recording

Definition of recordingnext
present participle of record
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as in entering
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 recording Crow-Armstrong has been crafty on the base paths, recording 25 steals on 31 attempts. Data Skrive, New York Times, 20 July 2026 And with David Bednar recording five outs and his 19th save of the season – the closer hasn’t allowed a run since May 22 – the Yankees were able to salvage their first series out of the All-Star break. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026 In the bottom of the third the Red Sox pulled off the rare feat of scoring three runs despite not recording a hit in the inning. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026 On Friday, the 19-year-old was recording a livestream when one fan posed a question referencing the rumor that Spears has been replaced by a clone. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 19 July 2026 Developed with Hellkats Powerboats, the twin-motor catamaran shattered the 100 mph barrier at Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, recording a top speed of 109 mph (175 km/h). Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026 The concept of spy satellites recording images and sucking up communications signals is well-known. Gerry Doyle, Fortune, 13 July 2026 Latz was named the American League Reliever of the Month for June after recording an MLB-high 11 saves over 16 innings. Cal Phillips updated July 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2026 The League of United Latin American Citizens offered a $5,000 reward for video or other evidence, but the positions of the vehicles means surveillance cameras in the area were blocked from recording the shooting, CEO Juan Proaño said. Arkansas Online, 11 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recording
Verb
  • Identity systems, logging mechanisms and API integrations form a web where a single misconfiguration, vulnerability or cross-border connection can cascade across tenants and borders.
    Kevin Korte, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The Hornets’ 2025 NBA Draft class received plenty of playing time over the past week-plus, logging extensive minutes.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • For Modi, who is entering his 13th year in office, the protests present an unusual challenge.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • The maltreatment eventually led her to run away, later re-entering foster care.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Voibe processes everything locally and discards the audio right after transcribing.
    StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 5 July 2026
  • Speaking ideas aloud and transcribing them for AI input also preserves natural rhythm.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • The district on June 30 posted a job listing for a new Jacksonville High School band director.
    Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 24 July 2026
  • Currently, the Oakley Municipal Code does not include a definition for or listing of data centers, said Strelo.
    Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Those calls came about an hour after several calls reporting loud music and a large gathering of vehicles.
    Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
  • Skywatchers across northern Europe are reporting spectacular noctilucent cloud displays, with brilliant electric-blue formations illuminating the late-night sky.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • Third, respecting one's social battery, whether introverted or extroverted, by scheduling collaborative and solitary tasks appropriately, using buffers.
    Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • If passed, the bill would decriminalize cannabis, remove it from scheduling under the Controlled Substances Act and expunge certain federal cannabis offenses.
    Finch Walker, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • For example, the freshman four-year graduation rate increased from 68% to 74% between 2018 and 2025, marking a 6 percentage point increase.
    Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • The Bundesliga had only begun in 1963, marking the true beginning of professionalism.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • That could include filing a civil claim with the Justice Department under the Whistleblower Protection Act or using other federal statutes to pursue compensation in a lawsuit against the government.
    Jay Weaver July 21, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
  • At least a handful of IATSE Locals are helping their members push back, filing objections on their behalf with Contract Services.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

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“Recording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recording. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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