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noun

ˈre-kərd How to pronounce record (audio)
Definition of recordnext
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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verb

ri-ˈkȯrd How to pronounce record (audio)
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
Parts the Southwest have a much higher than normal risk for extreme rainfall this winter because of a record El Niño in the Pacific Ocean, with more flooding possible in the months ahead. — Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026 The vessel has operated under multiple flags, including the Comoros and Zimbabwe, and has been linked in sanctions records to Gravion Maritime Co. — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
Against Louisville, Vanessa DiBernardo recorded two free-kick assists — to Current teammates Kayla Sharples and Haley Hopkins, in the 15th and 59th minutes, respectively — to seal the win. — Pj Green november 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Nov. 2026 The temperature high recorded at O’Hare International Airport that day was 96 degrees, and the low was 78 — both 16 degrees above normal, according to National Weather Service data. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for record
Recent Examples of Synonyms for record
  1. chronology
  2. history
  3. log
  4. list
  5. report
  6. chronicle
  7. transcribe
  8. enter
Noun
  • Alleged abuse of child in Belleville The Wendt Law Firm, which is representing the plaintiff, said in a statement that the chronology is a central part of the case.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of chronology
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
Definition of history
Verb
  • Drawing from the warmth and depth of the living room’s original pine floors and log siding, Colgan conjured a rich color palette of ochres, reds, and blues with botanical and floral-patterned fabrics that mirrored the pastoral landscape.
    — Sallie Lewis, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Buzelis struggled again, logging more turnovers (five) than points (four) after racking up three early fouls that limited his production.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of log
Verb
  • Sguros was listed as the informant on West’s death certificate, the affidavit said, and several months after the initial death investigation, Sguros was legally authorized to release West’s remains to a cremation service business.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The Pentagon's official tally lists 21 service members killed and 865 wounded in the conflict.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of list
Noun
  • The indictment is connected to King’s placement on administrative leave of a top commander who was one of two people whose report of the harassment of an office training coordinator spurred a criminal investigation.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Constant reports of corruption and profiteering are a hallmark of his second term, and Democrats are readying literally countless investigations of him and his family, and their businesses and associates.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of report
Noun
  • During production, an avalanche killed 16 Sherpas in the icefall, turning the film into a chronicle of the disaster and the disproportionate risks Himalayan climbers take while helping foreign mountaineers pursue their ambitions.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Man’s Search for Meaning chronicles Frankl’s experience as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of chronicle
Verb
  • Over the decades, Ernaux has examined class shame through close observation of her parents’ lives, accounted for all-consuming romantic obsession, and transcribed fleeting encounters in supermarkets and trains in the Paris suburbs.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2026
  • As the characters playfully debated the rise of Fascism, the dialogue often felt transcribed from some Brooklyn polycule.
    — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of transcribe
Verb
  • Sims attempted to enter the residence, but Bell slammed the door shut, the affidavit says.
    — Steven Mross, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The caller reported a man had forcibly entered a nearby home and was physically assaulting its resident, according to a news release from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
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“Record.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/record. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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