Synonyms of records

records 1 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chronologies
• histories
• accounts
• stories
• reports
• versions
• chronicles
• diaries
• narratives
• narrations
• memoirs
• commentaries
• tales
• witnesses
• depositions
• logs
• documentations
• sagas
• logbooks
• testimonies
• journals
• annals
• anecdotes
• testaments
• minutes
• testimonials
• blogs
• yarns
• recitations
• epics
• romances
• case studies
• case histories
• recitals
• procès-verbaux
• gests

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• annals
• histories
• chronicles
• journals
• diaries
• commentaries
• reports
• memoirs
• biographies
• archives
• documentations
• reminiscences
• logs
• registers
• blogs
• autobiographies
• narratives
• sagas
• lives
• genealogies
• epics
• legends
• stories
• tales
• chronologies

records

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• logs
• reports
• notes
• transcribes
• registers
• marks
• jots (down)
• writes down
• sets down
• enters
• takes down
• chronicles
• minutes
• puts down
• scores
• inscribes
• notches
• enregisters
• chalks (up)

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lists
• enters
• schedules
• indexes
• files
• catalogs
• registers
• books
• enrolls
• slates
• inscribes
• cards
• notes
• compiles
• classifies
• tabulates
• puts down
• tallies
• reschedules

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deletes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of records

Noun

The New York Giants actually won a Super Bowl after a 9-7 regular season and there have been five NFL teams since 2010 that have made it to the postseason with losing records, including last year's Carolina Panthers. — Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026

Stroud was pronounced dead in the Sam’s Club parking lot, according to Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s records. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2026

Jail records showed Tucker was being held without bail; no court date was listed. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

City officials said those payments were part of the terms of his resignation but that the specific details were not public records. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

Founded by Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic, the band was active from 1987 to 1994, and sold more than 75 million records worldwide during its short run. — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026

Suspect faced previous charges Hemingway has faced several criminal charges in Allegheny County since 2016, according to Pennsylvania court records. — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

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

During years of litigation, Kosowski developed a hostile attitude toward Cozzi, according to court records. — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Verb

The country of about 62 million people records roughly 60 murders a day, among the highest rates globally. — CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

On the federal election level, Richard Uihlein has already donated more than $35 million to the conservative group Restoration of America PAC, according to Federal Election Commission records. — Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2026

It was never noted in 830 pages of her care center records that USA TODAY reviewed. — Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

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

Evan Bouchard records over 100 points and wins the Norris Trophy. — Janson Duench, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026