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
Carlson got out of her car and began recording.
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Michael Williams, CNN Money, 28 Jan. 2026
While 15 minutes wandering a hospital hallway isn’t exactly the wild, her team is working toward the goal of recording high-resolution brain activity in even more complex environments.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 21 Jan. 2026
Because of their higher elevation and drier air, Hill Country towns like Kerrville, Fredericksburg and Marble Falls freeze significantly more often than the Interstate 35 corridor, typically recording between 35 and 45 freezing days per year.
—Anthony Franze, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Shutter speed for controlling the exposure Cameras are excellent at recording exact snippets in time, but the end result will only be as good as your equipment.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
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Michael Williams, CNN Money, 28 Jan. 2026
While 15 minutes wandering a hospital hallway isn’t exactly the wild, her team is working toward the goal of recording high-resolution brain activity in even more complex environments.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 21 Jan. 2026
Because of their higher elevation and drier air, Hill Country towns like Kerrville, Fredericksburg and Marble Falls freeze significantly more often than the Interstate 35 corridor, typically recording between 35 and 45 freezing days per year.
—Anthony Franze, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Shutter speed for controlling the exposure Cameras are excellent at recording exact snippets in time, but the end result will only be as good as your equipment.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recording
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Corley started 21 of 24 matches in her first NWSL season, scoring twice and logging two assists.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The veteran back gained 111 and 164 rushing + receiving yards in the two games against the Rams in the regular season, logging 33 total touches.—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Employees of the consulate stopped the agent from entering, the Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry said Tuesday in a statement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Over the last several days, many Americans have seen upsetting, and often violent, images and videos of protests in Minneapolis amid a flood of ICE agents entering the city for a federal immigration enforcement operation.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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But while many health care providers already are using AI for administrative duties, such as transcribing patient visits, using it to help diagnose people is still a relatively new field.—
Cal Matters,
Mercury News,
28 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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Most people think listing on the open market is the only way to sell a house, but a rogue real estate investor in the Upper Midwest is changing that perception.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Before the film ends with onscreen graphics listing Melania’s achievements as first lady in such laudatory fashion that North Korea would blush, she’s shown posing for her official portrait.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Apple is developing an AI wearable, a small pin sized device roughly comparable to an AirTag, according to reporting from MacRumors and The Verge.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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De Simone was reporting on the fallout from the Southport stabbings, during which three young girls died, sparking anti-immigration riots across the UK.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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Whether teams are scheduling powerhouses to prepare for an eventual state title run or solid squads to spark improvement ahead of district play, coaches want to lock in games before other programs take their spot.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Jan. 2026
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If an art class or outing would stretch your budget, consider scheduling it for a more affordable future and staying in for the time being.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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Despite the beat, total revenue fell 3 percent year over year, marking the company’s first annual decline.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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In a post on X marking the Holocaust memorial, Pope Leo reaffirmed the Catholic Church’s commitment to the principles outlined in Nostra Aetate, the Second Vatican Council’s declaration rejecting all forms of antisemitism.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Lauer was fired from the network within 24 hours of Nevils filing the complaint, and several other women later came forward with allegations against him as well.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Leaders want the incident investigated as a hate crime and are in the process of filing a police report.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Recording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recording. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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