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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
In other cases, Virginia prosecutors have previously brought their own expert witnesses to counter an insanity defense at trials or even disputed the claims without their own expert, according to reports and court records. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026 Several officials praised Preckwinkle’s efforts, and the payouts also left $109 million in the loan pot, according to data received through a Tribune open records request. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026 But the Times analysis of data obtained under public records requests shows that conventional property insurance continues to grow more scarce across large areas of the state, including the Inland Empire, where FAIR Plan enrollment is soaring. — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026 Some $230 million of that commitment is to operate Deportation Depot, according to a review of contract records by the Herald/Times. — Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026 The band was signed to Drive-Thru records when Gilbert was in junior year. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2026 During years of litigation, Kosowski developed a hostile attitude toward Cozzi, according to court records. — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026 The band’s interest in making its records sound better is one thing that led to its demise. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026 Eight seasons in, Allen has piled up 79 rushing touchdowns and 299 total touchdowns, both records by a quarterback. — The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
While the technical crew records the president, the producer or reporter coordinates the live feed by phone, taking notes and asking questions. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026 Federal court records out of North Carolina indicate an Ericka Lomick was convicted in 2011 of mortgage fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering as part of a plea deal. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026 Presley Gerber, the model son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died Sunday at a rehab facility, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026 Fitzpatrick has also unleashed a wave of spending in the race already, disbursing nearly $5 million, according to Federal Election Commission records. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 The spreadsheet records the time a first unit was assigned and the time that first unit arrived. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 Evan Bouchard records over 100 points and wins the Norris Trophy. — Janson Duench, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 His camera records human atrocities and, in theory, gives a voice to the voiceless. — Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026 Prop-firm acquisition is not finished when the platform records a conversion. — David Ispiryan, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for records
  1. chronologies
  2. histories
  3. logs
  4. lists
  5. accounts
  6. reports
  7. enters
  8. stories
Noun
  • One of the best actors working today, Coon essentially plays two different sides of Rita with astonishing range across these chronologies, portraying the past and the present of her character through distinctive markers.
    — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • And so those chronologies are really important for me in each one of these investigations.
    — Terry Gross, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of chronologies
Noun
  • And the answer to that is there was a new reformulation of quantum mechanics developed by James Hartle, Murray Gell-Mann, and others, called the histories approach to quantum mechanics, or more precisely, decoherent histories approach.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Their brands are recognizable, their operations span the globe, and many have histories stretching back generations.
    — Bill Holodnak, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of histories
Verb
  • Law enforcement agencies have partnered with the company to speed up investigations by having access to a database that logs vehicle information like license plate, make, model, dents or modifications.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The program logs your viewing habits and sells that data to any third-party company that would like to know them.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of logs
Verb
  • The group noted Paramount, in its regulatory filings, still lists its Times Square offices in New York as its corporate headquarters — not its Melrose Avenue campus in Hollywood.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Trump lists eight separate investment accounts but doesn’t give any indication of which institutions manage them.
    — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of lists
Noun
  • An ultra-Orthodox private investigator named Avi Lehrer called Shraga and claimed to have bank records showing that Netanyahu and his family held millions of dollars in offshore accounts.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • First, the establishment of a local company and team, then launching official social media accounts, building connections through community events, opening e-commerce channels and ultimately expanding into physical retail.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of accounts
Verb
  • Moldova reports another drone incursion During the aerial barrages, drones have repeatedly strayed into neighboring countries, unnerving leaders who are wary of Russia and fear being dragged into conflict.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • After erosion washed away more than 60% of Tybee Island’s beach sand and hurt tourism, surprise federal funding emerged to help restore the popular Georgia destination, Adam Van Brimmer reports.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of reports
Verb
  • Treatment plants catch much of what enters the system, but not all of it.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Moments later, Andrew enters the home and lights a pipe before meeting the same fate.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of enters
Noun
  • Little ones can color, solve puzzles, read stories, and more in this booklet.
    — Anja Webb, Parents, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Marrs Barron said there were many heartfelt stories of neighbors helping neighbors and municipalities helping each other when equipment broke down, with others bringing ice and water for workers at the compost sites.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of stories

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“Records.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/records. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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