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
Surveillance footage captured the suspects discharging firearms at the building and recording the incident on their phones, according to the Toronto Police Service.
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Four Rockies relievers combined to hold the Cubs scoreless over the final seven innings, with Blas Castaño (1-0) recording the win and Jaden Hill pitching the ninth for his first career save.
—CBS News, 16 June 2026
He was killed in a motorcycle accident at the age of 24 in October 1971, months after recording the Fillmore shows.
—Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Harper has been crafty on the base paths, recording five steals on seven attempts.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 16 June 2026
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Four Rockies relievers combined to hold the Cubs scoreless over the final seven innings, with Blas Castaño (1-0) recording the win and Jaden Hill pitching the ninth for his first career save.
—CBS News, 16 June 2026
He was killed in a motorcycle accident at the age of 24 in October 1971, months after recording the Fillmore shows.
—Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Harper has been crafty on the base paths, recording five steals on seven attempts.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recording
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The backstory The Ranch’s history traces back to the early days of Yellowstone—in which the Ranch had a seat at the table when discussing the formation of the town of Big Sky, the evolution of ranching and logging in the Northern Rockies, and the region’s overall wilderness preservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Vince Gilligan and Rhea Seehorn, the creator and star of Apple TV drama series Pluribus, have the kind of easy camaraderie that comes from logging over a decade of prestige television together.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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Neighbors said the victim was a condo board president who blocked the suspect from entering the complex to protect a tenant in the building before he was fatally shot.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Those sites were designed to look real enough to trick people into entering credit card details, passwords or other sensitive information.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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While transcribing therapy sessions, Greta becomes obsessed with one of her insufferable boss's patients, a married female Swiss gynecologist.—
Caroline Killilea,
PEOPLE,
10 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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Chef Michael Riemenschneider, who opened three restaurants in Istanbul, will advise Beren on changes with a Michelin Guide listing as the goal, Unlu said.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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According to court records viewed by Fox News Digital, the country star filed the paperwork on May 18 in Williamson County, Tennessee, listing the date of separation as May 9.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Accountants and auditors These professionals keep the books for companies and organizations, tracking, verifying and reporting financial figures.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Certainly many drones got through, with Russians reporting 15 or more direct hits on the refinery.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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Many patients now spend weeks researching providers before scheduling a consultation.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Their visit coincides with an event marking one year to the start of the Invictus Games, the biennial sporting competition Harry founded more than a decade ago.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Four piping plover chicks hatched Monday at Montrose Beach Dunes Natural Area, marking the latest milestone in Chicago’s efforts to restore one of the Great Lakes’ most endangered and beloved birds.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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Due date for individual taxpayers filing on extension (payment was still due April 15).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.—
Adisa Hargett-Robinson,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
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“Recording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recording. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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