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as in chronology
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 to log
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 to list
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 record
Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
During a hearing on Monday, a Collin County judge set his bond at $250,000, online court records show.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025
Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
The Current didn’t record a shot in the second half and mostly played on cruise control.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
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Noun
But court records reveal that the HOA was lenient on this particular rule at the time and knew of other households that had chickens.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
During a hearing on Monday, a Collin County judge set his bond at $250,000, online court records show.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
None of the five amateurs in this year’s field managed to record a round under par on Thursday or Friday, though Justin Hastings — the winner of the Latin America Amateur Championship — shot an even-par 72 on Thursday.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
The Current didn’t record a shot in the second half and mostly played on cruise control.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for record
Noun
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Your Experience section is designed to show your work chronology.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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With each option, the chronology of individual steps in the process changes.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But the biggest spring mover might have been a senior who played in all 16 games last season and logged nearly 400 snaps.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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That set topped out at just 135 weeks on the Billboard 200 — not even half the time logged by its more successful counterpart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This is why Sandy is not listed in the landfall maps!—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ahead of the match, Washington listed eleven players as unavailable, including star forward Trinity Rodman, who stepped away from team activities to address her continuing back issues.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At the time of his death, Carter was the longest living president in American history.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Mavericks became the 11th team in NBA history to reach the NBA Finals one season, and miss the playoffs the next.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Its first season chronicles one exceptionally grueling 15-hour shift inside an emergency room at a fictional hospital in Pittsburgh, told one hour at a time, in real time.—
Jeremy D. Larson,
Pitchfork,
11 Apr. 2025
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House of the Dragon chronicles the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragon, an event that didn’t just happen overnight.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Cavaliers did not report any injuries and will have their full standard roster available for Game 1.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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Global automotive industry: Ford vice chair warns that advanced Chinese automakers threaten US industry This news was first reported by the Wall Street Journal, but Ford spokeswoman Jess Enoch declined to comment on specific export changes.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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When Wade had entered the league, baggy, untucked dress shirts and oversize suits were the style on draft night; on game days, players draped 5XL sweat suits and Mitchell & Ness throwback jerseys over their lanky frames.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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The outspoken mother, who has clashed with Rock in the past, quickly went on to reiterate her desire for Blueface to enter a relationship with rap star Megan Thee Stallion, a hope that she’s expressed on previous occasions.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This story contains details from the season finale of The Pitt on Max.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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This story was originally published April 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Record.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/record. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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