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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 commentary
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
Inspired by the founders’ personal stories, the brand explores how fashion can reconnect people and cultures and redefine the value of clothing.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
The sessions began with the Stingley family sharing heartfelt stories about Corey as a son, brother, student and friend.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2026
Click here to read the full story.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
While a barren Christmas was expected, the kindness of strangers began, according to a front-page News-Sun story last week by Tess Kenny.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
The sessions began with the Stingley family sharing heartfelt stories about Corey as a son, brother, student and friend.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2026
Click here to read the full story.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
While a barren Christmas was expected, the kindness of strangers began, according to a front-page News-Sun story last week by Tess Kenny.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for story
Noun
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Yet this was the tale of two halves.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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This is, in part, a cautionary tale.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
13 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
Noun
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There have been political whispers in South Windsor since the November election about whether the decision disqualifying Amadasun was part of a Republican ploy to keep Democrats from achieving a council supermajority.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
14 Jan. 2026
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What did Britt Lower whisper to Grande?—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Whenever the president floated some bizarre policy idea, issued a new threat, or told a brazen lie about the state of the economy, Hassett would be one of the first people on cable news justifying it.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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Our entire relationship was built on a lie.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The two plots of land up for rezoning are near Anglin Circle and Enon Avenue.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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People are also pointing out a few plot points that aren’t resolved.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
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The situation is not all that different from that along the Mississippi, Missouri or Tennessee rivers, where a series of dams controls water flow.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Doug Hendrickson posted on social media Thursday to explain his situation with Williams.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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And since Freida McFadden’s book series that the movie is based on has three installments (plus one novella), this may not be the end.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Art of Conjuring is the first novella to be released by the press.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Contact information is usually on the shipping label or the carrier’s website.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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In doing so, drivers can ensure their insurer has accurate information, thereby keeping them protected without paying more than necessary.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Story.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/story. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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