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 Mbappe leads a strong French attack France reached the semi-finals after defeating Morocco 2-0, recording another clean sheet and reinforcing their status as the tournament favourites. Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 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 Yes, the Jets became the object of ridicule last season after finishing 3-14 and becoming the first team in NFL history to go an entire season without recording an interception. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 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 Even before Haaland and his teammates began their World Cup quest, the Norwegian Football Association reported its best-ever financial year, recording $430 million in revenues in 2025, up 20% from its previous record year in 2024. Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026 Rather than recording her contribution remotely, Williams joined the band in the studio, helped write the bridge and, afterward, accompanied them to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. Spin Staff, SPIN, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recording
Verb
  • The bank fell 5% after logging its best quarterly revenue in a decade.
    Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • In California, the rollback could pave the way for more farming, mining, logging and drilling in areas that were once forbidden due to the potential for wildlife habitat destruction.
    Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Some customers were entering their bank's name there and typing its address instead of their home address, which caused payments to fail.
    Polina Chebanova, Forbes.com, 17 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 report also recommends greater consideration of human influences beyond greenhouse gases, specifically listing aerosols, irrigation, and land-use changes.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
  • Kalshi had planned to begin listing flight cancellation contracts on Wednesday, according to a regulatory filing, but a spokesperson on Thursday told Fortune that the company has opted not to go forward for now.
    Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • Layoffs for Californians are imminent, with local officials reporting that at least 2,500 jobs are at risk in Los Angeles alone.
    Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026
  • Vogue is committed to reporting and riffing on the global fashion conversation—always filtered through the lens of culture and what’s happening in the world at large.
    Vogue, Vogue, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • Express Flooring’s installation process starts with scheduling a free consultation, either online or by phone.
    Sharon Wu, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • Louis Vuitton just unveiled its 2026 FIFA World Cup Trophy Trunk on Tuesday, marking the fifth time the luxury house has designed such a case for the international tournament.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 July 2026
  • WaterTower Music will also reissue Max Steiner’s score on vinyl this fall, marking the first new pressing of the soundtrack in more than 40 years.
    Anna Tingley, Variety, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • Those duties include protecting estate assets, notifying creditors, maintaining financial records and filing an inventory of the estate with the court.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
  • On Monday, Mexico began filing complaints to US state and federal prosecutors to request criminal investigations, and sent cease-and-desist letters to private companies that manage US detention centers where Mexican immigrants have died.
    Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

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“Recording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recording. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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