Definition of recordnext
1
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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2
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
Noun
According to court records, the bond in the four-school case was lowered from $135,000 to $60,000 in May 2026. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Plus, the Fighting Irish have what appears to be a soft schedule to start the season (the first six opponents had losing records last season). Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
Maikel Garcia opened the inning with a triple off Hayden Juenger, who did not record an out. ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 The person holding the phone who recorded the incident can be heard praying. Frank Andrews, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for record
Recent Examples of Synonyms for record
Noun
  • Over in Marvel’s territory, the X-Men had their whole chronology readjusted when a time-traveling mutant killed off Professor Charles Xavier, allowing Apocalypse to run rampant.
    Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Revealing the strategy, agility, confidence and resilience will outshine chronology.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Supporters of Beaver’s Mini Mart have attacked Buc-ee’s online and boycotted the stores, and the mini mart's home city passed a resolution making the beaver an official part of its history.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • To stay here is to sleep among centuries of history—something the property is eager to remind you of at every turn.
    Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Oxnard, which placed fifth on RentCafe’s list, logged a 113% gain in millennial homeowners over the same five-year period.
    Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Guard soldiers logged more than 4,000 patrols and assisted in 171 arrests, as violent crime in New Orleans continued a multiyear decline that echoes broader national trends.
    Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • County records list the church as the owner of the three-acre parcel, which stretches from Brickell Avenue to Biscayne Bay.
    Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Xbox lists Xbox Play Anywhere, while PS5 lists the game as PS5 Pro Enhanced.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the national median rent was $1,388 per month as of July 2026, according to a separate report from apartment search platform Apartment List.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Relatives of sailors on board the carrier have described reports of deteriorating conditions and morale.
    Dennis Romero, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The film chronicles Oliver’s early years as a writer, the people and places that shaped her work and the celebrated poetry that eventually earned her widespread recognition.
    Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The record was very much a chronicle of a relationship — beginning, middle and end.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The pilot program aimed to test AI tools which used natural language processing to record, transcribe, and summarize physician-patient encounters, reducing time spent on documentation and allowing physicians to focus more on patient care.
    Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Every conversation can be transcribed, summarized, analyzed, and critiqued by AI.
    Maria Colacurcio, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Kanter Freedom and White have declared their intention to enter next year’s draft, but the WNBA has not publicly addressed their eligibility.
    Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • With his famous quarterbacking last name and a five-star rating as a recruit, Manning entered 2025 with sky-high expectations.
    Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Record.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/record. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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