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 Judge William Sullivan impounded the call, prohibiting the press from recording or broadcasting the audio. Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 2026 Palencia would have established himself as one of the sport’s top closers, and the Cubs wouldn’t have needed to set a franchise record with 13 pitchers recording at least one save. Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 The person opened the driver’s door and then the trunk before reaching inside, prompting the driver recording the scene to leave out of concern that the shooter might be retrieving additional weapons. Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Both are still on board today, alongside Payne and guitarist Fred Tackett, who began recording with the group in 1973 and became a member in 1988. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026 McCray has shown off the breadth of his physical tools during this homestand, recording both a steal and an outfield assist in Friday’s win over the Angels. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 When right-hander Eury Pérez delivered seven perfect innings against the Athletics earlier this month, Bachar also nearly let the game slip away, allowing five runs without recording an out in the eighth. Tyler M. Carmona july 26, Miami Herald, 26 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
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Verb
  • Festival hours were extended, operations adjusted and the mechanical pickle kept spinning, logging nearly 1,800 rides.
    Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Historically, mountain properties were trappers’ cabins, logging outposts or alpine dairy herding HQs.
    Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • Thanks largely to the explosive growth of NCAA beach volleyball, the United States now possesses remarkable depth entering the LA28 cycle.
    Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • According to a Reuters report, entering this competitive but high-margin market, as well as the large SUV segment, is the path forward, since both are areas the automaker currently ignores.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • And the days are coming when AI is meaningfully involved in clinical care, beyond just transcribing our own words, and the follow-up recommendation deviates from the standard of care.
    Frances Mei Hardin, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Ideally, the process is not about transcribing information but engaging with it.
    James Davis, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
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  • The administration was scrutinized by homeowners across New York City for the public list that was posted online last month, listing names and addresses of residents across the five boroughs, even if their properties were not subject to the tax.
    Katherine Koretski, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Commissioner has questioned police spending Days before the traffic stop, Suarez proposed that Miami Beach create an online portal listing all city employees’ pay.
    Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • In June, Waddingham issued a metaphorical penalty card to outlets reporting on a feud with Sudeikis, after speaking to Variety about his propensity for rewrites.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Health officials in New York are reporting at least three probable cases of a rare bacterial illness on Long Island.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
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  • Neighbors started scheduling play dates and coffees in the park.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Maryland, Northwestern, Penn State, Rutgers and Washington joined Indiana in not scheduling non-Power Four teams last year.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
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  • Cowan suffered a first-round defeat from a body punch, marking her fourth consecutive stoppage loss and bringing her UFC record to 0-4.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Commissioned by yard founder Pekka Koskenkylä, the 36-footer hit the seas in 1966, marking the start of Nautor Swan’s illustrious building legacy.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026
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  • Investigators presented the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office earlier Tuesday for filing consideration.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • All four of her grandparents were born and raised in Italy; in 2018, the then 62-year-old former magazine editor moved to Perugia, in the central Umbria region, on a temporary visa at the same time as filing a lawsuit for citizenship.
    Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Recording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recording. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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