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Recent Examples of chronicle
Noun
The magazine feature chronicles the 1972 robbery and hostage situation led by John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile at a Chase Manhattan branch in Brooklyn. Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025 The third instalment chronicles convicted serial killer Ed Gein (Charlie Hunnam) in the 1950s, and appears to delve into how his life influenced pop culture and horror films in Hollywood. Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
During the time between Todd’s initial filing and the divorce being finalized, Alexia starred on RHOM, which chronicled her and Todd’s on-and-off again relationship. Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 Our sister show, The Indicator, is chronicling the evolving business of crime for its Vice Week series. Darian Woods, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chronicle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronicle
Noun
  • Since its release, viewers have been arguing about the chronology of One Battle After Another.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The two of them are tightly bound not just by chronology but also by the stratifications of class; Marlowe’s father made shoes, and Shakespeare’s father made gloves.
    Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Then layer the bulbs as described above, tossing organic fertilizer into the bottom of each layer to support root growth.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • In response to a Star inquiry, the State Department confirmed Arrington’s role in obtaining the replica and described the former director as helpful and knowledgeable.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The series’ first season, chronicling the crimes of Milwaukee serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, prompted a conversation about the exploitation of Black and disabled people’s stories for entertainment, while the season following the Menendez Brothers led to a real-world reconsidering of their guilt.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Mooresville spent $300,000 on drones for its police department this year, plus $20,250 in sales tax, records show.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The customer records were pilfered in a July breach.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Trump told Fox News later Wednesday that the hostages would probably be released on Monday.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Lightcap—who joined OpenAI from Y Combinator in 2018—double-majored in economics and history in college.
    Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Honestly, every year feels like 10 years in the history of the Palestinian people.
    Yamiche Alcindor, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Grown-ish actress went on to recount exactly what the moment felt like from her perspective.
    Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Monster recounts a budding romance between the serial killer and a friendly woman named Adeline Watkins (Suzanna Son), who was pivotal in his murder decisions.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Two days later, Jones wired a kickback of about $25,000 to Gatlin’s personal bank account.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
  • The spending would be from campaign accounts, which are funded by donations.
    Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025

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“Chronicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronicle. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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