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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 committee has maintained a chronology of U.S. business cycles since its creation in 1978.
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
One of the most disorientating aspects of With Love, Meghan is its Christopher Nolan–esque approach to chronology.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Here is a chronology of how events unfolded: Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act on Friday by signing a proclamation, but didn't give a speech explaining the decision.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
With each option, the chronology of individual steps in the process changes.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
One of the most disorientating aspects of With Love, Meghan is its Christopher Nolan–esque approach to chronology.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Here is a chronology of how events unfolded: Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act on Friday by signing a proclamation, but didn't give a speech explaining the decision.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
With each option, the chronology of individual steps in the process changes.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronology
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Moments like Friday showcase growth for Lindor, 31, who became the fifth shortstop in major-league history to reach 250 home runs.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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At the time of his death, Carter was the longest living president in American history.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published April 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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This story contains details from the season finale of The Pitt on Max.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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During a hearing on Monday, a Collin County judge set his bond at $250,000, online court records show.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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For the first time ever on record, Matmos recorded some of the album—namely the second half—live in the studio.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2025
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Video of the moment was viewed more than 700,000 times on TCU’s official X account and millions of times total on social media.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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By many accounts, Planned Parenthood is an incurably sick beast whose time is nearing its end.—
Erik Baptist,
National Review,
28 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Democrats, whose votes may not be required to propel Trump’s budget into law, are nonetheless practiced at pummeling the majority party using a political and up-to-the-minute economic narrative.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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The narrative of his last four seasons has been of the premature end to his once-elite prime.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Its first season chronicles one exceptionally grueling 15-hour shift inside an emergency room at a fictional hospital in Pittsburgh, told one hour at a time, in real time.—
Jeremy D. Larson,
Pitchfork,
11 Apr. 2025
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House of the Dragon chronicles the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragon, an event that didn’t just happen overnight.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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My body has changed—and is changing, like it's being slowly replaced by a similar but slightly less cooperative version.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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The once-daily version of the pill was in early-stage testing, with researchers trying to figure out the best dose for patients, a spokeswoman said.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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The result is a slanted narration that’s intended for an audience of one, and maybe to the daughter who’ll someday inherit the tapes.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
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Located in the 18th century Palazzo Belgioioso, their first foray into Milan Design Week will be a visual narration of Range Rover’s evolution from 1970 to 2025 with a scenography that includes a seventies dealership.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Chronology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronology. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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