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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 chronicled
Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News, two other media brands that also chronicled the television business for decades, folded in 2024.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
The fallout from their split was chronicled on a season of the show.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
In the 20th century dozens of movies chronicled their adventures, with each era casting its leading man as the noble, brave and loyal, leading musketeer.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.
—Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
On Friday, the group released a documentary on Netflix, which chronicled the group’s balancing act during the making of Arirang as the band looked to honor its roots in Korea even as their audience has expanded to encompass the entire world.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Sultan’s most beloved work, Pictures From Home, published in 1992, chronicled his parents, Irving and Jean, in their San Fernando Valley home after his father’s forced early retirement from his position as a Schick Safety Razor Company vice president.
—Vanity Fair, 26 Mar. 2026
As summarized by Engelmayer, the documentary film chronicled Gastineau, Joe Klecko, Marty Lyons and Abdul Salaam forming a dominant Jets defensive line, dubbed the New York Sack Exchange, in the early 1980s.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The latest season chronicled their (apparently failed) attempt to rebuild the relationship after that separation.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
The fallout from their split was chronicled on a season of the show.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
In the 20th century dozens of movies chronicled their adventures, with each era casting its leading man as the noble, brave and loyal, leading musketeer.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.
—Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
On Friday, the group released a documentary on Netflix, which chronicled the group’s balancing act during the making of Arirang as the band looked to honor its roots in Korea even as their audience has expanded to encompass the entire world.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Sultan’s most beloved work, Pictures From Home, published in 1992, chronicled his parents, Irving and Jean, in their San Fernando Valley home after his father’s forced early retirement from his position as a Schick Safety Razor Company vice president.
—Vanity Fair, 26 Mar. 2026
As summarized by Engelmayer, the documentary film chronicled Gastineau, Joe Klecko, Marty Lyons and Abdul Salaam forming a dominant Jets defensive line, dubbed the New York Sack Exchange, in the early 1980s.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The latest season chronicled their (apparently failed) attempt to rebuild the relationship after that separation.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronicled
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The primary suite is described as storage-rich and spa-like, with multiple closets and a bath built for lingering.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The clip, shared by her owner, shows the golden retriever—now named Kaiko—settling into a bedroom on what was described as her very first night living indoors.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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During the trial, the two women faced Gale in court and recounted how their lives changed.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Subedi himself recounted how his daughter, 11, was afraid to go to soccer practice after immigration agents were reported near her school last winter.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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This would mark the largest monthly increase dating back to October 1990, Doyle told clients in a March 25 note.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Local election officials told the county Board of Supervisors last month that the complaint was unfounded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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An international version will be narrated by Rhys, who also voiced the first season.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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Zibanejad was honored in a pregame ceremony with a video narrated by his wife, Irma, and presented a silver stick along with a mini version for their young daughter, Ella.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Young starred in 65 episodes of the series and related Disney Channel projects before his death in 2013.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Officials didn't give any indication whether or not the shootings could be related.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Kuwait’s Al Salmi tanker was attacked at the port connected to the United Arab Emirates city better known as a destination for influencers, Reuters and The New York Times reported.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Others, such as Susan Braverman, also reported feeling stretched thin after being required to work in stressful conditions with higher-than-normal callout rates while not receiving compensation.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Chronicled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronicled. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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