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 As the agents stood outside the emergency room entrance, a large crowd of protesters began to converge at the hospital, some banging pots and recording the interaction on their phones. — Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026 After recording the views, a recovery system Barnard called Repris consisted of a streamer to slow its drop and a GPS tracker to help locate the pod after landing. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026 Several implored the commissioners not to ruin their reputations by recording their support for the arch. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026 San Diego struggled throughout the first half, failing to capitalize on its opportunities despite recording four shots on goal and creating two chances. — Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 But there also was the continuation of the defensive spark shown a night earlier in the overtime victory against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome, recording three steals against the Warriors. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026 In Hall’s absence, Braelon Allen has been a fantastic replacement, recording at least 100 scrimmage yards in the last four consecutive games. — Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026 That gave the team two rookie starters in a home opener for the first time since the NBA began recording starters in 1970-71. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 Saadi stayed on call as Rahbani’s in-house bassist, and Rahbani would return the favor by recording Saadi’s personal projects. — Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recording
Verb
  • Buzelis struggled again, logging more turnovers (five) than points (four) after racking up three early fouls that limited his production.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Collins is from Caribou, and Jackson is from the small logging town of Allagash, which is even further north.
    — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Note that prohibited items include bags or backpacks larger than 12-by-6-by-12 inches, lawn chairs, large coolers, alcoholic beverages, chairs, weapons, drones, pets, and umbrellas; participants will be screened before entering the route.
    — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • For Ghatora, the next challenge is ensuring that the products entering this space are backed by credible science.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • There are even more features on here, like converting audio to MIDI and transcribing your playing into tablature.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • So, instead, Barr begins transcribing Dava’s work—but transcribing turns into editing, and editing into claiming.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The My Home button takes you back to the My Home screen from anywhere in the app, and the Activity button opens a screen listing all system events, including video clips.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Compass is embroiled in more than half a dozen lawsuits with state and local Multiple Listing Services (MLS) involving listing rules and antitrust claims.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The brand posted its third-quarter earnings Thursday, reporting an increase in comparable restaurant sales of 5%.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Murray alleges the school retaliated against Newman for reporting his concerns.
    — Tori Mason, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Trojans coach Karlos Odum made a move to prepare his season by scheduling a Kickoff Classic game at Wakulla this season.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The Republican ballot board judge, Amie Super, was accused of breaking election code by scheduling ballot board members in a lopsided manner.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The media company reported $245 million in revenue from digital platforms including Fandango, marking a nearly 10% year-over-year increase.
    — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The service described it as its first production contract for a high-energy laser weapon system, marking a shift from prototype development toward procurement and fielding.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The same month, OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Teens after state attorneys general launched an investigation into the company's safety practices, with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, a Republican, filing a lawsuit in June.
    — Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Throughout Election Day, and into the night, The New Yorker will provide live updates on election results, with reporters filing dispatches from battleground states nationwide and columnists offering fresh analysis as votes start to come in.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2026

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“Recording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recording. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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