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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
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
The show focuses on various themes, among them, Revolutionary Textiles, which documents the Homespun movement that arose to boycott British imports; Across the Atlantic centers on continental influences on Colonial fashion; The Business of Sea chronicles Sag Harbor’s maritime past.
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Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
The pair's relationship suffered after NBC anointed Leno instead of Letterman, as chronicled in the 1996 TV film The Late Shift.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
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Noun
Directed by Justin Krook and Michael Dwyer, the documentary chronicles Barker's journey to fame and his personal battles, including the aftermath of his 2008 private plane crash.
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
The show focuses on various themes, among them, Revolutionary Textiles, which documents the Homespun movement that arose to boycott British imports; Across the Atlantic centers on continental influences on Colonial fashion; The Business of Sea chronicles Sag Harbor’s maritime past.
—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
The film chronicles the months of manipulation and deceit leading up to Parker committing the crime.
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Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
The pair's relationship suffered after NBC anointed Leno instead of Letterman, as chronicled in the 1996 TV film The Late Shift.
—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronicle
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Even before the chronology starts to go haywire, the film has the mood of the past in its chilly bones.
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Much of this era steps into the 42nd millennium, but the chronology isn't entirely clear.
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Illinois breaks all-time tornado record The Windy City's home state likewise broke all previous annual tornado records by mid-June following a swath of severe storms June 17.
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The district attorney’s office has claimed in court filings that prosecutors maintain older records of juvenile delinquency proceedings that are not available to the myriad other people vetting claims in the settlement, including multiple judges and the State Bar.
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Kainerugaba’s associates describe him as a dedicated military officer who often eschews ostentatious displays of wealth.
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Others described people dancing and eating in that part of the park before the crash happened.
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Nothing can prepare you for the album art writ large on the inside flap, but the lavish haircut photos galore and commentary from folks like producer Bob Rock and then-bassist Jason Newsted are illuminating.
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Included in the bonus features is a commentary track by director David Frankel, writer Aline Brosh McKenna and costume designer Molly Rogers.
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The Atlas Lions made history last time around in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as the first African team to reach the semifinals.
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The Secret Service has said this year’s fireworks display will be more heavily guarded than any in recent history.
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All of Rojas’ family members were OK, the Venezuelan native told reporters ahead of Friday’s game against the Padres in San Diego.
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Sources told Axios that both sides agreed to halt attacks on each other and meet in Qatar on Tuesday to resolve differences over the Strait of Hormuz.
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The Sacramento Bee published several notable stories Friday covering local government, public health and state worker policy.
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The documents recount a mission that killed all hijackers, dozens of Ugandan troops and one Israeli commander, hailed at home yet condemned abroad and framed as only one battle in a continuing conflict.
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Ali, a war survivor from Iraq, takes pride in learning how to use a sewing machine at Eder, but also recounts how he was knocked unconscious in an unprovoked assault while shopping with his family in Walmart.
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“Chronicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronicle. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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