1
as in logging
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 entering
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 recording
Pittsburgh scored four runs before recording an out in the second inning.
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CBS News,
28 June 2026
Golden State moved the ball well, recording 20 assists on 27 made shots.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Nighttime has brought little relief, with around 30 monitoring stations still recording temperatures above 25 C early on Tuesday.
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Sudip Kar-Gupta,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
All Meta’s glasses have an LED light indicating when the glasses are recording.
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Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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CBS News,
28 June 2026
Golden State moved the ball well, recording 20 assists on 27 made shots.
—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Nighttime has brought little relief, with around 30 monitoring stations still recording temperatures above 25 C early on Tuesday.
—
Sudip Kar-Gupta,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
All Meta’s glasses have an LED light indicating when the glasses are recording.
—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recording
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The crime drama was renewed for a second season last year after logging Paramount+’s second biggest launch for an original series behind Landman.
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That means logging not just the output but the exact inputs, parameter state and computation path, enabling retrospective reconstruction of any historical decision for regulatory examination.
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Despite entering the match as overwhelming favorites, Argentina is approaching the match cautiously.
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British singer Ellie Goulding was spotted entering a car while wearing a black cocktail dress.
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Speaking ideas aloud and transcribing them for AI input also preserves natural rhythm.
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While transcribing therapy sessions, Greta becomes obsessed with one of her insufferable boss's patients, a married female Swiss gynecologist.
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The driver of the fleeing vehicle was booked into the Wyandotte County Detention Center, according to the jail’s inmate listing.
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She's also dreamed about paying down that future pool by listing it on Swimply.
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The state has not yet begun reporting its results, but protocols were established in 2021.
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In audio obtained by CNN, the plane's pilot can be heard reporting the incident to air traffic control.
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For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.
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Any change to the City Charter would not preclude the council from scheduling additional special meetings.
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From patriotic events marking the milestone to hands-on crafts and outings designed for time with the grandkids, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the season.
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More than 60 drones targeted Moscow overnight, the city’s mayor said Tuesday, marking another major aerial attack on the Russian capital as Ukraine intensifies its long-range weapons campaign.
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With ballots set to be printed this week, the issue was appealed to the Alaska Supreme Court on an expedited basis, with both sides filing court papers over the weekend.
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The brain creates reference points, filing new information against existing constructs.
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“Recording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recording. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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