1
as in annals
an account of important events in the order in which they happened
a history of the American civil rights movement during the 1960s
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as in chronology
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
we heard the whole history of her illness in excruciating detail
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as in past
the events or experience of former times
history has many lessons to teach us, if only we would listen
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Recent Examples of history
Throughout history, women have used their talents, skills, and wits to support issues, ideas, entertainment, and communities that are important to them.
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Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Northeastern, which was denied a fourth straight title by the Terriers (7-13-3) in a stunning semifinal loss last week, is tied with Harvard for the most in tournament history.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
The Kings scored their fastest goal of 2025-26, one that tied for the 18th-fastest in franchise history.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Monday's launch was SpaceX's fifth for the year out of 615 over the history of the company.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 13 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Northeastern, which was denied a fourth straight title by the Terriers (7-13-3) in a stunning semifinal loss last week, is tied with Harvard for the most in tournament history.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
The Kings scored their fastest goal of 2025-26, one that tied for the 18th-fastest in franchise history.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Monday's launch was SpaceX's fifth for the year out of 615 over the history of the company.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for history
Noun
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This reevaluation of the chronology by a historian matched the funerary record outlined by an archaeologist.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Jan. 2026
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In a days-long investigation, Austin Police interviewed witnesses, some multiple times, to ascertain the chronology of events that led to Aguilera's death.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
4 Dec. 2025
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The low rates of the recent past make these homeowners reluctant to sell their properties, depriving the market of inventory.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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In Bug, Carrie Coon's Agnes White — an Oklahoma waitress too exhausted to outrun her past — faces a more persistent threat.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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In 1997, Sismanis was also charged with rape, indecent assault and battery on a person older than 14, court records show.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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In Europe, stocks are poised to end the week on a record high.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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This two-story home provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and three baths.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth will have play-by-play and color commentary, with sideline reporting done by Melissa Stark.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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One commentary was a classic example of how to construct a persuasive essay.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Jan. 2026
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The cemetery has been thrust into the spotlight after a Lancaster County man was accused of harvesting sets of human remains in the middle of the night, hoarding skulls, bones, and corpses, and then offering some of them for sale on his social media accounts.—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The buyer called the number, prompting House officials to investigate and discover that multiple phones ordered under Southerland’s account were unaccounted for, prosecutors said.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The number of daily active users in Coupang hit an all-time high last month, topping 17 million, according to a Yonhap report .—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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The report did not provide a cause for the blast but said an investigation is ongoing.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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This chronicle of the Hunkpapa war chief Sitting Bull is told primarily from the perspectives of the Lakotas and the Northern Cheyennes who fought in the Great Sioux War of 1876, in which Army forces battled for control of the Black Hills.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Directed and written by Scott Cooper based on a book by Warren Zanes, the micro-biopic chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 acoustic album Nebraska.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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“History.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/history. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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