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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
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Ferrer’s wife, Ana, was also charged in the case as an accessory, court records show.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
The report analyzed data from single-family homes that were at least 50% destroyed in the fire, including building permit applications, property sale records and fire damage assessments, as well as race and ethnicity markers for potential disparities.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Put the records next to those lists and the picture is obvious.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Court records show that his probation was revoked and he was sentenced to one year in prison.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, the day before Curran’s death, a judge had granted a request to modify the no-contact order, allowing Curran and the mayor to have contact over the phone and in public, court records show.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Bass also set Windermere Prep records for 3-point shots made (353) and rebounds (680).
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
In the midst of a restitution battle, records show that Kilpatrick is at risk of losing a home in Novi over more than $50,000 in unpaid property taxes.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Jack Harvel
april 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
The memoir records the workings of Mughal rule, describing dealings with courtiers and envoys.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Court records state that Bateman used religious teachings and ceremonies to justify the abuse.
—Aya Al-Hakim, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Moore continued driving for 20 to 30 yards before stopping, court records state.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Five of those were caused by overdose, with three involving synthetic cannabinoids, according to Cook County Medical Examiner records.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Then the interview happens, and Thomas is swinging between lucidity and senility, and a million things about their relationship come up, and the fiction records the interview the phone couldn’t capture.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
The commission will work with experts from a variety of fields to conduct genealogical, historical, legal and records research.
—Capital News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2026
Houston, on average, records about 52 inches of rain every year, based on recent climate data.
—Roberto Villalpando, Houston Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
Many of the tanks were lost from both memory and records.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Ferrer’s wife, Ana, was also charged in the case as an accessory, court records show.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
The report analyzed data from single-family homes that were at least 50% destroyed in the fire, including building permit applications, property sale records and fire damage assessments, as well as race and ethnicity markers for potential disparities.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Put the records next to those lists and the picture is obvious.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Court records show that his probation was revoked and he was sentenced to one year in prison.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, the day before Curran’s death, a judge had granted a request to modify the no-contact order, allowing Curran and the mayor to have contact over the phone and in public, court records show.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Bass also set Windermere Prep records for 3-point shots made (353) and rebounds (680).
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
In the midst of a restitution battle, records show that Kilpatrick is at risk of losing a home in Novi over more than $50,000 in unpaid property taxes.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Noncitizen voting is rare The Heritage Foundation’s database of election fraud records 30 cases in Missouri between 1982 and 2025.
—Jack Harvel
april 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
The memoir records the workings of Mughal rule, describing dealings with courtiers and envoys.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Court records state that Bateman used religious teachings and ceremonies to justify the abuse.
—Aya Al-Hakim, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Moore continued driving for 20 to 30 yards before stopping, court records state.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Five of those were caused by overdose, with three involving synthetic cannabinoids, according to Cook County Medical Examiner records.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Then the interview happens, and Thomas is swinging between lucidity and senility, and a million things about their relationship come up, and the fiction records the interview the phone couldn’t capture.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
The commission will work with experts from a variety of fields to conduct genealogical, historical, legal and records research.
—Capital News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2026
Houston, on average, records about 52 inches of rain every year, based on recent climate data.
—Roberto Villalpando, Houston Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for records
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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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The fraternity’s student organization status has been revoked through spring 2031, according to an online database that logs KU student groups’ conduct violations.—
Matthew Kelly
April 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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Equipped with advanced sensors, this tracker logs various metrics including calories burned, distance, steps and more.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Her death certificate lists the cause as accidental, but her dad rejects that with every fiber of his being.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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The school currently lists no coaches for its men’s or women’s basketball teams.—
Mac Engel
April 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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Now, though, with the widespread circulation of magic manuals, grimoires, and related compendia—with the recording, on paper, of words, spells, histories, stories—witchcraft has taken an irreversible step into the exoteric realm.—
Kristen Roupenian,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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These substances have long histories of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine, says Naidoo, but are today rarely consumed in their raw form.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trump has now dispatched thousands of Marines to the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal reports.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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Another promising advance in the fight against cancer is being studied at the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, reports Nexstar’s KXAN.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As the temperamental Moon enters your sign, you’re bolstered to stand up and state your needs without apology.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Now, the space enters a new era as PostScript, led by Plaza Shamrock residents and hospitality veterans Dean Orr and Amber Donoghue.—
Evan Moore
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The algorithm funnelled me into accounts that were making hard, scathing criticisms of Judaism as an organized religion.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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But the accounts were actually Elletson’s personal accounts and the charges on those accounts went toward his personal expenses, including purchases during a trip to Mexico, court records show.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Brandy Monk-Payton, a professor of communication and media studies at Fordham University and contributor to the book Watching While Black Rebooted, notes that Hollywood seemingly needs to be continually reminded of the buying power of underrepresented groups.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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The report notes that a big increase in supply is pummeling the south and west.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Records.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/records. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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