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a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
in his chronology of their relationship, they had communication problems right from the start
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Recent Examples of chronology
Allowing Brooks to steer the documentary, Apatow and Bonfiglio are able to stick to a fairly strict chronology.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
In what scientists call the short chronology model, the first people entered Sahul about 50,000 years ago.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
According to a chronology provided by the restaurant, all the proprietors are descended from the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2026
Now, to borrow a phrase from a different sci-fi franchise, Imagineering is getting timey-wimey with the chronology.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
In what scientists call the short chronology model, the first people entered Sahul about 50,000 years ago.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
According to a chronology provided by the restaurant, all the proprietors are descended from the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2026
Now, to borrow a phrase from a different sci-fi franchise, Imagineering is getting timey-wimey with the chronology.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronology
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The Stonewall Monument is the only site within the national park system dedicated to LGBTQ+ history, which makes its preservation all the more meaningful to activists and historians.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Maegan Ortiz, executive director of the Institute of Popular Education of Southern California, or IDEPSCA, cited the LAPD’s history of using excessive force against civilians and said that in the recent immigration raids, officers have sometimes inflamed instead of defused tensions.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Using a combination of staged footage and archival tape, Mihai conjures the era with deft aesthetic control, all while creating a work of commentary that feels distinctly of the now.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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The president took offense at some of Maher’s jokes and commentary on Friday, including the president’s prediction that China would end all hockey in Canada.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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Besides the deceased, who appears more as a spectre in pictures, letters and memories, the men in this story take a back seat, with three generations of women at the center of the narrative.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Find this story at Iowa Capital Dispatch, which is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity.—
Robin Opsahl,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
13 Feb. 2026
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Vrabel was also able to see a perfect 9-0 record on the road, including the playoffs, becoming the first NFL team in history to do so.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Stafford’s dominant season led the Rams to a 12-5 record and earned him first-team All-Pro honors, though the team fell short in the NFC championship.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The accounts are funded with after-tax money, which then compounds tax free.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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There is an intro balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer (minimum $5) completed within the first 4 months of account opening.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s goal to build a local defense industry is making progress but needs to overcome constraints on investment, talent, and technology, according to a report by think tank Azure Strategy.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The debut model is expected to offer a driving range of about 248 miles (400 kilometres) on China’s standard test cycle, according to reports.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Jurors in a landmark social media case that seeks to hold tech companies responsible for harms to children got their first glimpse into what will be a lengthy trial characterized by dueling narratives from the plaintiffs and the two remaining defendants, Meta and YouTube.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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These narratives have followed MLB around like grim death.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The beauty restructuring chronicles continue, with Glossier being the latest brand said to be undergoing a significant reduction in the size of its workforce.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The documentary chronicles the 20 days before the 2025 presidential inauguration.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Chronology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronology. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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