1
as in logging
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 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
The two-time Olympic champ had expressed interest in recording songs after appearing on The Masked Singer.
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Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
As the years piled up, Beam developed an appreciation for collaborators, recording full albums with Ben Bridwell, Jesca Hoop, and Calexico, setting him on the path that takes him to the unabashed glow of the new Hen’s Teeth.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026
In the finale, the method to her upper-echelon bootstrap-yanking is revealed to be procuring young women to fraternize (and more) with a rotating roster of nefarious dinner-party guests—oh, and seemingly also recording these illicit interactions.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 2 Mar. 2026
Rosemount ratcheted up its pressure in the final five minutes of the period but could not put one past Ryan, despite recording 12 shots on goal after totaling just six in the first.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
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Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
As the years piled up, Beam developed an appreciation for collaborators, recording full albums with Ben Bridwell, Jesca Hoop, and Calexico, setting him on the path that takes him to the unabashed glow of the new Hen’s Teeth.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026
In the finale, the method to her upper-echelon bootstrap-yanking is revealed to be procuring young women to fraternize (and more) with a rotating roster of nefarious dinner-party guests—oh, and seemingly also recording these illicit interactions.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 2 Mar. 2026
Rosemount ratcheted up its pressure in the final five minutes of the period but could not put one past Ryan, despite recording 12 shots on goal after totaling just six in the first.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recording
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Just after my first stint as a tree-sitter, in April, logging in the area was halted until August.—
Robert Moor,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Gwath, after logging just five minutes in the previous game at Colorado State, was inserted into the starting lineup alongside Harrington.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Finally, humans have become technologically advanced over the past few thousand years, entering the space age in the mid-20th century.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Mar. 2026
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Aerial images on Pamplico showed what appeared to be SWAT officers entering the backyard of a home.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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But while many health care providers already are using AI for administrative duties, such as transcribing patient visits, using it to help diagnose people is still a relatively new field.—
Cal Matters,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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But many of the available tools are focused on reducing administrative burden by transcribing clinical visits, drafting notes and formulating appeal letters.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Florida coach Paul Maurice is listing Balinskis, who has been playing on the team’s second defense pair, as day-to-day.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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Bruce Renfrew of California Outdoor Properties is the listing agent.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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One day, Clark, who rides his recumbent bike into the city, is reporting on a cyclone when he nearly gets decapitated by a flying stop sign.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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There is no state law that says dog owners must pick up after their animals, according to reporting from the Detroit Free Press.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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In 2022, a woman who was 38 weeks pregnant in the Vermilion County Jail objected when officials attempted to coerce her into scheduling an induction, according to the ACLU of Illinois.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Sources said the school board reviewed the new findings in a closed session on Thursday and will be scheduling a special meeting next week to take action.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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That's above analyst forecasts of about $304 million and represents about 47% year-over-year growth, marking the third straight quarter of acceleration.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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The first-stage booster made its ninth flight landing on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas, marking its 100th booster catch.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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Officers said that the case would be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's offices' Juvenile Division for filing consideration.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Others are stealing real PTINs from preparers and filing fraudulent returns using those credentials.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Recording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recording. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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