1
as in chronology
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
the town paper published a record of the debate, as well as a synopsis of each candidate's stance on the major questions
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2
as in annals
an account of important events in the order in which they happened
historical records on the rise of the Roman Empire are plentiful
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as in to log
to make a written note of
the reporter recorded the events of the evening in her notebook for later reference
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as in to list
to put (someone or something) on a list
he was recorded as having been a passenger on that ill-fated ship, but his body was never recovered
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Recent Examples of record
Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The record which was produced by Thomas Brenneck and Homer Steinweiss is also a love letter to the Deep South.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Hulk Hogan used to be in the studio because his daughter [Brooke] was recording an album.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
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Noun
SpaceX has broken its rocket reuse record again, notching a nice round number in the process.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The record which was produced by Thomas Brenneck and Homer Steinweiss is also a love letter to the Deep South.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Hulk Hogan used to be in the studio because his daughter [Brooke] was recording an album.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for record
Noun
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Charlie Harper takes that straightforward arc and scrambles the timeline, so that the beats are organized not by chronology but by something like free association.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Davidtz hints at a family tragedy, but saves the reveal until late in a film that can sometimes be unclear, emphasizing sense memories over strict chronology (shooting from the back seat and under tables, to reinforce Bobo’s perspective).—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Given the price surge in the wide receiver market over the last couple of years, Meyers — who had never logged 1,000 yards in five seasons before 2024 — may be angling for a contract Las Vegas is not willing to pay.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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About 66% of the youths in the program met the 26-week threshold and the messengers logged over 12,000 hours of mentoring.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The dimensions appear to match those listed on the original declaration form, the researchers noted.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Initially listed as doubtful, the first-round pick is expected to return later this week when Dallas faces the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday and the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday, according to Dallas Hoops Journal.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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This history lesson was not, however, the focus of the year two students, who clamored towards the phone box with Camilla in tow to try out a British tradition.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Only seven primary catchers have eclipsed 300 or more homers in MLB history.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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What begins as a chronicle of her parents, sister, and children’s efforts to secure her return, becomes a portrait of conflicting impulses towards anger, vengeance, and compassion, straining the bonds of one grieving family.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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Now, a new documentary chronicles the fight to save these creatures from extinction.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The magnitude was originally reported as 2.9 but later upgraded to 3.0.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The movie was a critical and commercial success, and EW reported last year that most of the major stars and much of the creative team would finally be returning for a sequel.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Brad Gaines, former Vanderbilt University football player and the father of conservative political activist Riley Gaines, is entering the race for Tennessee's 6th Congressional District.—
Austin Hornbostel,
The Tennessean,
30 Aug. 2025
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Yost, in his opinion, said county commissioners are allowed to enter into agreements with federal immigration authorities.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Alejandra Jaramillo,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Record.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/record. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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