You could get into the Guinness Book of World Records as the heaviest drinker.
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Records
/ˈɹɛkɚdz/
Synonyms for "records" (82 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (17)
Noun(13 words)
achievementsanalytical chemistry dataancestryannalsannals of historyannals of sciencearchivesaudit databest marksbookingsbookkeepingbookscapture
Adjective(4 words)
actual evidenceadministrative dataastronomical datachemical data
Strong matches (24)
Noun(20 words)
chroniclechroniclesdatadiscosdiscsdocsdocumentdocumentary evidencedocumentationdocumentationsdocumentingdocumentsdovezileenrollenterevidence of unlawfulnessfilesfilingsfilmhistorical documentation
Verb(3 words)
create random dataevidencing observationsevidencing results
Adjective(1 words)
extensive empirical evidence
Related words (41)
Noun(24 words)
historiesindenturesinformationsinteraction history detailsloglog datalogsmemorialsmeter datamilestonesmost essential datanote datanote-takingpaperworkreceiptsrecord keepingregisterscientific datatapetexts
Preposition(1 words)
in the annals
Verb(2 words)
keep notessubstantiate data
Adjective(7 words)
modern vegetation evidencemolecular biology dataobservable behaviorobservational evidencesphysical quantity datarecorded dataverifiable data
Determiner(2 words)
more written historythe papers
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: achievements, actual evidence, administrative data, analytical chemistry data, ancestry.
- Sentence evidence is available for records, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "records".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "records"
Keep "records" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "records" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "records", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "records" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesachievementsadministrative taskaudio mediaaudio video productiondatadata entrydocumentationinformationmedia productionmilestonesstore information
More specific
16 entriesLPattendance recordattendance recordsaudio recordingenrollment recordexperiment loglab noteslab resultlive recordingnational recordschool recordsingletest scorestranscriptsvideo recordingworld record
Collocations
12 entrieskeep recordsmake recordsmusic recordsofficial recordsrecord attendancerecord datarecord informationrecord keepingrecord measurementsrecord observationsrecord resultsschool records
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
8 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
Records certify that Bob passed his driving test.
Source: tatoeba (20185)
The records of our discussions are kept by the secretary.
Source: tatoeba (28875)
I sold off all my records.
Source: tatoeba (29522)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "records"?
Closest matches include achievements, actual evidence, administrative data, analytical chemistry data, ancestry.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "records"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.