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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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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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
There are many reasons why some people are drawn to those with violent histories and reputations.
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Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Research doesn’t suggest that intermittent fasting leads to eating disorders, but those with histories of these disorders should also avoid it, Varady says.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
The report also notes that limited medical information about the patients, like vaccine histories, is available.
—Dave Wessner, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
This law aims to reduce barriers faced by individuals with criminal histories while ensuring transparency and fairness in employment decisions.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In-vehicle infotainment and telematics systems capture granular details such as trip histories, speed, braking patterns and door activity.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The list includes people who are wanted for violations of probation and parole and have other links to violence, including histories of domestic violence, Inspector Paul Lough said Thursday.
—Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
Each of the current judges have long histories in the world of dance; in fact, Hough has the most season wins of any current or former Dancing With the Stars pro.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The majority of defendants charged in such cases do not have criminal histories.
—John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Research doesn’t suggest that intermittent fasting leads to eating disorders, but those with histories of these disorders should also avoid it, Varady says.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
The report also notes that limited medical information about the patients, like vaccine histories, is available.
—Dave Wessner, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
This law aims to reduce barriers faced by individuals with criminal histories while ensuring transparency and fairness in employment decisions.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In-vehicle infotainment and telematics systems capture granular details such as trip histories, speed, braking patterns and door activity.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The list includes people who are wanted for violations of probation and parole and have other links to violence, including histories of domestic violence, Inspector Paul Lough said Thursday.
—Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
Each of the current judges have long histories in the world of dance; in fact, Hough has the most season wins of any current or former Dancing With the Stars pro.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The majority of defendants charged in such cases do not have criminal histories.
—John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for histories
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Certain stories are such a bolt from the blue, or transform in such unexpected ways, that their readers should aim to approach them with no information about what’s to come.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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But these polished descriptions, like many attempts to summarize compelling stories, rarely convey the excitement of reading a book that genuinely surprises you.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the closest living relatives to animals today, their genomes harbor versions of Sox and POU genes, which play pivotal roles in regulating cellular behavior.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The 38 mm versions of the Classic Fusion are sleek and comfortable.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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For music lovers, this year’s festival offers a slate of documentaries and narratives that delve into the lives and legacies of iconic artists and groundbreaking genres.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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The plans also portray a company management team focused on dealing with the realities of an energy transition most agree is now faltering, rather than on signaling virtue by supporting prevailing narratives.David Blackmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Histories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/histories. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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