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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
Leading up to Valentine's Day, Arkansans can share their love stories on social media by tagging Ballet Arkansas and using the hashtag #LRLovestory.
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Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
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—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
This story has been updated with additional information, context, and statements.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 18 Jan. 2025
For more stories about culture and identity sign up for our free On The Vine newsletter at http://KansasCity.com/newsletters.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
This story has been updated with additional information, context, and statements.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for story
Noun
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Not long ago, Mallaby recommended to us a few of the best books about such tales.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
8 Jan. 2025
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The tale of that match has been told a few times in the quarter-century since.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
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Instead, Gracey rearranges the chronology, finding numbers that thematically match the events of his protagonist’s life.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2025
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Was the real-time format baked in from the get-go, and was that part of what excited you about a return to the genre? That calls into question all the various chronologies of this and all the different sort of iterations.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
9 Jan. 2025
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Recent whispers from Washington suggest that tariffs are unlikely to be broad.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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Veteran journalist Kim Osorio appears in the doc and says that there were whispers that Porter was a victim of Combs’ abuse, and an attorney for a client who sued Combs says her client witnessed acts of violence against Porter.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Caught in the crossfire of accusations, intern Elif (24) is drawn into a dangerous game of secrets and lies and finds herself at the heart of an all-absorbing conspiracy.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
16 Jan. 2025
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These creators must be empowered and funded to spread the truth, counter lies, and connect with communities already inundated by falsehoods.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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This article contains spoilers from Squid Game Season 1 that impact the plot of Season 2.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2025
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The military prosecutor alleges that Besigye withheld intelligence about a plot to destabilize Uganda and attempted to purchase weapons from foreign sources in Geneva, Athens and Nairobi.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In a classic Catch-22 situation, wolves have left their million-acre sanctuary in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness because their primary prey, the whitetail deer, lost its foothold in a wilderness devoid of browse.—
Al Wolter,
Outdoor Life,
10 Jan. 2025
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The affected region’s geography and weather, paired with climate change and suburban sprawl in fire-prone areas, created a vulnerable situation.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
10 Jan. 2025
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Although the history of Ireland’s treatment of unmarried women and their children is violent and bleak, the novella, like Bill’s life, is characterized by ordinary, small moments of love.—
Amanda Parrish Morgan,
The Atlantic,
23 Dec. 2024
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This three-part special presented by FX leans heavily into the Dickensian aspect of the novella, delving into the grim realities of Victorian-era London to illuminate the depths of Ebenezer Scrooge's (Guy Pearce) psyche.—
Andrew Walsh,
EW.com,
12 Dec. 2024
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For more information, call (501) 324-9767, email at [email protected] or visit ArkansasArts.org.—
Eric E. Harrison,
arkansasonline.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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Residents are urged to stay tuned to the latest information and remain vigilant in steps to protect life and property, the weather service said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Story.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/story. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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