as in story
the unfolding of events in a dramatic or literary work
the story line is clumsily interrupted several times to provide some much-needed background information
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Recent Examples of story line
Since the finale ended with Steven and Taylor deciding to move cross-country together and Jeremiah beginning a budding romance with his former co-worker Denise (Isabella Briggs), a movie could further explore several storylines involving their characters.
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Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
But the premise is more or less an excuse to make monologue jokes, which Bargatze did about everything from Severance’s confusing story line to the decidedly noneducational programming offered on the Learning Channel.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Browne is also developing a feature length version of Pink Light to be set in a college athletic space and to expand on Scotty’s story line against the backdrop of locker room, athlete-coach and dating dynamics.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
With high school football practices set to kick off Friday, there are always a slew of story lines to follow during the regular season.
—Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
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Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
But the premise is more or less an excuse to make monologue jokes, which Bargatze did about everything from Severance’s confusing story line to the decidedly noneducational programming offered on the Learning Channel.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Browne is also developing a feature length version of Pink Light to be set in a college athletic space and to expand on Scotty’s story line against the backdrop of locker room, athlete-coach and dating dynamics.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
With high school football practices set to kick off Friday, there are always a slew of story lines to follow during the regular season.
—Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for story line
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In this book, Harris exposed her vulnerability by sharing stories about how the campaign affected her family, the emotions behind certifying her election results, and recounting her internal thoughts throughout the campaign.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Sep. 2025
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Musk and Tesla did not respond to requests for comment on this story.—
Chris Kirkham,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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The White House has expressed how this was a moment of embarrassment but also suggested an attempt at a plot against the president, although the UN’s statement rejects this.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The discovery of a vast telecommunications network that authorities say was capable of wiping out cellular communications in the nation's largest city is just the latest in a steady series of high-profile plots targeting critical infrastructure.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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His phenomenal start at Anfield is why the No 9 role is such a big discussion topic and why his actions were somewhat understandable.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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According to a report by the Topeka Capital-Journal, the Kansas DCF submitted a corrective action plan by the deadline.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Story line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/story%20line. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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