Matthew Kelly
april 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Equipped with advanced sensors, this tracker logs various metrics including calories burned, distance, steps and more.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s franchise-cornerstone money handed out before Emerson even logs his first MLB at-bat.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The system includes theft alerts, wireless software updates, an anti-wheelie function for technical climbs, and automatic jump detection that logs air time for riders tracking their progression.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Yes, Luma can recognize up to 10 cats and logs each of their activity individually.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
The plan is for Cole to throw two frames before Weathers logs a few innings.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
The set logs the biggest week for any album by units in five months, and also marks Styles’ fourth leader.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
Approach improves transparency and trust in autonomous systems Similar to the flight data recorders used in aircraft, the system continuously logs information about the drone’s performance.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 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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Noncitizen voting is rare The Heritage Foundation’s database of election fraud records 30 cases in Missouri between 1982 and 2025.—
Jack Harvel
April 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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The memoir records the workings of Mughal rule, describing dealings with courtiers and envoys.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Our goal is to fix that by making sure every team wins at least one award this season, no matter how esoteric.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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If Hall wins the election against Morgan, who is vying for his fourth term in office, then a special election would be held, Bustilloz said.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
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Trump has now dispatched thousands of Marines to the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal reports.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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Another promising advance in the fight against cancer is being studied at the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, reports Nexstar’s KXAN.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2026
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In many cases, physicians can substitute a generic drug or recommend a similar treatment that achieves the same outcome at a lower price.—
Deidre Popovich,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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Some users have found that microdosing, or taking the drug in small amounts, achieves the best health outcomes, but some experts warn against it.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Pick Up Pigeons, who have collected more than 16,000 pounds of garbage since its founding in 2023, have found diaries, boxes of onions and psychedelic mushroom chocolate.—
TIM CRAIG THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2026
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The diaries also included criticism of the Great Leap Forward, an industrialization program championed by Mao from 1958 to 1961 that caused a famine estimated to have killed as many as 40 million people.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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Brandy Monk-Payton, a professor of communication and media studies at Fordham University and contributor to the book Watching While Black Rebooted, notes that Hollywood seemingly needs to be continually reminded of the buying power of underrepresented groups.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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The report notes that a big increase in supply is pummeling the south and west.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The example helped the Bruins get through a night when an offense that typically scores 84 points per game was held to its lowest output of the season.—
Haley Sawyer,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Reese Atwood gets Texas the lead with a 2-RBI single up the middle that scores Kayden Henry and Leighann Goode.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But the loud complaints about the Iran war emanating from the far right are not insignificant — for instance, from podcasters Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly and political journals like The American Conservative.—
David M. Drucker,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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There’s no such thing as having too many journals, so a personalized journal, along with a colorful new pen or two, would be perfect for creative types.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Logs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logs. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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