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verb

past tense of record
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as in entered
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 recorded
Adjective
As previously reported, Silo is set in a self-sustaining underground city inhabited by a community whose recorded history dates back only 140 years. ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026 New York University told its student speakers at school-specific ceremonies that their speeches would be pre-recorded and played during the graduations instead of being delivered live, reported independent student newspaper Washington Square News. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 June 2026 Models suggest Pacific Ocean surface temperatures could climb to a peak anomaly of 3°C above average by late 2026, a threshold reached only once in recorded history, during the catastrophic 1877–78 event that triggered deadly famines across three continents. Dr. Douglas M. Hasson, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026 Ada County had two recorded lightning strikes, according to the meteorologist. Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 27 May 2026 The recorded 911 call, obtained through a Cabarrus County records request, does not identify the caller or the man in need of help, per a North Carolina law that protects that information. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026 This isn’t a pre-recorded video playing on a loop. Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 The day after the recorded incident, a letter was sent out to families of students who attend the elementary school, according to WLKY. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026 The latter version was used in Witten, with Sofia Jernberg delivering the live vocals, Keren Motseri contributing the recorded part, and Yalda Zamani conducting the WDR Symphony. Alex Ross, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Verb
Smaller waves were recorded in Indonesia and Malaysia. Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 Ai Kitagawa notched her seventh goal of the campaign in the narrow victory, while goalkeeper Isaac Ranson recorded his first clean sheet in his inaugural USL W start. Staff Report, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026 Eastern China recorded more extensive areas of severe freezing rain in 2024 and 2025 compared with historical averages in what the China National Climate Center says is the result of climate change. Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 7 June 2026 Marin, who won the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, recorded six birdies during the round, fueled by some strong work with the putter. Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 7 June 2026 Emergency responders said the toddler's death is a tragic reminder of how dangerous the water is, particularly when peak water flows are being recorded. Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 7 June 2026 The Brewers had the first seven batters in the decisive inning reach base before an out was recorded. ABC News, 7 June 2026 By testing the hexaboride compound, the laboratory team recorded how these strong electron correlations coordinate with the geometric boundaries of the material’s surface. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026 Collins recorded a diving grab to keep Minnesota off the scoreboard. Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recorded
Adjective
  • In California's unusual primary system, all candidates, regardless of party, appear on a single ballot open to any registered voter.
    Marisa Lagos, NPR, 6 June 2026
  • Schnur said Bass’ team is likely more comfortable facing Pratt, a registered Republican, in a heavily Democratic city than facing a progressive challenger competing for many of the same voters.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • When his pal logged in on Saturday, his approval was now pending.
    Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 8 June 2026
  • As astronauts have logged more time over multiple stays, rather than wear multiple 100 Days patches, new versions for 200, 300, and 500 days were made.
    Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • Sheila Ebana and her husband Mounir Nasraoui had earlier entered a raffle sponsored by a Spanish sports newspaper.
    Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
  • Then there was Stone’s goal early in the second period of Game 3, which was quickly erased after an offside challenge revealed that Howden entered the zone before the puck.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Her interview took place behind closed doors, and while it will be transcribed—and likely released to the public—it was not recorded and was not under oath.
    Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
  • Executions are not recorded, so statements are transcribed at the time by hand.
    Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • Nor does either cite Biden’s name in the biographies listed on their official campaign websites.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 June 2026
  • Any other object not listed that could, in the opinion of event organizers, be considered a weapon, will also not be allowed inside.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • The New York Times reported that a US Army Apache helicopter gunship went down near the strait on Monday, and that two crew members had to be rescued.
    Todd Symons, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
  • The Detroit Free Press first reported the development earlier in the day.
    CBS News, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • The Justice Department also noted that Ereg's wife, Najmo Ahmed, who worked at the business and received payroll payments directly from Feeding Our Future, pleaded guilty last year to money laundering charges and is scheduled to be sentenced later this month.
    Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
  • Lang's trial in that case is scheduled for next month.
    Shawna Mizelle, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • The defendants also noted the State Auditor report's findings that telework policies benefited state employees significantly.
    Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 9 June 2026
  • And while the companies did not specify where the jobs would go, Corning noted its North Carolina manufacturing operations include Concord as well as Trivium, Winston-Salem and Wilmington.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026

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“Recorded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recorded. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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