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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
Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
For example, a model trained on a dataset of millions of dogs that logs only their age, weight and height will probably distinguish Chihuahuas from Great Danes with perfect accuracy.
—Carlos Gershenson, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025
Attackers can manage campaigns inside a control panel that logs traffic and activity.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Nov. 2025
One character opts to stay behind as her family logs in upcountry.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Furthermore, the files are stored in a system that logs the modification times of every file.
—Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
The agent logs only essential identifiers, avoids storing raw sensor data, caps how much and how often information is recorded, and disables third-party analytics by default.
—Keivan Navaie, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2025
Cut hard cheeses in cubes or bite-size chunks, while leave softer cheeses and logs whole.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
The system logs license plate information, vehicle characteristics and timestamps.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 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
Carefully cut logs crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
For example, a model trained on a dataset of millions of dogs that logs only their age, weight and height will probably distinguish Chihuahuas from Great Danes with perfect accuracy.
—Carlos Gershenson, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025
Attackers can manage campaigns inside a control panel that logs traffic and activity.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Nov. 2025
One character opts to stay behind as her family logs in upcountry.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Furthermore, the files are stored in a system that logs the modification times of every file.
—Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
The agent logs only essential identifiers, avoids storing raw sensor data, caps how much and how often information is recorded, and disables third-party analytics by default.
—Keivan Navaie, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2025
Cut hard cheeses in cubes or bite-size chunks, while leave softer cheeses and logs whole.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
The system logs license plate information, vehicle characteristics and timestamps.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 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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The footage shows Ross approaching Good’s vehicle in the middle of the road as sirens blare in the background, while Good’s wife records the encounter nearby.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Federal court records in that case identify the ICE officer Jonathan Ross as witness in the case and include photos of his injuries.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Using match play rules, the team with the lowest score wins one point.—
Keith Stewart,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Follow along with us during the show to see who wins!—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 Jan. 2026
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In July 2025, Rice pleaded guilty to two felony charges and was sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years' probation, reports ESPN.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Russia's Ministry of Transport said on the messaging platform Telegram Wednesday that no state has the right to use force against vessels that are registered under other states, CBS News' Margaret Brennan reports.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The fiber’s irregular length distribution—with 50 percent at 28 millimeters and 50 percent in the 10 to 20 millimeter range—delivers a textured, semi-dull and opaque aesthetic that achieves a genuine, vintage washdown performance.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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The 2026 Sequoia achieves 22 miles per gallon combined, up eight miles per gallon from the second-gen model's measly 14 miles per gallon combined.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The filmmakers secured access to the family’s private collection of diaries, letters, photographs and previously unseen home videos.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2026
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His diaries were full of Philip Roth, John O’Hara, Ted Seuss Geisel, James Michener, and William Styron, but no author was more present than Truman Capote, whose latest book, In Cold Blood, was published a week after the RCA agreement was announced.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The brand notes that the foundation has a special cell oxygen booster that protects your skin from blue light and promotes cell regeneration for healthier-looking skin.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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The report also notes the federal government’s new five-year Rural Health Transformation Program, which distributes $50 million in funding to states.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Stevenson 10-3 (4) Quinton Frakes also scores in double figures twice at Wheeling, where the Patriots finish third.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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Luka Doncic finishes with 34 points and LeBron James scores 31 as the Lakers surge late in the fourth quarter to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-121.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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Conditions such as space adaptation syndrome — an ailment characterized by vomiting and vertigo that is experienced by many astronauts during their first hours in microgravity — only came into focus after years of research and revelations in academic journals.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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Photos, Videos, Journals, and Scrapbooks While old photos, journals, handwritten notes, and other personal archives may not mean much to you at the time, check with family members to see if anyone wants to be the keeper of memories.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Logs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logs. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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