Definition of recordnext
1
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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2
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
Noun
Musk moved both of those companies to Texas in recent years and has loudly criticized both California and Delaware (where a Tesla shareholder sued him over his record-setting compensation). Maria Aspan, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026 More Americans are swimming in debt A record number of consumers entered debt consolidation in the first half of 2026, with an average balance of about $40,000, according to one of the nation’s largest debt-management nonprofits. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
With that seeming wide sweep of support, the bill passed the state Assembly in May by a vote of 74 to 0, with six votes not recorded. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 But at Capital Records recording the Cinderella album, everything was a dream. Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for record
Recent Examples of Synonyms for record
Noun
  • The agreement follows months of negotiations over Canal+‘s future investment obligations under France’s media chronology, which links broadcasters’ financial commitments to the timing of their access to theatrical releases.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 July 2026
  • The amount pledged by the pay-TV giant also see Canal+ benefit from a six-media window in France’s strict media chronology system.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • Evander is also the fifth-fastest player to reach 100 regular-season goal contributions in MLS history — doing so in just 104 games.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • His home county Drago has a history of resistance that’s been met with police crackdowns and enhanced surveillance, researchers say – particularlyafter the county emerged as a hub of protest in the 2008 Tibetan demonstrations.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Gen Zs — who are too young to have ever logged onto the site — joined in the collective longing too.
    Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Festival hours were extended, operations adjusted and the mechanical pickle kept spinning, logging nearly 1,800 rides.
    Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • And the trains did not arrive at the times listed on the signs in the stations.
    Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Commercial properties that are actively being listed for sale would be temporarily exempt as well, among other revisions.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • New images circulating online appear to show what defense analysts believe is the fifth prototype of China’s sixth-generation J-36 fighter jet, according to a report.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Associated Press journalists Niniek Karmini and Edna Tarigan in Jakarta, Indonesia, contributed to this report.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The acclaimed documentary captures a 20-year personal chronicle of a family struggling with severe mental illness and social isolation.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Social media became a running chronicle of the movement, helping transform an exam grievance into a national conversation.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Verb
  • In modern office settings and call centers, the quality of audio is essential, especially now that more of us are using AI tools in our jobs to transcribe conversations and interviews.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Staley's interview, like others that have occurred in recent months, is being transcribed but not recorded.
    Lauren Peller, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • Rodriguez returns after a 15-month layoff and hand surgery, aiming to re-enter the title picture against Silva, who seeks a second win this year to secure a title shot.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Hamilton entered the race largely considered the frontrunner, despite only launching his campaign in April.
    ABC NEWS, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Record.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/record. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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