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noun

Definition of chronicles

plural of chronicle

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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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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Noun

The extremely soapy, enjoyably satirical true-life drama chronicles love, rampant betrayal and a brazen murder plot through three decades of the iconic Gucci fashion house. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 The singer’s October 1973 hit song chronicles one woman’s jealousy surrounding her significant other’s interest in another woman. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 Cusk, a Canadian-Brit educated at Oxford, has long been laurelled and condemned for her ruthless chronicles of selfhood. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026 Their stories are not chronicles of any time, place, or personality, but testimonies to the human spirit. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026 But unlike Brief History, which includes gay characters but mostly isn’t about them, The Disappearers also belongs with those earlier chronicles of gay America that Jordan and Eddy name-check, especially John Rechy’s The Sexual Outlaw. — Literary Hub, 13 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 Thus began a cathartic, multi-year journey of self-discovery that Maddox chronicles in her documentary. — Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 22 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

Verb

The four-part series chronicles the efforts of young Julien Sorel (Victor Belmondo) to rise socially beyond his modest upbringing while entangled in a web of passion and power. — Ed Meza, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 James, a sensitive diviner of both anxieties, chronicles how the inhospitality of the social world sends gay men into hiding. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 The podcast chronicles Parton’s life and career and explores her boundless appeal. — Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026 The three-part docuseries chronicles how UConn came to dominate college women’s basketball and why head coach Geno Auriemma became such a polarizing figure. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 The film chronicles how Gunn came to breakdancing, her rocky path to the Paris Games and the toll that going viral had on her. — David MacK, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026 Starring Steve Coogan, Legends chronicles the lives of undercover British customs investigators. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026 Peter Bergen’s All the Presidents’ Wars chronicles the fateful decisions and events that were shaped by those fears. — Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 The film, directed by Justin Krook and Michael Dwyer, chronicles Barker’s journey to fame and his personal battles, including the aftermath of his 2008 private plane crash. — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronicles

Noun

During their visit, the wife talked incessantly, sharing stories about their family members in great detail.

— R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
Elwood’s conversations with CNN were peppered with alarming stories and punctuated by his broad, disarming laugh.

— Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of stories

Noun

The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore are seeking to pause an order requiring it to provide records in lawsuit with Inspector General while the city appeals.

— Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 26 Aug. 2026
In July, Six Flags Over Texas debuted its one of a kind Tormenta Rampaging Run, the first ever giga-dive coaster that broke six world records.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of records

Verb

Human Intelligence As Spec The Knowing markets itself as 100% human intelligence, which Thomas describes as a business proposition rather than a moral one.

— Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Modern interpreters have read his 10 heads as signifying his vast knowledge of 10 sacred texts, or alternately his 10 ethical failings, but the Ramayana account describes him as 10-headed from birth.

— Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of describes

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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

Despite this, and no matter their individual circumstances or histories, the former in-group felt that they were expected to express shame over their privilege.

— Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
For English readers, whose cultures and histories have largely been defined by the individual, Anedda’s more collective interpretation of an identity repudiates social definitions.

— Wallis Wilde-Menozzi, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of histories

Verb

The star, playing an unnamed Narrator, recruits audience members to help act out a story about grief, as her character recounts her mother’s depression and suicide attempts.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
In the book, Finch recounts how a tumultuous childhood at the hands of an abusive adoptive mom led her to want to escape her homelife.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of recounts

Noun

Kavanagh also alleges that Sky imposed changes on Love’s annual accounts to create a flattering financial picture by booking margin on incomplete projects early.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026
Rashidian also described accounts of arrests, executions and broader security crackdowns – claims CNN cannot independently verify.

— Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of accounts

Verb

Despite Bret’s passionate insistence that his classmate is a serial killer, Croft tells him Robert is a good kid from a good family and sends him back to class.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
The limited series tells the story of two sisters who go on the run after an act of vengeance goes wrong.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

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