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as in stories
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 describes
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 chronicles
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
Deliver Me From Nowhere chronicles the making of Springsteen’s 1982 Nebraska album.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
Death permeates life in an echo of Harjo’s films; Four Sheets to the Wind unfolds in the wake of a suicide, while Barking Water chronicles a terminally ill man’s final road trip.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
And there’s some of this feeling in the letters and chronicles left by Spanish warriors.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Marco Anelli/Tommaso Sacconi © Curated by Nicola Lucchi, Magazzino’s Director of Research and Education, the exhibition chronicles Ohira’s (1946–2022) career in Murano – a Venetian island renowned for its long history and exquisite art of glassmaking – which spanned nearly four decades.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The five-part docuseries chronicles the long and complex story of the human species.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 13 Sep. 2025
The book chronicles Harris’ failed presidential campaign and offers yet another insider’s look at former President Joe Biden’s struggles.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Director Tony Benna’s life-affirming documentary inventively chronicles the marketing whiz’s limited time with family and friends.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
In the tour, Cat On The Road To Findout—An Evening Of Tales, Tunes, And Other Mysteries, Stevens planned to host in-depth conversations about his new memoir, which chronicles his evolution from chart-topping pop star to spiritual seeker, according to his website.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Set in the fictional town of Springfield, the show chronicles the lives of the Simpson family, including dad Homer, mom Marge, and kids Bart, Lisa and Maggie.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
For real, though, Strong said Allen really had to do the heavy lifting in the film that chronicles the then about-to-be-even-more-massive singer’s interior retreat to write the stark, story-cycle Nebraska album.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
The film chronicles a summer romance between 17-year-old Elio Perlman (Chalamet) and 24-year-old Oliver (Armie Hammer), a graduate student visiting Italy to study with Elio’s father.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 25 Sep. 2025
The documentary chronicles the origins of the musical and reveals how Richard O’Brien’s masterpiece was directly influenced by growing up in New Zealand loving 1950s sci-fi B-movies and rock ’n’ roll.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Bob escapes Lockjaw’s raid, but Willa is captured and the rest of the film chronicles his wayward attempt to find her.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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
Deliver Me From Nowhere chronicles the making of Springsteen’s 1982 Nebraska album.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
Death permeates life in an echo of Harjo’s films; Four Sheets to the Wind unfolds in the wake of a suicide, while Barking Water chronicles a terminally ill man’s final road trip.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
And there’s some of this feeling in the letters and chronicles left by Spanish warriors.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Marco Anelli/Tommaso Sacconi © Curated by Nicola Lucchi, Magazzino’s Director of Research and Education, the exhibition chronicles Ohira’s (1946–2022) career in Murano – a Venetian island renowned for its long history and exquisite art of glassmaking – which spanned nearly four decades.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The five-part docuseries chronicles the long and complex story of the human species.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 13 Sep. 2025
The book chronicles Harris’ failed presidential campaign and offers yet another insider’s look at former President Joe Biden’s struggles.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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The series, which chronicles the life and career of one of the 20th century’s most recognizable figures, includes the first-ever filmed interview with Taylor’s son, Chris Wilding, alongside interviews with Dame Joan Collins, Sharon Stone, and Paris Jackson.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Director Tony Benna’s life-affirming documentary inventively chronicles the marketing whiz’s limited time with family and friends.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
In the tour, Cat On The Road To Findout—An Evening Of Tales, Tunes, And Other Mysteries, Stevens planned to host in-depth conversations about his new memoir, which chronicles his evolution from chart-topping pop star to spiritual seeker, according to his website.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Set in the fictional town of Springfield, the show chronicles the lives of the Simpson family, including dad Homer, mom Marge, and kids Bart, Lisa and Maggie.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
For real, though, Strong said Allen really had to do the heavy lifting in the film that chronicles the then about-to-be-even-more-massive singer’s interior retreat to write the stark, story-cycle Nebraska album.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
The film chronicles a summer romance between 17-year-old Elio Perlman (Chalamet) and 24-year-old Oliver (Armie Hammer), a graduate student visiting Italy to study with Elio’s father.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 25 Sep. 2025
The documentary chronicles the origins of the musical and reveals how Richard O’Brien’s masterpiece was directly influenced by growing up in New Zealand loving 1950s sci-fi B-movies and rock ’n’ roll.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Bob escapes Lockjaw’s raid, but Willa is captured and the rest of the film chronicles his wayward attempt to find her.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronicles
Noun
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Get Morning Squawk directly in your inbox CNBC's Morning Squawk recaps the biggest stories investors should know before the stock market opens, every weekday morning.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Don't miss out on our latest stories.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As Mark describes his strategies, his reflections quickly outleap the specifics of the sport and take on a philosophical dimension.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
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Yep, that describes the Giants for most of the summer, all right.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Sharon and Fiscus used crime scene photos, the coroner's report, court records, police files and about 50 interviews to tell the story.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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The nonprofit Deportation Data Project gained access to individual ICE arrest records through the federal Freedom of Information Act.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Both a personal coming-of-age story and a snapshot of a transformative era in music and nightlife, the book recounts the elite record producer’s early years, unpacking how his upbringing and family life informed his tastes, ambitions, and eventual path into DJing in ’90s NYC.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Taylor Swift recounts driving on Nashville thoroughfares during her high school days with a good friend.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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More than a decade later, the series continues to reimagine American histories and channel primal fears — from clowns and cults, to witches and ghosts — with each installment cloaked in social commentary and camp.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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Who knows how many entries, histories, entire discographies have been lost to the ether?—
Rodney Carmichael,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Your mind tells you one thing while your intuition says another.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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So, right there that tells us a lot.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During that first year, the siblings each built their own accounts, contributing regularly to portfolios tailored to their individual risk tolerance.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Today, Narrow Way remains closed, and the café's social media accounts have been inactive since the 2022 announcement.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Their real-life memories are drawn from sources like letters and diaries and voiced by an all-star cast that includes southeast Michigan’s Jeff Daniels, who narrates the words of Thomas Jefferson.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Italian component comes from the text-to-speech voice that narrates the videos.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
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