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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
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.
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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
So will a Seoul amateur coach chronicling his climb through Spain's lower divisions, and a Monterrey freestyle rapper who turns match analysis into bars.
—Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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
So will a Seoul amateur coach chronicling his climb through Spain's lower divisions, and a Monterrey freestyle rapper who turns match analysis into bars.
—Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronicling
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Airforwarders Association (AfA) both sent letters to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin describing the far-reaching consequences of such a cutback, including supply chain snafus, diminished cargo capacity and lost revenues.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Crew members believe that blame should be shared equally between producers and financiers, with some describing it as a cautionary tale.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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There is also a handwritten letter from the actress recounting the loss of a recent pregnancy starting at $20,000.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
1 June 2026
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Brookhouser described Metz pulling the gun, aiming it and shooting it several times on scene and later at the hospital before recounting it again two years later for the jury, Johnson said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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In order to secure the funds, the family members submitted fake financial instruments and money orders, continuing to do so even after the IRS sent them letters telling them to stop, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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Especially telling is the staff’s attention to detail.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 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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In an expert parody of early white-guy rap and kitschy appreciation of same, Mooney and Bennett play a couple of goofballs rap-narrating their trip to a burger place.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Sally Field and Lewis Pullman play unlikely companions in a small seaside town, joined by a narrating octopus voiced by Alfred Molina.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
2 May 2026
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“Chronicling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronicling. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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