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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
Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
The intensity of the developing El Nino will play a major role in whether global temperature records could be challenged in the near future.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
The Dodgers’ Emmet Sheehan recorded a quality start, allowing two runs over six innings, and relievers Edgardo Henriquez, Alex Vesia and Tanner Scott contributed one scoreless inning apiece to neutralize the Giants’ (18-26) offense.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
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Noun
The idea of self-creation feels central to the record’s gestalt.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
The intensity of the developing El Nino will play a major role in whether global temperature records could be challenged in the near future.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Verb
Only a small number of incidents were recorded off the Somali coast in 2025, according to a report from the ICC International Maritime Bureau in January.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
The Dodgers’ Emmet Sheehan recorded a quality start, allowing two runs over six innings, and relievers Edgardo Henriquez, Alex Vesia and Tanner Scott contributed one scoreless inning apiece to neutralize the Giants’ (18-26) offense.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for record
Noun
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Written in third person narration, the novel follows a linear chronology of events.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office redacted the shooter’s precise movements through the school from a report that detailed his path and has consistently declined to make public the chronology of the attack, so Desmond’s exact route during the shooting remains unclear.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
Verb
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According to the complaint, Netflix logs billions of user interactions on its platform, collecting data that allegedly includes viewing habits, entertainment preferences, devices used, household networks, app usage patterns, and other behavioral information.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
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Wembanyama was ejected after logging only 12 minutes.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Businessman and real estate agent Dan Thornberg has an intriguing sales pitch for a house he’s just listed.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Department web pages list program outcomes—syllabi often will list the specific learning outcomes.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas did not discuss Mott’s extensive criminal history at a news conference Tuesday morning but noted that investigators were reaching out to his family and those who knew him seeking additional information about his motivations.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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With Montreal’s big win, this is the first time in PWHL history that the higher seed has won a playoff series.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The series is not just a chronicle of the planet’s wonders but a specific act of historical homage.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Old newspaper clippings in the parlor chronicle that fateful day in November 1963 and the aftermath.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Verb
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As the Amarillo Globe-News, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported, some mandatory evacuation orders — particularly for the Hunggate Fire near Canyon, Texas — have been lifted.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Ben Garrett, 36, was reported missing on May 21, 2025, while Matthew Meredith, 41, was reported missing in early June 2025, per the outlet.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Verb
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This beguiling wine bar on one of the original streets of Chinatown is a model for how to enter a historic neighborhood respectfully, without erasing what came before.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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In another tape, also viewed by social workers, Guojun enters a classroom shortly after a teacher has kicked and pummelled his four-year-old son to the ground.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Does that count as commentary on the current moment?—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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Along with a video introduction from actor and filmmaker Alex Winter, there will be a Q&A afterward with Patric moderated by critic and scholar Travis Woods, who contributed a commentary track to a recent Australian Blu-ray release of the film.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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“Record.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/record. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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