as in describing
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
Conviction of the Heart was released on April 27, chronicling the singer's life and career, from his time in the hit duo Loggins and Messina to his roster of Hollywood movie soundtrack credits.
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Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
On the first day, a short video chronicling the role of women in America’s history celebrated women’s suffrage and the Nineteenth Amendment.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
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.
—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
Gurwitch has become an advocate in the years since, chronicling her experience of needing support and stepping into mentorship in her bestseller The End of My Life is Killing Me.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
On the first day, a short video chronicling the role of women in America’s history celebrated women’s suffrage and the Nineteenth Amendment.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
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.
—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
Gurwitch has become an advocate in the years since, chronicling her experience of needing support and stepping into mentorship in her bestseller The End of My Life is Killing Me.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 20 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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As the narrator of the first two seasons of Interview With the Vampire, Louis was soft-spoken, introspective, and riddled with guilt when recounting the damage from his centuries-long relationship with Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid).—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Later, from the stage, both Thompson and Julia Roberts urged collectivism while recounting the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti—two 37-year-old American citizens who were both fatally shot this January by federal immigration agents.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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Father Quyen Truong followed by telling parishioners what a devout Catholic Sayre was.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Folks started DM'ing me on social media, telling me that J was with his ex-fling.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
16 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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Some of them are old systems of knowledge, ways of relating the body to fertility, death, and survival.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
20 Apr. 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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At 90, Andrews continues to work, narrating Netflix romance Bridgerton as the voice of Lady Whistledown.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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“Chronicling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronicling. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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