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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
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
McDougall’s chronicle ends in the current era.
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Marina Harss,
New Yorker,
3 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
Named one of the Ten Best Books of 2024 by the New York Times, this masterpiece of self-revelation chronicles the author’s gender transition in her late 60s.
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Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
McDougall’s chronicle ends in the current era.
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Marina Harss,
New Yorker,
3 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
Noun
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Much of this era steps into the 42nd millennium, but the chronology isn't entirely clear.
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So those were pulled out from the central spine that was the chronology.
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Home was sold through foreclosure auction Property records show the home was purchased by a couple in 2019.
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However, Hotaling also scheduled another hearing for July 2 to determine whether to issue any sanctions against federal prosecutors, according to court records.
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The offender is described as an African-American man between 40-45 years of age, weighing 180-200 pounds, and was last seen wearing a gray/black baseball cap, a light blue shirt, gray pants, and black gym shoes.
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Speaking on the achievement, Dassault Aviation Chairman and CEO Eric Trappier described the maiden flight as an important milestone for the company.
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Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who’s winning plaudits for his no-nonsense commentary on Fox Sports during this World Cup, played for clubs like Barcelona, AC Milan, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain.
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Rob Schneider, a cast member from 1990-1994 who later branched out into movies, sitcoms and political commentary, is in New Haven on a concert tour.
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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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Multiple officers got out of their vehicles, repeatedly telling the driver and a passenger to get out of the car, police said.
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Collett reveals that he was told back in Season 1 that his run on the show would last only two seasons.
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This is a developing story and will be updated.
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Famous footballer recounts embarrassing conversation with 'Buffett' Jimmy Buffett with Warren Buffett at the 2016 Berkshire meeting.
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Now, a week after Hockney’s death, Brooks recounts their trip and reveals the photos for the first time.
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“Chronicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronicle. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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