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as in chronology
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
a chronicle of their adventure on the river
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as in annals
an account of important events in the order in which they happened
only sketchy information about King Arthur can be found in the chronicles of ancient England
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as in to describe
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
the book chronicles the efforts of two climbers to scale Mount Everest
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Recent Examples of chronicle
Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
The chronicles of Christian sexuality are full of discord, accommodation and reinvention.
—Spencer Strub, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Every episode chronicles one hour in the hospital, with the full first season telling the story of one shift.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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Noun
Because of the unique position of the pope, a cleric with his own tiny state and significant global influence, the book is also a chronicle of contemporary international affairs.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
The chronicles of Christian sexuality are full of discord, accommodation and reinvention.
—Spencer Strub, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
There were complaints that the adaptation by George Clooney and Grant Heslov was basically a reproduction of the 2005 film, which chronicled CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow’s heroic crusade against Sen. Joseph McCarthy’s communist witch hunts.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Every episode chronicles one hour in the hospital, with the full first season telling the story of one shift.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronicle
Noun
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Career coaches advise applicants to tailor their résumés to highlight skills over chronology, emphasize volunteer or caregiving experience, and demonstrate a growth mindset.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But diehard fans will still want to watch it at least once to fully complete the Predator chronology.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Marcos Lopez, sheriff of Osceola County, Fla., was jailed in nearby Lake County on suspicion of racketeering and conspiracy as part of what state authorities described as a probe into an expansive gambling operation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2025
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Hatfield did not say whether San Diego Pride had changed Kehlani’s contract as Gloria described.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Now managed by the National Trust, the estate is open to the public, allowing visitors to step inside and experience firsthand the setting of one of literature’s most enduring love stories.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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There are honestly a number of pretty good performances this season (Ivanek is consistently entertaining) but they’re all dragged down by a terrible script and a story that keeps going nowhere fast.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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This year, a record 90 cars assembled on the cricket pitch of the Honorable Artillery Company, the British Army’s oldest regiment, in the heart of London’s financial district.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
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In 2024, a record 332 million people visited a national park.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Her aunt would often call Valdes’ mom from Florida, telling her their family would be safer here.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Burt Reynolds told Business Insider in 2016 that, like Pacino, he was offered and turned down the part.—
Mike Miller Published,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The biggest change to the Joy-Con is a bizarre one that has roots in Nintendo history.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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Trump campaigned on a hardline immigration stance, pledging to carry out the largest mass deportation in U.S. history.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The sole survivor of Air India plane crash recounts his escape Viswashkumar Ramesh was on his way home to London when tragedy struck.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
13 June 2025
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The judge also said the remaining jurors did not describe anything like the discord and threats recounted by the foreman.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
12 June 2025
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While supporting her son, Jessica wore a shirt bearing the name of Michael’s Instagram account, with a QR code linking to it on the sleeve.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Republished on June 8 with a new warning into Google account attacks.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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“Chronicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronicle. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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