chronicles 1 of 2

noun

Definition of chroniclesnext
plural of chronicle
1
as in stories
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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chronicles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of chronicle
as in describes
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 chronicles
Noun
His 2023 book chronicles that the worldwide movement for such structures is not just feel-good environmentalism but based on verifiable research that demonstrates efficacy and benefits. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2026 The intimate doc chronicles Madrigal’s personal family history in the aftermath of the patriarch’s death. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026 The critical darling chronicles a loner actor named Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) whose secret superpowers threaten to derail the biggest role of his career. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 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 So while the book series chronicles Leaphorn’s life after the ’70s, the show continues to focus on that decade. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the PG-13 film chronicles Jackson's journey from the Jackson Five to his solo superstardom, concluding with his 1998 Bad tour. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The 13-track record chronicles the lifespan of a relationship, from the exuberance of initial infatuation to the whiplash of begging for affection from a partner that was once so easily enamored. — Chelsey Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 June 2026 Plot synopsis House of the Dragon attempts to condense and dramatize the conflicting accounts presented in Fire & Blood—stitched together from testimonies and court chronicles—into a single authoritative narrative. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 June 2026
Verb
The museum chronicles the twins’ lives and careers through family artifacts, including a double chair, Eng’s tour trunk, and Chang’s crutches, flute, and handwritten will. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026 The pic chronicles Linkin Park’s journey through loss, resilience and creative reinvention, culminating in the From Zero era and live performances in São Paulo, Brazil. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026 Emily in Paris chronicles the birth of an influencer, regularly splashing Emily’s Instagram posts and growing follower count across the screen. — Judy Berman, Time, 4 Aug. 2026 Freeman chronicles her family’s extraordinary story in her 2021 memoir House of Glass. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026 Whitehead’s series chronicles a changing Harlem over a thirty year span in the 20th century. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026 Created by Graham Yost and adapted from Hugh Howey’s trilogy of novels, the series chronicles humanity’s last remaining survivors who are confined to a massive underground city. — Daron James, IndieWire, 31 July 2026 The five-part series chronicles the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the search for and eventual arrest of his alleged assassin, Luigi Mangione. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 July 2026 My Big Italian Adventure, which aired on HGTV, chronicles the one-euro house Lorraine Bracco renovated in Sambuca di Sicilia. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronicles
  1. stories
  2. records
  3. describes
  4. chronologies
  5. histories
  6. recounts
  7. accounts
  8. tells
Noun
  • The ByteDance app, for example, is directing users of its former AI companion service to another of its apps which solely focuses on building personalized AI characters and stories.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Here’s a quick guide to recent Star-Telegram stories every Texas driver should know.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of stories
Noun
  • 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
  • Despite the credit card records, however, the prosecutor’s office concluded in December 2017 that there was insufficient evidence – and did not pursue the case any further.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of records
Verb
  • Turkey describes the pact as an important step toward regional stability.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Social isolation describes the number and frequency of a person’s social contacts.
    — The Conversation US, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of describes
Noun
  • And so those chronologies are really important for me in each one of these investigations.
    — Terry Gross, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Plaintiff attorneys have built similar tools capable of producing polished demand letters, medical chronologies, and settlement ranges using massive legal datasets.
    — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Definition of chronologies
Noun
  • Depending on the source and legal process, the evidence can include phone-location data, internet search histories and chatbot prompts.
    — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • That trust is earned through a commitment to evidence, authenticity and scholarship and creates environments where visitors are more willing to engage with difficult histories, challenge assumptions and consider new perspectives.
    — Ronald Leopold, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of histories
Verb
  • The president also frequently recounts that women — including journalists, Cabinet members and administration officials — used to complain to him about their high heels getting stuck in the mud in the old, grassy Rose Garden.
    — Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The president also frequently recounts that hordes of women, including journalists, Cabinet members and administration officials, used to complain to him about their high heels getting stuck in the mud in the old, grassy Rose Garden.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of recounts
Noun
  • Davis has provided accounts of his role in Tupac’s murder a number of times, and his story has remained fairly consistent over the years.
    — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • There are accounts out there that don't post provocative content; for example, one DJ posts his live sets and exclusive streams to his OnlyFans account.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of accounts
Verb
  • The film tells the story behind the making of the cult classic starring Sylvester Stallone, which won the Academy Award for best picture in 1977.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Where the Tuition Money Actually Goes Sticker price tells you what a college charges.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of tells

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