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noun

plural of record
1
as in chronologies
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened the town paper published a record of the debate, as well as a synopsis of each candidate's stance on the major questions

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2
as in annals
an account of important events in the order in which they happened historical records on the rise of the Roman Empire are plentiful

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records

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verb

present tense third-person singular of record
1
as in logs
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 lists
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 records
Noun
Molinar’s settlement is equal to the sum of one year’s salary and benefits, according to the separation agreement released by Fort Worth ISD officials on Tuesday in response to an open records request. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 The district attorney’s office filed charges against Greenhoward including murder, use of a deadly weapon, assault on a child causing death and child abuse resulting in death, court records show. — Seamus Bozeman, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 The Herald’s reporting is based on interviews with law enforcement officials, court filings, and business and corporate records. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 Not many records could credibly birth both a dub version and a mariachi reimagining; Reset is not like most records. — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 14 July 2026 Gotham’s bond has been set at $500,000, and his next court appearance is scheduled for Friday, July 17, according to online jail records. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 Kunst said there were some undocumented claims of miraculous cures prior to when records of such occurrences would be kept, dating back to the 1950s. — Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
Verb
What the 2023 Sleep Study Found The research by Haibin Li and Frank Qian analyzed data from the National Health Interview Survey (1997-2018), linked to National Death Index records through December 31, 2019. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 But now, a study published in Ecology and Evolution records the predation of frogs by a family of harvestmen (Opiliones), suggesting that such ecological interactions may be more widespread than previously thought. — Jay Kakade july 13, New Atlas, 14 July 2026 Throughout the rest of the video, Ebs records clips of the produce, criticizing the appearance of the fruits and vegetables. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 He was taken to Liberty Hospital for treatment and then booked at the Clay County Detention Center, court records state. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026 On Thursday morning, Jones pleaded not guilty to a second-degree murder charge in Little Rock District Court, court records state. — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 9 July 2026 Whitehead, 20, of Merrillville, died June 1, 2022, from six gunshots to his face and head in a parking lot in the 7200 block of Taft Street, court records state. — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Court records from Davidson County, Tennessee, showed an improper vehicle lighting and speeding charge, both misdemeanors, for Johnson in 2023. — Lucas Finton, USA Today, 6 July 2026 The unidentified student told a school resource officer in December 2023, who informed the principal about what happened, court records state. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for records
  1. chronologies
  2. histories
  3. logs
  4. lists
  5. accounts
  6. reports
  7. enters
  8. stories
Noun
  • Plaintiff attorneys have built similar tools capable of producing polished demand letters, medical chronologies, and settlement ranges using massive legal datasets.
    — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The Southern Sinagua people, hardy folk who lived in the area from about 1150 to around 1400, drew them to mark major happenings in their world, keep chronologies of celestial events or map out favorite Verde River hotspots.
    — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 23 Dec. 2025
Definition of chronologies
Noun
  • Criminal histories can also continue to limit access to social support or higher earnings.
    — Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Models should pay extra attention to patients with rare diseases, complex comorbidities or healthcare histories that look significantly different from the data used for training.
    — Subba Rao Katragadda, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of histories
Verb
  • Concerns about inflation, debt, retirement savings or unexpected expenses do not simply disappear because someone logs into work.
    — Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • All of these updates could help address some of the quirks The Verge’s Jennifer Pattison Tuohy noticed while trying out Google’s updated smart home system last year, like event logs with detailed descriptions of people who weren’t there, and things that didn’t happen.
    — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 23 June 2026
Definition of logs
Verb
  • The company lists acquisition benefits including expanding chemical capabilities, strengthening purification solutions and broadening lower-carbon energy pathways.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • The website lists a maximum capacity of 232 vehicle reservations and 50 pedestrian/bicycle reservations per day.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026
Definition of lists
Noun
  • According to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, investigators reviewed social media accounts, a website and a billboard in Latin America that advertised maternity packages at South Texas hospitals to foreign nationals.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2026
  • Most accounts read Qatar's rise as gas turned into money, turned into visibility, a soft-power story with expensive props.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of accounts
Verb
  • They are accused of encouraging dissent against the regime and were convicted of broad charges of corruption, CNN’s Isobel Yeung reports.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Dominant streaming platform Netflix reports earnings after the bell on Thursday, and analysts are sounding hard-pressed to find a meaningful driver for the stock.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of reports
Verb
  • Phil Mafah enters his second season fully healthy and with the momentum of a strong offseason in the eyes of his coaches.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Mack’s appointment represents the latest addition to the accomplished executive leadership team assembled by Vazquez as BKB enters its next phase of global growth.
    — James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of enters
Noun
  • Every day, Cord Shiflet drives 200 miles round trip from Austin, helping survivors tell their stories, connecting them with resources and raising more than $50,000 for affected families through Facebook.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Their service stories had many similarities, and their appreciation for their Honor Flight experience was wonderful to hear about.
    — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of stories

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“Records.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/records. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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