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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
Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Reagan’s speech is included in millions of administration records governed by the Presidential Record Act signed in 1981 by his predecessor, President Jimmy Carter.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
If Doan’s Coyotes records were treated the same way Hawerchuk’s Jets records were, moving from one city to the next as a franchise relocated, then Utah Mammoth star Clayton Keller would be chasing him.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Alker set the front-nine and back-nine records last year with a pair of matching 31s for a tournament record 62 in the first round.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Oct. 2025
Miami-Dade sheriff’s deputies recently solved the case after linking Koehler’s DNA to the victim, who is not identified in court records.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Notable inmates once held at the jail include Boston Mayor James Michael Curley, anarchists Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, civil rights leader Malcolm X and mobster Whitey Bulger, according to records.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
The board is working with the city to ensure its exempt status is correctly reflected across municipal records.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Court records state that on June 4, 2024, X suspended Plummer’s original account for violating its rules against violent speech.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
One way is by using an EEG, which records the brain’s electrical activity.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Despite his limited recording knowledge, Batlan sets this all up himself, and records Springsteen while sitting on a bed.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
In the film, Mike is portrayed as a confidant as Bruce records the album.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
For an artist who had alchemized his collection of Prince, A Tribe Called Quest, Roberta Flack, and Marvin Gaye records into a beautiful sound of his own, this was never a slight.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025
Misconduct records for doctors, accountants, manicurists and others are more publicly accessible than similar records for teachers.
—Danielle Duclos, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
But county emails obtained through a Miami Herald records request show that removing CountryFest from the Aviation Department’s budget proved impossible for the airport staff last year.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
Police had to consult water utility records to find the residence.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Reagan’s speech is included in millions of administration records governed by the Presidential Record Act signed in 1981 by his predecessor, President Jimmy Carter.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
If Doan’s Coyotes records were treated the same way Hawerchuk’s Jets records were, moving from one city to the next as a franchise relocated, then Utah Mammoth star Clayton Keller would be chasing him.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Alker set the front-nine and back-nine records last year with a pair of matching 31s for a tournament record 62 in the first round.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Oct. 2025
Miami-Dade sheriff’s deputies recently solved the case after linking Koehler’s DNA to the victim, who is not identified in court records.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Notable inmates once held at the jail include Boston Mayor James Michael Curley, anarchists Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, civil rights leader Malcolm X and mobster Whitey Bulger, according to records.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
The board is working with the city to ensure its exempt status is correctly reflected across municipal records.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
After creating an account, eBirders can log on at any time to submit a checklist that records location, time, date and a list of birds observed.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Court records state that on June 4, 2024, X suspended Plummer’s original account for violating its rules against violent speech.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
One way is by using an EEG, which records the brain’s electrical activity.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Despite his limited recording knowledge, Batlan sets this all up himself, and records Springsteen while sitting on a bed.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
In the film, Mike is portrayed as a confidant as Bruce records the album.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
For an artist who had alchemized his collection of Prince, A Tribe Called Quest, Roberta Flack, and Marvin Gaye records into a beautiful sound of his own, this was never a slight.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2025
Misconduct records for doctors, accountants, manicurists and others are more publicly accessible than similar records for teachers.
—Danielle Duclos, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
But county emails obtained through a Miami Herald records request show that removing CountryFest from the Aviation Department’s budget proved impossible for the airport staff last year.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for records
Verb
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Cut hard cheeses in cubes or bite-size chunks, while leave softer cheeses and logs whole.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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The system logs license plate information, vehicle characteristics and timestamps.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wikipedia lists 101 college football rivalry games that include some kind of trophy.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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SeatGeek, another resale ticket site, lists upper level seats for $189 and lower level seats for $112.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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Passmore reflects on Shakur’s life and considers how her story highlights the broader struggles and resilience of Black activists whose work is marginalized in mainstream histories.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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All sorts of different companies’ histories, as well as ours.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The score was tied 1–1 in the 5th inning, when the game paused for the annual Stand Up to Cancer tribute, Billboard reports.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Investors seemed to agree as the company’s stock rose 2%, pushing its market valuation past the $4 trillion mark again the day before the company reports its Q3 earnings.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When licenses expire or are denied, the Department of Code and Regulations automatically schedules an inspection, said Joel Dock, a planning manager with the city.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Oct. 2025
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Target often schedules its Circle Week to coincide with similar large-scale sales events from other major retailers, such as Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days and Walmart's Holiday Deals event—both set to begin on Tuesday, October 7.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of the best accounts ever of the power of categories to shape reality is Ian Hacking’s Historical Ontology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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With the youngest adults who could serve in World War II now 98, there are fewer and fewer people who can provide firsthand accounts of the conflict.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The science author Stuart Clark notes that the concept was nonsensical to contemporary scientists, who assumed that magnetism could not break free from a magnet and that the Sun’s energy radiated equally across its surface.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Almost any bitters can work, but Barton notes that lighter, fruit-forward flavors—like cherry, orange, or chocolate—tend to complement coffee best, while overly smoky or savory bitters can overwhelm it.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Data acquisition begins immediately once the fiber enters the well, ensuring real-time insights into well performance.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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The challenge for leaders as AI enters its next chapter will be not just harnessing its power, but ensuring its benefits are shared among workers, companies, and economies alike.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Records.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/records. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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