chronicle 1 of 2

noun

ˈkrä-ni-kəl How to pronounce chronicle (audio)
Definition of chroniclenext
1
as in chronology
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened a chronicle of their adventure on the river

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2
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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chronicle

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verb

as in to describe
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 chronicle
Noun
So did this project start out as a chronicle of discovery and processing this information with your dad? — Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026 Thus began a cathartic, multi-year journey of self-discovery that Maddox chronicles in her documentary. — Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 22 July 2026
Verb
The allegations are a new chapter in a yearslong controversy that has previously been chronicled by Sportico and USA Today. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026 According to a dispute with a neighbor chronicled in court documents, Adelkoff and her then-husband acquired the home in 2002. — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chronicle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronicle
  1. chronology
  2. record
  3. describe
  4. commentary
  5. history
  6. tell
  7. story
  8. recount
Noun
  • After Transport Canada tested the Tesla Model 3 in 2023, Tesla was informed in 2024 that the vehicle's headlamp did not comply with low beam requirements, according to a Tesla chronology report for the recall.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
  • And then came up with the early Miasma, mid-Miasma, late-Miasma chronology.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of chronology
Noun
  • The initiative’s website has no record of its presidential board of advisers — which is supposed to convene at least once every six months — holding a single meeting.
    — Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The spending is heavily dominated by staff travel, transportation and lodging, which make up the vast majority of the top expenditures, per P-card data reviewed by the Herald after a public records request.
    — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of record
Verb
  • Welch has described his mishandling of this matter as a systemic failure.
    — David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Bessent described a two-pronged approach featuring financial pressure and a physical blockade of Islamic republic's ports.
    — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of describe
Noun
  • During this match, commentary announced that Nigel McGuinness suffered an injury against Shibata, and AEW will update his status in the Continental Challenge Cup on Monday.
    — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Sure, that’s commentary on the options from a 20-12 loss to the Rams in the two teams’ preseason openers that featured a laundry list of prominent absences.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of commentary
Noun
  • Many thousands of international visitors are expected to descend on the city for what could become one of the largest eclipse gatherings in history.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Makhachev’s only loss in 30 career bouts came against Adriano Martins in October 2015, a result that has gone down as one of the most bewildering in UFC history with each passing Makhachev win.
    — Mark Puleo, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of history
Verb
  • The study of a patient’s urine was an extremely popular practice in the Middle Ages, even though doctors could tell precious little about what was ailing someone just by looking at a sample in a jar.
    — T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Backstage, Kenny Omega calls the Don Callis Family bullies and tells them to pick any three members to face him and The Young Bucks, who are standing beside Omega, next week.
    — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of tell
Noun
  • The week’s biggest stories Animal and pet sagas Big Bear celebrity eagle Shadow has been seen with a new eagle at the nest.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • As a preteen, I became absorbed in the life of Davy Crockett, Wild Bill Hickok and others through stories written for my age group.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of story
Verb
  • The injured passenger, a 61-year-old Serbian man, later recounted his experience to The Guardian.
    — Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Below, Entertainment Weekly recounts the details of the harrowing crash and takes a look at where Travis Barker is now.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of recount

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“Chronicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronicle. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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