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as in tale
a work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel
he's a talented writer, but his quirky stories will never find a wide readership
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as in anecdote
a brief account of something interesting that happened especially to one personally
Grandpa is always telling stories about what it was like growing up on a farm
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as in news
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
a story in the morning paper about plans for a new library
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as in chronology
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
gave us the whole story of the accident
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as in whisper
a rumor or report of a personal or sensational nature
stories going around that the old man had died with thousands of dollars hidden under his mattress
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as in lie
a statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive
she tells stories just to get attention, so don't believe that stuff about her father being somebody important
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Recent Examples of story
The period piece explores the love story between Japanese American and Mexican American families during World War II, highlighting the solidarity between both communities.
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Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
—Michael D. Carroll and Shannon McDonagh, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Maybe even more than surprise story of the year Indiana, Arizona State looks interesting in the Playoff given its offensive weaponry.
—The Athletic College Football, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
The channel features a mix of holiday songs selected by Fallon, stories and fan dedications, according to SiriusXM.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
—Michael D. Carroll and Shannon McDonagh, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Maybe even more than surprise story of the year Indiana, Arizona State looks interesting in the Playoff given its offensive weaponry.
—The Athletic College Football, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
The channel features a mix of holiday songs selected by Fallon, stories and fan dedications, according to SiriusXM.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for story
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The Green Wave's season has been a tale of streaks.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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But his story ultimately serves as a cautionary tale for business owners who dream big without fully grasping the importance of their foundational responsibilities.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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To look through his chronology of outfits is to see a throughline of historical intrigue with a contemporary application, bringing an almost anachronistic presence to an often hyper-cyclical fashion space.Essence, Essence, 28 Sep. 2024
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The Platform 2 seems to commence from the aftermath of that revolutionary gesture, even as the eventual reintroduction of a familiar face calls the chronology of events into question.A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2024
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With a fan balanced behind each ear, the device operates at the level of a whisper (30 decibels), and its battery can last for 17 hours, or the equivalent of two workdays.Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
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Neutral and clean with just a whisper of grain and pepper to enliven the palate.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Finally, the true beauty of digital lies in its measurability.Aman Gupta, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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In between lies what's known as the area of separation. Rebels, some of them receiving Israeli aid, had previously seized positions on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights at the onset of the country's civil war.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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On September 18, the dot plot of median FOMC member forecasts conveyed that Fed members expected the federal funds rate to be at 3.4% at the end of 2025 and 2.9% at the end of 2026.Jason Schenker, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Supreme Court’s statement said the police had new evidence suggesting that Braga Netto was involved in securing and delivering financial resources for the coup plot.Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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That situation has not changed, spokesperson Sherri McKinney said Thursday.Frank Gluck, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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In this situation, Short is a driver competing for the same parking spot as them at a mall on Christmas Eve.Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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As a brainstorm for Nosferatu, Eggers wrote full novellas for each of the main characters.Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles The film is based on William S. Burroughs’ semi-autobiographical novella of the same name.Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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Police have asked that those with information about the shooting contact the department's tip line by calling (501) 680-8439 or Detective Cody Stroud by calling (501) 975-8771.Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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The government shouldn't be controlling what ideas and information parents can allow their children to access.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Story.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/story. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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