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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
Drake also shared an image of his son on Instagram stories.
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Mostly Mute Monday tells an astronomical story in images, visuals, and no more than 200 words.
—Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
This story was updated to provide clarity about the plans impacted by these negotiations.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Hear about the founder's incredible story.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Mostly Mute Monday tells an astronomical story in images, visuals, and no more than 200 words.
—Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
This story was updated to provide clarity about the plans impacted by these negotiations.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Hear about the founder's incredible story.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for story
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Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on hometown harvests, top tales and remarkable marathon runs.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Hollywood streamers and studios seemingly can't resist such tales, which explains the boom of true crime documentaries and dramatizations over the past decade.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Since its release, viewers have been arguing about the chronology of One Battle After Another.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
8 Oct. 2025
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The two of them are tightly bound not just by chronology but also by the stratifications of class; Marlowe’s father made shoes, and Shakespeare’s father made gloves.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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There was nobody around, and the only sound was the whisper of the wind.—
Rosecrans Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Castle Hill Inn is said to be haunted by a female ghost, and whispers have been heard and presences have been felt at The Jailhouse Inn, which served its namesake purpose from 1772 to 1986.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Although the city demolished the long-vacant behemoth from its modest skyline about nine months ago, its remains lie entombed where the building once stood, and temporarily block the beginning of a new chapter of Marysville history.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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When compared to other Mercury transits, this is the one that exposes lies, fuels investigative journalism and makes gossip feel more like a confession.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Sounds like the plot of a tear-jerking movie, no?—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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While the parents might prefer a more cohesive plot or characters that convey emotional depth, teens and tweens should be captivated by the film’s imagery.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the space of several fraught days, an already difficult situation is compounded by nightmarish setbacks.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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When Kayla finally asks Kate to either collect her things or contribute a small amount toward rent, the situation escalates.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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In some ways, that question is secondary to the fact that Lot 49 grapples with the nature of symbology itself, and the way that symbols work in literature, which contributed to the novella as good syllabus fodder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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Featuring illustrations by Sophie Blackall, the novella wraps up the trilogy that DiCamillo largely wrote during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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At present, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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This article has been updated to add additional information.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Story.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/story. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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