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histories

noun

plural of history
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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2
as in chronologies
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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3
as in pasts
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 histories These injustices also coalesce with innumerable historical and contemporary global histories of genocide and displacement. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026 Preserving those rich histories is easier than most American institutions because sports is obsessed with lineage. — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 His story is a reminder that our classrooms bring together people with very different histories, experiences and challenges — all with something to teach one another. — Larry D. Johnson Jr, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026 That impulse to build the future through layered histories mirrors the brand’s approach to place as well, making its next move clearer. — Michael Anthony Hall, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 More work will be needed to tease out exactly how the three species’ histories intertwine. — Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2026 Most histories of these large events are written top-down, and that's completely understandable. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 Despite their long histories, Hempstead Village and its neighbors in Nassau County remained largely rural communities until the twentieth century. — Ashley Gardini, JSTOR Daily, 9 Sep. 2026 This is not only because of the speed at which images are consumed, but also because these visual forms carry long histories. — Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for histories
  1. records
  2. chronologies
  3. pasts
  4. stories
  5. accounts
  6. versions
  7. narratives
Noun
  • Eight seasons in, Allen has piled up 79 rushing touchdowns and 299 total touchdowns, both records by a quarterback.
    — The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, the reports and accompanying body-camera footage have to be obtained through the public records process, which can cost hundreds of dollars or more — even for family members.
    — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of records
Noun
  • One of the best actors working today, Coon essentially plays two different sides of Rita with astonishing range across these chronologies, portraying the past and the present of her character through distinctive markers.
    — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • And so those chronologies are really important for me in each one of these investigations.
    — Terry Gross, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of chronologies
Noun
  • A number of pasts—Dutch, Puritan English, and revolutionary era—have been subsumed in the telling, and the changes Rip finds on returning to his village suggest Irving’s own ambivalence about the direction the United States was taking.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Based on its trailer, Wild Horse Nine, which premieres in competition on September 3, seems to find McDonagh back in his sweet spot, helming a pitch-black comedy about two charismatic men wrestling with their dark pasts.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of pasts
Noun
  • As a dad of two daughters, Murdy said he’s made a conscious effort to create strong female-centric original stories like KILLceañera for Horror Nights.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The current building code typically allows a single staircase for residential buildings with three stories or less.
    — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of stories
Noun
  • The pair allegedly used phone applications to manufacture bank and investment accounts showing fake balances and participated in three-way calls to encourage women to put their own money into investments that prosecutors say did not exist.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • About a third of employers that make a contribution — 32% — contributed between $500 and $1,000 per worker to the accounts, while 29% paid $1,350 or more and 22% paid $500 or less, the PSCA found.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of accounts
Noun
  • The two main characters were barely veiled versions of Rob and Nick, who was living in his parents’ guesthouse at the time of the killings.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • At first glance, some versions of the Mary Jane sneaker are barely distinguishable from a classic flat; others come in a technical mesh with a chunky tread or cushiony insoles.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of versions
Noun
  • Meanwhile, China has broadcast its efforts to punish people who expressed doubt about the official narratives.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Donaphin has worked with the NBA and WNBA for the last decade, more than eight of those years coming on the WNBA side, giving her the proper perspective to handle the business and narratives surrounding the league.
    — Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of narratives

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“Histories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/histories. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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