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
And much of San Francisco’s offensive success can be credited to running back Christian McCaffrey, who has rushed for 1,202 yards and 10 touchdowns while also recording 924 receiving yards and seven touchdown catches.
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The Hurricanes did apply pressure, recording six quarterback hurries, but wasn’t able to finish those plays.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Anna, a wannabe TV journalist, has her video camera out and is recording every moment.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
The Wolves shot 57% from the field while making 20 triples on a night when all five starters scored in double figures, with four of them recording 22-plus points.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The Hurricanes did apply pressure, recording six quarterback hurries, but wasn’t able to finish those plays.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Anna, a wannabe TV journalist, has her video camera out and is recording every moment.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
The Wolves shot 57% from the field while making 20 triples on a night when all five starters scored in double figures, with four of them recording 22-plus points.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recording
Verb
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Lifestyle logging links daily habits to sleep and stress outcomes.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Reynolds and Asuma each played more than 36 minutes against the Hawkeyes, with two freshman, Grayson Grove and Kai Shinholster, logging more than 15 apiece.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
7 Jan. 2026
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While interviewing the mayor, a vehicle was seen entering the property after the gate was opened.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Video surveillance footage showed the two men entering a shower, according to the affidavit.—
Lori Dunn,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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But many of the available tools are focused on reducing administrative burden by transcribing clinical visits, drafting notes and formulating appeal letters.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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But voicemails also have a blue dot next to the red phone number or name (along with text summarizing or transcribing the voicemail underneath if those settings are active).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
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The property is a three-bedroom, 1,600-square-foot home, per the property’s listing on Zillow.—
Charmaine Patterson,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Jovanovic had to wait for those lawsuits to clear before listing again this year.—
Will Ellis,
Curbed,
6 Jan. 2026
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Some officers work for agencies such as US Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the US Coast Guard – all reporting up to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.—
Andy Rose 19 hr ago,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Our findings help explain why a growing number of companies have rules restricting or banning relationships across reporting lines.—
Emily Nix,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Cova Tree recommends scheduling a tree wellness walk-through with a certified arborist who can help identify the most at-risk trees.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2026
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The company uses a third-party administrator for claims, and homeowners are responsible for scheduling their own service appointments.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
30 Dec. 2025
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At a massive commemoration marking the anniversary of the Eaton fire this week, local religious leaders read the names of the 19 people who died in the blaze.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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His vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, was sworn in as acting president Monday, marking a continuation of the Chavismo movement that has controlled Venezuela for decades.—
Flora Charner,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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The bill would also increase the maximum civil penalty for filing a fraudulent lien to $15,000, up from $5,000.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Also in 2024, Antczak's county board campaign was cut short after he was removed from the ballot for incorrectly filing for candidacy on partisan nomination forms when the county seats are nonpartisan.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Recording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recording. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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