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as in chronologies
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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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 logs
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 lists
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 records
Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Evidence shows planned meeting Prosecutors say cell phone geolocation and call records showed Campbell left his home in Anson and drove about 30 minutes to an Abilene hotel to meet the minors.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 11 June 2026
By pleading guilty, Boelter will not face the possibility of the death penalty, per court records.
—Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Keeth is scheduled to appear in court next Thursday, court records showed, which is when the prosecution will request that the presiding judge amend the charge to vehicular manslaughter.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026
Levine said internet protocol records, which include the geographic location of an internet user, would have exonerated him.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies are strengthening their grip on the National League playoff picture, posting one of baseball's best records since Don Mattingly took over as manager and emerging as a legitimate World Series contender.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Our real estate data comes from public records that have been registered and digitized by local county offices.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
All six men were being held in the Paul Rein Detention Facility, jail records show.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Court records out of the Southern District of New York show Bankman-Fried is appealing his case.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Court records state driver Johnelle Johnson, a Transdev employee, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter charge.
—Willoughby Mariano, ProPublica, 8 June 2026
DuPage’s recorder’s office routinely records military discharge papers.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
In all cases, though, the analysis carefully records where there are differences of view in the intelligence community.
—Gregory F. Treverton, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Meadows had allegedly followed his ex-girlfriend to the gas station, the court records state, per FOX19.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
The team records and preserves everything as evidence.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 6 June 2026
The documentary records how Spithill was pushed aside as Buckley and his wealthy co-partner, Ryan McKillen, the founding engineer and employee #3 at Uber, took over the reins in November 2023 and opted for their All-American strategy, in which there would be no place for Spithill.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Noun
California public records request Willows officials on March 18 initiated a mediation request regarding the law enforcement services contract with the Sheriff’s Office.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Evidence shows planned meeting Prosecutors say cell phone geolocation and call records showed Campbell left his home in Anson and drove about 30 minutes to an Abilene hotel to meet the minors.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 11 June 2026
By pleading guilty, Boelter will not face the possibility of the death penalty, per court records.
—Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Keeth is scheduled to appear in court next Thursday, court records showed, which is when the prosecution will request that the presiding judge amend the charge to vehicular manslaughter.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026
Levine said internet protocol records, which include the geographic location of an internet user, would have exonerated him.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies are strengthening their grip on the National League playoff picture, posting one of baseball's best records since Don Mattingly took over as manager and emerging as a legitimate World Series contender.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Our real estate data comes from public records that have been registered and digitized by local county offices.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
All six men were being held in the Paul Rein Detention Facility, jail records show.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Verb
The assault with a deadly weapon happened during the incident, records report.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Court records out of the Southern District of New York show Bankman-Fried is appealing his case.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Court records state driver Johnelle Johnson, a Transdev employee, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter charge.
—Willoughby Mariano, ProPublica, 8 June 2026
DuPage’s recorder’s office routinely records military discharge papers.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
In all cases, though, the analysis carefully records where there are differences of view in the intelligence community.
—Gregory F. Treverton, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Meadows had allegedly followed his ex-girlfriend to the gas station, the court records state, per FOX19.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
The team records and preserves everything as evidence.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 6 June 2026
The documentary records how Spithill was pushed aside as Buckley and his wealthy co-partner, Ryan McKillen, the founding engineer and employee #3 at Uber, took over the reins in November 2023 and opted for their All-American strategy, in which there would be no place for Spithill.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for records
Noun
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Plaintiff attorneys have built similar tools capable of producing polished demand letters, medical chronologies, and settlement ranges using massive legal datasets.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Southern Sinagua people, hardy folk who lived in the area from about 1150 to around 1400, drew them to mark major happenings in their world, keep chronologies of celestial events or map out favorite Verde River hotspots.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
23 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Armitage fused East African histories, mythology, sexuality, violence, and colonial memory into lush, unstable compositions that felt simultaneously intimate and epic.—
Thomas Rom,
ARTnews.com,
8 June 2026
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Considering that universities have a mixed record of preserving their histories, let’s hear it for the University of Chicago.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Elite runner Nicholas Bester, who logs more than 140 kilometers per week, used the device after hard sessions and before bed.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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When a driver reaches their location in the geofence, the TMS automatically logs the event.—
Toni Pisano,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Sol's portfolio also lists a range of skills and hobbies, including singing, yoga and painting.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Data from CarGurus, a website that lists vehicles for sale by dealers, show that two of the three types of 2025 CR-V hybrids list for at least 90% of their original MSRP, and all three trims of the 2024 model year retain 80% of their initial value.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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The administration has cracked down on most forms of migration for foreigners — demanding that bonds of up to $15,000 be paid for visa processing in some, mainly African, countries and requiring years of personal history, including social media accounts, to be vetted.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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To the Japanese, Dutch, Swiss, English, Danish, French, Aussie, Argentine, Jordanian, Kiwi and the rest of our brothers and sisters who have drained their bank accounts who plan to watch the 2026 World Cup here in DFW, welcome — please have your credit card and three-digit PIN ready.—
Mac Engel
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Fujimori had been polling a few points ahead, with around a quarter of voters still undecided, but Reuters reports Sánchez could have narrowed the gap in the last week.—
Simeon Tegel,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office reports a pedestrian died Saturday after being hit by a vehicle.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Shula enters his third season overseeing a defense remade by the March trade for All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie, the signing of cornerback Jaylen Watson and the trade for Garrett.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The parasite typically enters through the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, or genitals of warm-blooded mammals.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Its grandeur, natural beauty, and larger-than-life mythos fuel these narratives, with some of the most sacred stories belonging to those who have resided on the land from time immemorial.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The food and travel personality explores the people, places and hidden stories behind iconic global destinations.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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“Records.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/records. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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