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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2
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
Buxton has been crafty on the base paths, recording five steals on five attempts.
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Data Skrive, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Alonzo Adams / Imagn Images Wembanyama had his worst game of the series, recording only 20 points, six rebounds and one assist on 4-of-15 shooting.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Modern conversation intelligence platforms go beyond just recording these interactions.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Boston had a prime opportunity in the top of the second, when Falter allowed four men to reach after recording the first out.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
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Data Skrive, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Alonzo Adams / Imagn Images Wembanyama had his worst game of the series, recording only 20 points, six rebounds and one assist on 4-of-15 shooting.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Modern conversation intelligence platforms go beyond just recording these interactions.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Boston had a prime opportunity in the top of the second, when Falter allowed four men to reach after recording the first out.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recording
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Lula, on track for reelection in October polls, vowed to stem deforestation after logging soared under his rightist predecessor, who sought to curry favor with Brazil’s powerful farming firms.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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Star winger Matthew Tkachuk played for the United States, logging seven points (four goals, three assists) in five games.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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In 2025, Google followed suit, entering into an agreement with Kairos Power and the TVA for a new nuclear plant.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Industrial additive manufacturing is entering the commercial nuclear power sector through a new production agreement between two Midwestern companies.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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To prepare for the release of the 1926 census, archivists spent nearly three years conserving, digitizing and transcribing the decades-old data, McBride said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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With the advancement of technology, there is now a transcribing tool on hand, but Warner says, human transcribing is not only faster, but 99% accurate.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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Former Charlotte Hornets star Nicolas Batum is selling his longtime Lake Norman mansion for $6 million, the property’s listing agent with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty said Friday.—
Joe Marusak
May 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
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Write an accurate job listing 2.—
Audrey Payne,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Instead, many Airbnb hosts are reporting open nights at their rentals, and hotels are far from full on the dates in June and July.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Members of the Meriden Police Department‘s Crime Suppression Unit executed a search and seizure warrant at a residence on Willow Street on May 11 in response to numerous complaints reporting that a man was selling narcotics from the residence, according to police.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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Ever hear of scheduling a vacation to see a city park?—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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There have been plenty others who have also decided that the additional conference game would be a catalyst to rearranging schedules, though there is still hope that schools will continue scheduling these marquee games in the future.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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If the current pace of biopharma M&A holds up for the rest of the year, the industry could be on track to notch more than $250 billion in deal value, marking the strongest year for biotech and pharma since the 2019 peak.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The Knicks ultimately secured a 105-95 win over the Spurs in Game 1, marking New York's 12th consecutive playoff victory.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Investigators have not yet revealed a motive for the shooting and said that a case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for filing consideration.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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His victory over Blue Cross/Blue Shield allowed 30 other women to be treated with the procedure without filing suit.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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“Recording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recording. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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