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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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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
David Brennan, ABC News, 10 July 2025
A day after Nvidia set a new record by reaching a $4 trillion market cap, at least three Wall Street analysts issued new reports that rated the stock a buy, according to Bloomberg data.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 July 2025
Although the Kerrville area recorded more than 11 inches of rain in three days, other towns had nearly double its totals in parts of Central Texas between San Antonio and Austin.
—Jim Sergent, USA Today, 7 July 2025
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Noun
June saw a new monthly record for the number of long-range drones and missiles launched into Ukraine -- 5,438 drones and 239 missiles -- according to figures published by the Ukrainian air force.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 10 July 2025
A day after Nvidia set a new record by reaching a $4 trillion market cap, at least three Wall Street analysts issued new reports that rated the stock a buy, according to Bloomberg data.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
Verb
Gunn and Snyder recorded their lines back-to-back and took a picture together that day that went viral online.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 July 2025
Although the Kerrville area recorded more than 11 inches of rain in three days, other towns had nearly double its totals in parts of Central Texas between San Antonio and Austin.
—Jim Sergent, USA Today, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for record
Noun
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Brennan focused more on analyzing evidence than on showing the chronology of events when questioning witnesses, as did the lead prosecutor in Read’s first trial.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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Here’s a chronology of some of the events that have rocked the company in the past six months.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Claude also receives certain information automatically, such as cookie data, device and connection data, log and troubleshooting data, and usage information (like time and date data, among other things).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 July 2025
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Instead, log in directly to your Amazon account and verify your subscription and purchase status directly from their website or app.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Silky sharks are listed under CITES Appendix II and are considered globally vulnerable.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The building is listed at $2.49 million, a drop from its original price of $2.9 million.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Last weekend’s 4-3 loss to the Houston Dynamo at Snapdragon Stadium may go down as the first gut-punch in franchise history.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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With the spotlight fixed on MSG and history already being made by the very nature of the event, everyone who steps through the ropes should be looking to make a statement.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The hook, though, is that the season is 15 episodes and each chronicles one hour of a shift.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Like Talk to Me, Bring Her Back chronicles the great lengths that people go to in order to process their grief.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
Verb
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The hardware itself won't look any different, though Bloomberg reports there will be a more comfortable strap.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
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More than half the cases were reported in New Mexico.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The irreplaceable power of human relationships — of teacher-student trust — must remain central, especially as AI enters the classroom.—
C.M. Rubin,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Timothy Oakes, 34, from the Akwesasne Mohawk Indian Reservation (AMIR) in Canada, was arrested on June 15 while trying to enter the U.S. via the Massena, New York, port of entry, the Justice Department said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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For beautiful views of the Tennessee River and Wilson Dam, head to this greenspace with a scenic 1.3-mile trail along the waterfront with interpretive displays sharing stories about Florence’s history.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Instead of museum stories, this is a living legacy of knowledge that needs to be shared with the human family.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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“Record.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/record. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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