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
To report this story, the AJC reviewed business documents, court records, campaign finance reports and other public records related to Keisha Lance Bottoms and Alvin Kendall. — Thad Moore, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Shifting claims For months, federal prosecutors have been issuing grand jury subpoenas for voter records in California — suggesting a sweeping criminal investigation was underway. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
Before his death in 2014, Brennan recorded a video from his hospital bed, later aired by WISN-TV. — Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Texas star quarterback Arch Manning was under duress all day as the Gators blitzed on 59% of his dropbacks and recorded five sacks. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for record
Recent Examples of Synonyms for record
Noun
  • Continuing the chronology of Journe’s early years, is a prototype Octa Reserve de Marche, the third model introduced by the watchmaker.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The fire-scar chronology was the oldest ever recorded in eastern North America.
    — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The latest public records trove from the federal government details spooky — yet, unverified — history of UFOs on Catalina?
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Here’s a closer look at where those marks rank in UM history.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • If a physician has to log into another platform or manually reconcile another stream of data, RPM becomes one more burden rather than a source of clarity.
    — Ayush Jain, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In three appearances for the Texans in 2026, Fisher logged 38 special-teams snaps but did not appear on defense.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Cleveland Clinic lists a long slate of possible benefits ranging from lower blood pressure and improved oxygen levels to reduced snoring, better dry mouth and improved bad breath.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In its November issue, Food & Wine magazine lists Francesco Martucci in Wynwood as one of the 27 Best Pizzas in America.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The full report says 12% of the scams reported in the survey involved AI or a deepfake.
    — Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Other big tech stocks likewise fell following quarterly reports that included at least some encouraging nuggets.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The documentary chronicles the 34 days ahead of Holmes’ 11-year prison sentence, and then Fielder introduces the Seyfried twist halfway through the film after Holmes is incarcerated.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Set against the height of the early 2000s tabloid era, the film chronicles Kapoor’s fight to clear his name as paparazzi descend on his office, police raid his home, private journals are leaked, and every aspect of his personal life becomes public.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Both devices are designed to record, transcribe and analyze a user's day.
    — MacKenzie Sigalos,Annie Palmer, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
  • There are even more features on here, like converting audio to MIDI and transcribing your playing into tablature.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • But students in more affluent schools, where Asian American students are concentrated, must perform better on the standardized exam to enter the lottery.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • However, certification does not mean the aircraft has entered commercial service.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026

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

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