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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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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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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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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
Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
All three games in the series were tightly contested in a matchup between the two teams with the best records in the National League.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
The crowd was enthusiastic and somewhat glassy-eyed, and people lined up patiently to buy records and merchandise, and to get a chance to meet Rashad.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
This game may not carry the same weight, depending on the records of both teams going in, but the intrigue will almost certainly be there.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 15 May 2026
This will begin a streak of three straight games against teams that finished with winning records last season.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Global temperature records could be challenged again So far, 2024 ranked as the planet’s warmest year on record, following the last El Nino event, which emerged in mid-2023 and persisted through spring 2024, according to NOAA.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Most of the items were classified in city records as office supplies, and more than half lacked receipts.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
The Administration for Children and Families says state child support agencies submit qualifying cases, and federal officials forward those records to the State Department.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Late in the season, Schaefer set NHL records for goals and points by an 18-year-old defenseman, eclipsing Phil Housley in both categories.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 14 May 2026
There were allegations of frequent racist remarks and violations of California’s public records laws to shield the office from scrutiny.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
This includes security and police patrols, CCTV cameras and a radar system that records video and thermal imaging.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
In 2025, the BLA claimed 521 attacks and 1,060 security-force fatalities, though independent monitoring records substantially fewer attacks, at around 254 events, in Balochistan over the same period.
—Amira Jadoon, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
The victim had bruising under his eye and cheek, records state.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The Atlanta Dream announced their 2026 WNBA opening night roster this week, headlined by the blockbuster addition of two-time All-Star Angel Reese alongside a returning core that set franchise records just a season ago.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Houston, on average, records about 52 inches of rain every year, based on recent climate data.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
Noun
Text messages in court records show a brief and ambiguous exchange between McCluskie and Williamson that backs that up.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
All three games in the series were tightly contested in a matchup between the two teams with the best records in the National League.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
The crowd was enthusiastic and somewhat glassy-eyed, and people lined up patiently to buy records and merchandise, and to get a chance to meet Rashad.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
This game may not carry the same weight, depending on the records of both teams going in, but the intrigue will almost certainly be there.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 15 May 2026
This will begin a streak of three straight games against teams that finished with winning records last season.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Global temperature records could be challenged again So far, 2024 ranked as the planet’s warmest year on record, following the last El Nino event, which emerged in mid-2023 and persisted through spring 2024, according to NOAA.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Most of the items were classified in city records as office supplies, and more than half lacked receipts.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
The Administration for Children and Families says state child support agencies submit qualifying cases, and federal officials forward those records to the State Department.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Verb
The temperature is the actual air reading — what a thermometer records in the shade.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Late in the season, Schaefer set NHL records for goals and points by an 18-year-old defenseman, eclipsing Phil Housley in both categories.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 14 May 2026
There were allegations of frequent racist remarks and violations of California’s public records laws to shield the office from scrutiny.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
This includes security and police patrols, CCTV cameras and a radar system that records video and thermal imaging.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
In 2025, the BLA claimed 521 attacks and 1,060 security-force fatalities, though independent monitoring records substantially fewer attacks, at around 254 events, in Balochistan over the same period.
—Amira Jadoon, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
The victim had bruising under his eye and cheek, records state.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The Atlanta Dream announced their 2026 WNBA opening night roster this week, headlined by the blockbuster addition of two-time All-Star Angel Reese alongside a returning core that set franchise records just a season ago.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Houston, on average, records about 52 inches of rain every year, based on recent climate data.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for records
Noun
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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
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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
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Winter or summer, logs as big as Popeye’s biceps smolder in the grand fireplace of the dimly lit, deep-blue map room to ensure the theatrical cosiness stays cranked up to 11.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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According to the complaint, Netflix logs billions of user interactions on its platform, collecting data that allegedly includes viewing habits, entertainment preferences, devices used, household networks, app usage patterns, and other behavioral information.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The company lists five programs in some stage of development, including candidates for gastrointestinal and neurological conditions.—
Brad Quick,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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The directory of smoke-free gambling establishments lists Stones Gambling Hall, Parkwest Casino Cordova, Parkwest Casino Lotus, Limelight Cardroom and Capitol Casino as smoke-free establishments.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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Professional commentators tended to see these developments in so many local terms—turning, for their explanations, to national histories, cultures and institutions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Sombreness has seldom looked more suave or felt more disciplined; the storytelling is astounding in its concision, sometimes to a fault, as the characters’ rich personal histories are elided.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Yale’s Budget Lab reports that the tariffs have raised about two hundred and fifteen billion dollars in revenues.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Either way, when the team reports for training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe in late July, Rodgers will run out with the starters with the goal of leading the Steelers back to the playoffs while eyeing the franchise’s first postseason victory in a decade.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The Hollywood sign is ablaze as Spencer Pratt, the reality TV star now running for mayor of Los Angeles, suits up as Batman, enters City Hall and leads the people to overthrow a cabal of corrupt, out-of-touch progressives intent on destroying the city.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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As healthcare enters the age of artificial intelligence, data is becoming as strategically important as physical infrastructure.—
Francisca Mutapi,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Rather than leave existing clients in the lurch, Lee allowed IDW to essentially inherit those accounts, allowing the fledgling business to become profitable within its first year of operation.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The report also found that there were conflicting accounts of what happened on the day of the girl's surgery.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Lauren McCormick of Squaremouth notes that many people only consider travel insurance for flights or cruises.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The recovery in achievement rates in the highest poverty districts, the report notes, seems to largely be due to federal relief funds given to state and local governments that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
16 May 2026
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“Records.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/records. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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