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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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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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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
Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Laporta’s detractors point to his record of promises that didn't pan out.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
In a historic move on Wednesday, member countries of the International Energy Agency unanimously agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil – the largest release of emergency stockpiles ever recorded.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
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Noun
In February 2017, Jalloh was sentenced to 11 years in prison, according to the Justice Department, and was released early in December 2024, according to his Federal Bureau of Prisons record.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Laporta’s detractors point to his record of promises that didn't pan out.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
The conversation was originally recorded in order to relay instructions from Wallace to former TAG vice president Katie Case, who was not on the call.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
In a historic move on Wednesday, member countries of the International Energy Agency unanimously agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil – the largest release of emergency stockpiles ever recorded.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for record
Noun
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Fragment-sequences in time swept toward a place before history, before chronology, where everything that ever-happened fades, where past present and future exist all at once in the sea of African time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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With ace editing by Alan Lowe, Neville follows a general chronology, but wisely avoids the completist minutiae of an album-by-album breakdown.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The item is logged and eventually transported to the Lost & Found office.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Approach improves transparency and trust in autonomous systems Similar to the flight data recorders used in aircraft, the system continuously logs information about the drone’s performance.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Betts saw some similarities in body type with Yamamoto (listed at 5-foot-10 and 176 pounds) and was intrigued by Yamamoto’s ability to get the most out of his body.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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All attractions listed are wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant.—
Sophie Morgan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ogles also railed against two men who are being investigated in connection with explosives brought to an anti-Islamic protest in New York, though his history of making anti-Muslim posts goes back long before that incident.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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The 19-year-old San Diego native is just the 10th goalkeeper in league history to record three consecutive clean sheets to start a season.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Inspired by Fisher’s Emmy-winning 2023 Netflix short of the same name, the film expands the story into a yearlong chronicle of several families confronting rising hostility toward trans people across the United States.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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What unfolds is a deeply personal chronicle of war, exile and heartbreak, as Israa grows up navigating adolescence, identity and belonging far from the home she was forced to leave.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Both variants feature rapid charging technology that remains effective even in harsh climates – at temperatures as low as −22°F, charging time increases by only about three minutes, CarNewsChina reported.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Crash reported on North 78th Street A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on North 78th Street from 78th Street exit 414 to I-70 East.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The rival rallies in Budapest, which drew hundreds of thousands of people in support of Orbán's nationalist Fidesz party and Magyar's center-right Tisza, are being viewed as a barometer for which side commands more support as the campaign enters its final month.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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The nurturing Moon enters your 11th House of Comradeship, inviting caring outreach, low-key check-ins, and sharing plans that fit your energy and budget.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Courant’s commentary article from The New York Times about the Iran war is overly simplistic.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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The filmmaker, known for marrying smart social commentary with weirdly believable magical realism, appears to be doubling down on what’s working for him.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Record.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/record. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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