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
Brennan focused more on analyzing evidence than on showing the chronology of events when questioning witnesses, as did the lead prosecutor in Read’s first trial.
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Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 16 June 2025
Here’s a chronology of some of the events that have rocked the company in the past six months.
—John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
August and his co-screenwriter, Greg Latter, juggle Zweig’s chronology a bit and try to compound his ironies.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Authorities were still working to piece together a motive and build a chronology of events leading up to the attack.
—Eric Tucker, Christian Science Monitor, 18 May 2025
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Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 16 June 2025
Here’s a chronology of some of the events that have rocked the company in the past six months.
—John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
August and his co-screenwriter, Greg Latter, juggle Zweig’s chronology a bit and try to compound his ironies.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Authorities were still working to piece together a motive and build a chronology of events leading up to the attack.
—Eric Tucker, Christian Science Monitor, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronology
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Last weekend’s 4-3 loss to the Houston Dynamo at Snapdragon Stadium may go down as the first gut-punch in franchise history.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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With the spotlight fixed on MSG and history already being made by the very nature of the event, everyone who steps through the ropes should be looking to make a statement.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The extensive new detention policy is also expected to face legal challenges This is a developing story.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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His story hit just as Pastel QAnon — a softer, Instagram-friendly offshoot of the movement — was flourishing.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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The man who allegedly killed 18-year-old Morgan Hill resident Marissa DiNapoli has been charged with murder as new details emerge about the case, according to Santa Clara County court records.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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Following a 1-2 record during a stint in Salt Lake City, the Oklahoma City Thunder will continue its NBA Summer League with at least five more games in Las Vegas.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Another $460 million would be cut from assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia, an account created in the 1990s to help former Soviet states transition away from communism.—
The Editors,
National Review,
14 July 2025
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My lung capacity is now around 60 percent, which, by all accounts, should not have been possible.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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While information about what happened trickled out slowly at first, reviewing the detective's narrative of the investigation revealed how the shooter had engaged in a pattern of abuse that culminated in him entering the house party on Ridgecrest Drive and shooting at those inside.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
7 July 2025
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And such coverage comes at a cost: according to Africa No Filter, a media advocacy organization, the continent could be losing up to $4.2 billion annually because of stereotypical narratives.—
Zain Verjee,
semafor.com,
7 July 2025
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The hook, though, is that the season is 15 episodes and each chronicles one hour of a shift.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Like Talk to Me, Bring Her Back chronicles the great lengths that people go to in order to process their grief.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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The cabin is quiet at highway speed, thanks to acoustic glass The 24-inch diver’s display ― a smaller version of the Lincoln Navigator’s full-width display ― quickly feels natural.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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Since our first version ran three weeks ago, plenty has changed.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Episodes are often framed by Sarah Jessica Parker’s voiceover, in a callback to SATC’s quippy narration, reading snippets of the novel that mirror her character’s own life.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
11 July 2025
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The lighting and effects were solid, the occasional narration was intriguing (and prompted crowd chanting!), and the choreography and theater of it all made for a fully engrossing experience.—
jsonline.com,
jsonline.com,
5 July 2025
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“Chronology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronology. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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