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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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Philip Elliott, Time, 23 June 2025
Heading into mandatory minicamp, the biggest story for the Commanders was a player who was not on the field.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Drinks with a story The illustrated cocktail menu is a journey in itself, presented like a mini storybook through greater New York City.
—Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 23 June 2025
However, Walters' incredible career is only part of her story.
—Sean Keane, ABC News, 23 June 2025
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Philip Elliott, Time, 23 June 2025
Heading into mandatory minicamp, the biggest story for the Commanders was a player who was not on the field.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Drinks with a story The illustrated cocktail menu is a journey in itself, presented like a mini storybook through greater New York City.
—Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 23 June 2025
However, Walters' incredible career is only part of her story.
—Sean Keane, ABC News, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for story
Noun
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The revelation of Izzy and Ferd’s son is sketchy; a suicide tale lacks a set-up or point; intriguing female bonds are underwritten; and all-too-familiar tropes associated with spousal violence weaken the work.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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Ratnam, working from a story by Haasan, sets up a familiar but resonant tale of father and son.—
Anupama Chopra,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
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Authorities were still working to piece together a motive and build a chronology of events leading up to the attack.—
Eric Tucker,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 May 2025
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Career coaches advise applicants to tailor their résumés to highlight skills over chronology, emphasize volunteer or caregiving experience, and demonstrate a growth mindset.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Every new headline—whether a cease-fire whisper or another drone strike—moves Brent and insurance quotes long before drilling rigs or pipelines can respond.—
Guney Yildiz,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Jane spoke barely above a whisper to an attentive jury throughout her afternoon testimony.—
Larry Neumeister,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Stock photo: A couple lie inside of a campervan side by side.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Power shields its misdeeds with propaganda, but Panh sees such murderous lies clearly, giving them an honest staging, thick with echoes.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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The plot indicated continued uncertainty from Fed officials about the future of rates.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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That was half an hour less than No Time To Die and the plot was as creaky as Daniel Craig’s last outing.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The footage reveals production members scrambling to evacuate and control the flooding situation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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Heat’s Udonis Haslem says amid Kevin Durant speculation: ‘The situation in Miami will work’ ASK IRA: Is a Heat waiting game with Herro, Jovic extensions the prudent approach?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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The film is adapted from a novella written by Stephen King.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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The first novella couldn’t be stretched quite that far, so the story required some expansion.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
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In a subsequent exchange on March 3, 2022, a travel assistant sent Khorram flight information for Paul.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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And signing up here may deliver your contact information to a variety of companies that want to market to you.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2025
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“Story.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/story. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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