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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
Submissions for variety special (pre-recorded) tumbled to 66 from 89, a 23-title plunge that accounts for roughly half the year’s overall drop. Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026 According to the court document, Al-Saadi discussed the consulate shooting in a recorded phone call. Ahmad Mukhtar, CBS News, 12 June 2026 Como Lake met state water-quality standards for the first time in its recorded history in 2023, and has documented some of the best water quality on record during the past six years. Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026 The system also can be paired with pre-recorded evacuation messages broadcast over a vehicle’s speaker system, according to Cal OES training materials. Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026 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
Verb
At this point last year, Kansas City had recorded 83 killings. Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026 In his first game back in the NFL in nearly five years, Smith recorded a team-high 11 tackles and one sack. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2026 Unlike its peers, the Obama Presidential Center will not house the thousands of artifacts and documents that recorded his saga. Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026 Against the Angels last week, Sheehan threw 49 pitches and recorded just four outs before being pulled. Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026 Keeper Brad Friedel recorded the shutout. Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 14 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recorded
Adjective
  • If the measure falls short, any registered voter could request and pay for a recount after the results are certified.
    Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
  • Among registered voters in the state, 52% supported Becerra in a head-to-head matchup against Hilton, who was backed by 31%, according to a UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll which was co-sponsored by The Los Angeles Times.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • The company sold around 500 tractors, including one on a dairy farm that logged more than 4,000 hours in use.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
  • Two more successful flights were logged Saturday, and five on Friday, according to FlightAware.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • First, check for typos—make sure the promo code is entered exactly as provided, including any capitalization or special characters.
    Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
  • These presumed long-shot performers are entered by their reps or themselves every year.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • Others are from books that contain first-person psychedelic accounts, which DiNardo said the company transcribed.
    Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Housing and neighborhood stability — including preventing the displacement of existing residents — is a critical community priority listed in the vision and action plan.
    Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 14 June 2026
  • Fans are encouraged to rideshare and be dropped off at an official shuttle location (listed below).
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • Police said there were no other injuries reported and no criminal charges were filed.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
  • The second man reported a five-day history of headaches, vomiting, light sensitivity, neck pain and confusion, according to the report.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • The Lexington County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy will be scheduled in the coming days and that the process is expected to take some time.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
  • One of the biggest federal student loan changes in decades is scheduled to take effect July 1, and Parent PLUS borrowers urgently need to take action before that or face irreversible consequences, experts said.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • The organization noted that Skydive Kansas City is a member in good standing of the sport’s governing body, and is cooperating with local authorities and federal investigators to determine the cause of the crash.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 16 June 2026
  • All stats through Monday morning unless noted.
    Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 16 June 2026

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“Recorded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recorded. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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