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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
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2025
Last year was the hottest ever for the contiguous United States, and the hurricane season was among the costliest on record.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The full-length was recorded in 1999 as the stars performed at the legendary music venue in Los Angeles.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Chief objective is to finish my my sophomore record.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2025
Last year was the hottest ever for the contiguous United States, and the hurricane season was among the costliest on record.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
Each cat was assigned to one of these conditions for three hours a day over three days, and their behavior was recorded every five minutes.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The full-length was recorded in 1999 as the stars performed at the legendary music venue in Los Angeles.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for record
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Similar deals have been struck with streamers in neighboring countries like France where Disney+ signed a landmark media chronology deal agreeing to invest 25% of its annual net turnover in France in French and European productions.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
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French media chronology remains a hot button topic as global streamers have shaken up the landscape since their entry into the country.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The three-month period from October to December saw gains across most types of filming except reality TV, which logged its ninth consecutive quarterly decline.—
Katie Kilkenny,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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When the Bruins played the Leafs in the first round last spring, Coyle logged the most five-on-five minutes against Matthews of any Boston centre.—
Jonas Siegel,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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That place, however, will dig deeper into your bank accounts: the spectacular penthouse pad, which takes up the tower’s 49th and 50th floors and comes with a 116-foot terrace and a private elevator, has been up for grabs since May 2023, listed for a whopping $38 million.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2025
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The complaint lists various burglaries from October to December last year.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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The partnership started in 2024, focusing on creating exclusive trading cards and memorabilia that highlight the team's successful history in the sport.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The history of Wall Street over the past 100 years has proven that most narrow stories do not end well.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Diplomat — which premiered in April 2023 — chronicles Kate, the U.S. ambassador to the U.K., attempting to prevent another world war after a British aircraft carrier was bombed.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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When tragedy strikes, the film shifts into a chronicle of endurance, of solitude and grief.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Netflix, which distributed Emilia Pérez, distanced themselves from the star amid the controversy, according to Variety, which also reported that some Academy members felt hesitant to vote for the film amid its storm of negative buzz.—
Lester Fabian Brathwaite,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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These could include technology, reporting services, investment products and services and more.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Researchers have discovered a virus that can enter human cells in a similar way to the virus that causes COVID-19.—
Katherine Hignett,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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But the Supreme Court in 1898 ruled that birthright citizenship extended to the children of immigrants who were born in the United States, even if their parents had entered the country illegally.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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This story was originally published February 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2025
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Reuters This story has been updated with additional information.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Record.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/record. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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