records 1 of 2

plural of record

records

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verb

present tense third-person singular of record
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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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Noun
  • There are many reasons why some people are drawn to those with violent histories and reputations.
    Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Research doesn’t suggest that intermittent fasting leads to eating disorders, but those with histories of these disorders should also avoid it, Varady says.
    Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • With each person who enters the room eager to greet her, Richardson returns their sentiments with a gentle smile.
    Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The photos are the latest set of surveillance images released by cops as the manhunt for the assassin enters its fourth day.
    John Annese, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Danny Boyle and Alex Garland are returning after 22 years to make 28 Years Later, though the original film, 28 Days Later, has remained one of cinema’s weirdest modern days stories.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But these polished descriptions, like many attempts to summarize compelling stories, rarely convey the excitement of reading a book that genuinely surprises you.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • As the closest living relatives to animals today, their genomes harbor versions of Sox and POU genes, which play pivotal roles in regulating cellular behavior.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The 38 mm versions of the Classic Fusion are sleek and comfortable.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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