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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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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
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
While domestic issues such as a cost of living crisis, stagnant economy, and record youth unemployment dominated the vote, inter-Korean relations as ever loom in the background.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 4 June 2025
Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 31 May 2025
Peterson, a 6-foot-5 sophomore righthander, allowed five hits and four runs, two of them earned, and recorded just four outs before O’Sullivan began his endless parade to the mound.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025
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Noun
That’s Bennett’s 11th goal of the postseason, tying the Panthers’ record for most in a single playoffs.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
While domestic issues such as a cost of living crisis, stagnant economy, and record youth unemployment dominated the vote, inter-Korean relations as ever loom in the background.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 4 June 2025
Verb
In total, Collins recorded the songs in five different languages: French, German, Italian, Spanish and English.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 31 May 2025
Peterson, a 6-foot-5 sophomore righthander, allowed five hits and four runs, two of them earned, and recorded just four outs before O’Sullivan began his endless parade to the mound.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for record
Noun
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The new chronology used wood samples recovered from the Drouzet River in the Southern French Alps.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Without an alternate chronology compiled or published by the U.S. government, the committee became the go-to source for formally identifying recessions.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On the other end of the strikeout spectrum are Hall of Fame pitchers from more than 100 years ago who logged vast numbers of innings while striking out far fewer batters per inning.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Saint Laurent logged the shortest tenure, only two years, and Bohan the longest, spanning three decades.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Teel, 23, is ranked the No. 2 prospect in the Sox organization by MLB.com, which also lists him as the No. 26 prospect in baseball.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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While the lawsuit doesn’t name the agency directly, a Facebook post from the sheriff’s department lists Manford’s 2020 promotion to sergeant.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
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Only 11 horses in history have managed to win both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, but not the Preakness Stakes, in the same year.—
Wire Reports,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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Left fielder Andrew Benintendi’s five-year, $75 million deal signed in January 2023 is the largest contract in terms of total value in Sox history.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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His writing stands out for its honesty and authenticity, offering a vivid, personal chronicle of a transformative era.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Narrated by Kevin Bacon, the digital exhibition exploring the rock music chronicle’s history includes 1,000 photographs, 200 videos, 1,300 Rolling Stone covers, and features more than 300 music artists throughout the past seven decades.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
Verb
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The 17-year-old was reported missing after a family outing involving kayaks and paddleboards.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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She was convicted of murder with the special-circumstance allegations of lying in wait, conspiracy and solicitation of murder, the Los Angeles Daily News reported.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Lembas is a new peptide ingredient company that enters the market today with intentions of partnering with CPG brands to create food products that target the GLP-1 hormone.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Angels then lost five consecutive games and entered Monday having lost nine of their last 14.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Noun
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These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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This show is ultimately a love story between the women, a homage to friendship.—
Reshma Gopaldas,
IndieWire,
30 May 2025
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“Record.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/record. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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