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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 chronicling
Its release of Kaizen, the documentary by French YouTube creator Inoxtag chronicling his Mount Everest ascent, sold 370,000 tickets across 1,000 screenings in a single day.
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Tyler Chou, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Starting at noon, Little White School Museum Director Roger Matile will guide attendees through the county’s history, chronicling the changes in the area since the mid-19th century, according to museum officials.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Like many other reporters, Moran is eager to find new ways to keep chronicling the world around him.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 May 2026
Another attraction in Star City is the Museum of Cosmonautics, which contains an impressive collection of documents and materials chronicling the history of manned cosmonautics.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 May 2026
Located in Kingman’s historic powerhouse, the museum displays a variety of dioramas, murals, and artifacts chronicling Route 66’s lifespan, from its start during the Roaring 20s to its heyday in the 1950s.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
The film feels fresh and off-the-cuff, as if someone traveled back to 1940 with an iPhone and hit record, chronicling the dark years of far-right obedience and moral decadence.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
The second time around, the pair finally took a photo together after the game — the same picture now featured in Ashley’s viral TikTok chronicling the beginning of their relationship.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The after-party was a warm celebration of both the artist and Howard, who has a long history with chronicling the life and works of artists through his documentaries, which have previously focused on Luciano Pavarotti, The Beatles, and Jim Henson.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 18 May 2026
Tyler Chou, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Starting at noon, Little White School Museum Director Roger Matile will guide attendees through the county’s history, chronicling the changes in the area since the mid-19th century, according to museum officials.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Like many other reporters, Moran is eager to find new ways to keep chronicling the world around him.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 May 2026
Another attraction in Star City is the Museum of Cosmonautics, which contains an impressive collection of documents and materials chronicling the history of manned cosmonautics.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 May 2026
Located in Kingman’s historic powerhouse, the museum displays a variety of dioramas, murals, and artifacts chronicling Route 66’s lifespan, from its start during the Roaring 20s to its heyday in the 1950s.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
The film feels fresh and off-the-cuff, as if someone traveled back to 1940 with an iPhone and hit record, chronicling the dark years of far-right obedience and moral decadence.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
The second time around, the pair finally took a photo together after the game — the same picture now featured in Ashley’s viral TikTok chronicling the beginning of their relationship.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The after-party was a warm celebration of both the artist and Howard, who has a long history with chronicling the life and works of artists through his documentaries, which have previously focused on Luciano Pavarotti, The Beatles, and Jim Henson.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronicling
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Kardashian has been one of the most vocal celebrities about using exercise to relieve stress, describing the gym as essential for clearing her head and managing anxiety.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Officials in neighboring Boston are excited about the temporary flexibility, describing the extended last call as an economic boon, not just during the World Cup but also other high-level summer events.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The book is a memoir recounting Wiesel's experience as a Holocaust survivor and is widely read in schools across the country.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Several teenage witnesses became emotional while recounting the events of April 2, 2025.—
Stepheny Price , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Since the disclosure and the Phans’ trial continuance, an independent review into the Middlesex DA’s handling of the case found that no attorneys were aware of the allegations against Quigley until immediately prior to telling the defense.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Trump had a heated phone call with Netanyahu, telling him not to go through with those actions.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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So, remember, by finding weeds, noting their location, relating them to a condition, and choosing corrective actions based on that condition, gardeners can begin to form maintenance diagnoses for their gardens through weeds.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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The young players seem to like how Harbaugh is teaching and relating, too.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Now, almost 30 years since Matilda’s release, Wilson has become an author, an advocate and has decided to focus on narrating audiobooks.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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Britell’s first spot debuted on April 18 and featured the rapper Nas narrating over Britell’s music.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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“Chronicling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronicling. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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