1
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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2
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
Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
Even if the record isn’t broken, Wednesday will be one of the hottest.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Houston dominated the boards and recorded an impressive 11 steals as the Cougars hustled to the very end.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The records peaked at No. 42 and No. 52 on the Billboard 200, respectively.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
Even if the record isn’t broken, Wednesday will be one of the hottest.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
With worsening storms and 2024 recorded as the hottest year in history, reducing fossil fuel dependence across industries has been critical in climate change mitigation efforts, scientists say.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Houston dominated the boards and recorded an impressive 11 steals as the Cougars hustled to the very end.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for record
Noun
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Here is a chronology of how events unfolded: Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act on Friday by signing a proclamation, but didn't give a speech explaining the decision.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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With each option, the chronology of individual steps in the process changes.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The trail logs thousands of visitors each year, according to the group.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
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Bam Adebayo played 38 minutes against the Bulls just one night after logging 43 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Timberwolves, and Herro played 37 minutes against the Bulls after logging 39 minutes in Friday’s defeat to the Timberwolves while battling a lingering head cold.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This position is listed as a full-time, remote job to oversee the business and development of Netflix’s flagship game franchises.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Paramedics took the woman to a hospital, where she is listed as stable.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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Featuring conversations about the history of stereotypes leveled against women—and with celebrity guests including Serena Williams, Mariah Carey, and Issa Rae—Archetypes nevertheless drew mixed reviews from critics.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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The gift unveiled Thursday is the largest single donation made in the 170-year history of the hospital that was the first in the nation to focus on pediatric health.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
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Villa remain an intrinsic part of the chronicles of a team from Argentina.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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When tragedy strikes, the film shifts into a chronicle of endurance, of solitude and grief.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Driving the news: Last week, Axios reported that Boehler held two meetings with senior Hamas officials in Doha to negotiate the release of American hostages held by the group in Gaza.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
15 Mar. 2025
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Witnesses reported that other wrestlers and management intervened to de-escalate the situation, separating Cargill and Baszler.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Jennie entered the top 10 in 19 different countries – hitting No. 2 in Australia and Korea and No. 3 in the UK.—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Miami Herald was first to confirm that along with Cuba and Venezuela, which would be hit with an absolute ban on its nationals entering the U.S., some Caribbean countries would also be joining Haiti on the list.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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This alert is in effect until 7 p.m. Source: The National Weather Service This story was originally published March 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Record.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/record. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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