record
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
A record 10% of first-time buyers are paying entirely in cash, according to the National Association of Realtors.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
The number of people who rode New York’s subway system last Sunday, the day of the New York City Marathon, setting a new record.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
“Sinners” set an Oscar record with the most nominations ever by a single movie.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
That took his international record to 146 goals from 234 games for Portugal - both men's world records - since making his debut in 2003.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
“Aye, for the record, I don’t believe the stuff they been saying on the news ’bout you,” he says.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
![]()
These are cast by people whose eligibility cannot be confirmed at polling stations, sometimes because of missing identification or discrepancies in voter registration records.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
Three years after the release of the first “ACOTAR” book, the family moved into a palatial Tudor-style mansion in Haverford, Pa.—purchasing the seven-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom dwelling for $3.3 million in 2018, according to property records.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
Wedding represented Canada in the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City and finished 24th in the parallel giant slalom category, records show.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
The authors have called for a "tick box" to enable staff to access records which confirms they have legitimate reason to do so.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
The United States census records Fannie’s birth in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1872.
From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell
![]()
Vlasenko ripped it open to find some kind of harness, along with instructions written on paper and recorded on a cellphone video.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
That compares with 2,289 cases during all of 2025, and is the highest level recorded by the CDC since 1991.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
Both instances were recorded on recently installed remote cameras.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
Parton recorded her parts in June, less than three months before she died.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
Either the quote was spurious or misremembered, or Bobby was joshing the reporter who recorded it, because the truth is that he had the fillings removed for what he believed was a legitimate health reason.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
![]()
The property even includes a recording studio, where 50 Cent is said to have recorded his 2005 album, “The Massacre.”
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
Madrid, a longtime political commentator and strategist, had set up his recording equipment at the Pico House, formerly a historic hotel named after the last Mexican governor of California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
The driver of the stationary Iryo train says in another audio recording that communication with the train-control system has been lost, and it is not moving.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
Accompanied by a harshly amplified recording of selections by Philip Glass and Thomas Montgomery Newman, the comings and goings of this arid creation looked like a lackluster fashion shoot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Ivan wasn’t up to the challenge of talking, so the designers had proposed adding a recording of a person singing.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing record
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Hitching a Ride"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Articles of Confederation (1777)
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word