as in history
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
in his chronology of their relationship, they had communication problems right from the start
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Recent Examples of chronology
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office redacted the shooter’s precise movements through the school from a report that detailed his path and has consistently declined to make public the chronology of the attack, so Desmond’s exact route during the shooting remains unclear.
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Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
But the chronology does appear to state that Tartaglione, referred to by his initials, told investigators Epstein had left him a note.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
That pretty much brings the show in line with The Original Series in the Star Trek chronology.
—ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
In 2015, Colin Fries of the NASA History Division compiled a chronology of wake-up calls.
—Melissa Gaffney, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
But the chronology does appear to state that Tartaglione, referred to by his initials, told investigators Epstein had left him a note.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
That pretty much brings the show in line with The Original Series in the Star Trek chronology.
—ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
In 2015, Colin Fries of the NASA History Division compiled a chronology of wake-up calls.
—Melissa Gaffney, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronology
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The backstory What appears to be a modern building actually has quite a bit of local history.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The Chiefs Hall of Honor on the second-level concourse contains the organization’s four Super Bowl trophies, memorabilia, exhibits and documents, and there is no admission to walk through history.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who’s winning plaudits for his no-nonsense commentary on Fox Sports during this World Cup, played for clubs like Barcelona, AC Milan, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
20 June 2026
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Rob Schneider, a cast member from 1990-1994 who later branched out into movies, sitcoms and political commentary, is in New Haven on a concert tour.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Home was sold through foreclosure auction Property records show the home was purchased by a couple in 2019.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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However, Hotaling also scheduled another hearing for July 2 to determine whether to issue any sanctions against federal prosecutors, according to court records.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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His social media accounts on Sunday afternoon announced the return of his body after the June 14 collision of two helicopters, which killed all six people on board.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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As your visit gets closer, stay tuned into the park's social media accounts for the latest updates.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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The New York Knicks had just won the NBA championship Saturday night when Los Angeles police were called to an apartment complex in Canoga Park amid reports of a person screaming.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Fox News Digital's Alexandra Koch and The Associated Press contributed to this report.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Under the partnership, Virtue Asia and COL will work together to package opportunities for regional marketers across microdrama, vertical video and mobile-first narrative entertainment.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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One of the biggest shifts happening in menopause research is the move away from scary narratives about the aging female brain.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
17 June 2026
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Related Stories Set in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during the seven-week event, Season 2 chronicles the chase for the $70 million prize pool and the EWC Club Championship, while showing the personal journeys at the heart of the competition.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Part concert film, part career retrospective, the 90-minute project chronicles the band’s unlikely journey from Sheffield outsiders to one of Britain’s most beloved and influential acts.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
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“Chronology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronology. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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