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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
Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
Listen to this article A record number of travelers are expected to hit the road and the skies in Connecticut and across the country this week.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Jordan Moreau, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Judges and magistrates would be required to record the reasons for granting or denying bail for such offenses.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noun
This comes on the heels of last year seeing another 15-year record of 1,777 elections, with not as many agreeing to a union.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
Listen to this article A record number of travelers are expected to hit the road and the skies in Connecticut and across the country this week.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
The trio spent all their time in voiceover booths recording lines for their adorable, yet powerful, video game characters.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Judges and magistrates would be required to record the reasons for granting or denying bail for such offenses.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for record
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To look through his chronology of outfits is to see a throughline of historical intrigue with a contemporary application, bringing an almost anachronistic presence to an often hyper-cyclical fashion space.Essence, Essence, 28 Sep. 2024
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The Platform 2 seems to commence from the aftermath of that revolutionary gesture, even as the eventual reintroduction of a familiar face calls the chronology of events into question.A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2024
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Understanding how devices log activity, what processes can trigger certain data points, and the potential for alternative interpretations can be critical in effectively challenging or defending digital evidence in court.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Wave also has a Pro plan ($16 a month) with additional features such as adding team members, automatically logging bank transactions and more.Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Here are nine of the best new K-dramas from 2024, listed alphabetically, including a time-travel rom-com, a period musical and a show about a young woman who turns into a chicken nugget.Simon Abrams, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Green, meanwhile, is listed as out with a low back contusion. – The Warriors play the Suns at 5 p.m. at the Chase Center on Saturday; Curry and Green are likely to return then for the quick turnaround.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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If won on Friday, lottery officials expect that the winnings will be the fifth-largest jackpot in the game's history.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Her blue-gray eyes darted over the various exhibits displaying pieces of her culture and history: a photograph of her uncle fishing, a miniature Nause-Waiwash longhouse and a taxidermied white muskrat.Andrea Durán, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
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These semi-autobiographical works offer a glimpse into Smith’s experience navigating identity, dating in Los Angeles as a bisexual man, hair loss and the discreet use of hair powders and man units, which the 20-something chronicles on his Instagram and TikTok accounts as well.Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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The three-hour-plus film chronicles characters both real and imagined that could have been hanging out at New York’s Chelsea Hotel.Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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The unidentified stowaway made it on board Delta Flight 487 on Tuesday, but the crew was alerted to their presence before takeoff, ABC News reported.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Separately, Japan’s cabinet approved a historic budget of $732 billion for the fiscal year beginning in April, while restricting new bond issuance to its lowest level in 17 years, Reuters reported.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Lakers are in a tough position regarding whether to go all in on a win-now move or hold out as LeBron James enters the final years of his career.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Adults, via pantomime theater with its madcap themes and nursery archetypes, could receive permission to enter these states as well.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 18 Dec. 2024
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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.Michael D. Carroll AND Shannon McDonagh, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The period piece explores the love story between Japanese American and Mexican American families during World War II, highlighting the solidarity between both communities.Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Record.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/record. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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