1
as in tales
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 anecdotes
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 chronologies
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 whispers
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 lies
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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as in situations
position with regard to conditions and circumstances
management is trying to figure out what the story is with the accident down in the warehouse
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Recent Examples of stories
Vogue Beauty The biggest beauty stories, trends, and product recommendations.
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Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Happy holidays and Forbes Daily will return to your inbox with the day’s top stories on January 3.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Then his team worked to share stories that Lively didn't care about the issue of domestic violence, USA TODAY reported.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Danny Boyle and Alex Garland are returning after 22 years to make 28 Years Later, though the original film, 28 Days Later, has remained one of cinema’s weirdest modern days stories.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That means not just naming your values and putting them in a frame on the boardroom wall, but also making a real effort to create and share stories that speak to those values.
—Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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
Listen to more stories on the Noa app.
—Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
One partner, a passionate environmentalist, may present research, share personal stories and seek affirmation from their significant other, who is a dedicated meat-eater.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Happy holidays and Forbes Daily will return to your inbox with the day’s top stories on January 3.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Then his team worked to share stories that Lively didn't care about the issue of domestic violence, USA TODAY reported.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Danny Boyle and Alex Garland are returning after 22 years to make 28 Years Later, though the original film, 28 Days Later, has remained one of cinema’s weirdest modern days stories.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That means not just naming your values and putting them in a frame on the boardroom wall, but also making a real effort to create and share stories that speak to those values.
—Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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
Listen to more stories on the Noa app.
—Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
One partner, a passionate environmentalist, may present research, share personal stories and seek affirmation from their significant other, who is a dedicated meat-eater.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stories
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Then there are cautionary tales like the one in which a boy gets his fingers cut off for being a picky eater—stories about cause and effect, separation from loved ones, stealing, and death.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
4 Jan. 2025
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In the hour leading up to kick-off, there is a grim succession of similar tales from supporters who have been ripped off.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Elsewhere in Cher's memoir, the singer recalls her relationship with Gene Simmons, taking a drunken John Lennon to the Playboy Mansion and her first impression of Dolly Parton, among other anecdotes.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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Still, their workmanlike aesthetics allow for the anecdotes to pop, as told by the creatives at the forefront of this reading revolution.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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To uncover the truth about a pernicious insurance industry practice, staffers with the New York’s state attorney general’s office decided to tell a series of lies.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
14 Nov. 2024
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The breach led by Peters heightened concerns that rogue election workers sympathetic to partisan lies could use their access and knowledge to attack voting processes from within.—
Mead Gruver,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Oct. 2024
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Neil Eggleston, who served as White House counsel during former President Barack Obama’s second term but is not part of Biden’s review, said clemency for categories of defendants is a policy decision typically driven by advocacy groups rather than individuals trying to rectify their own situations.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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Tow to Go may not be available in rural areas or during severe weather conditions, and in some situations, AAA may need to make other arrangements to get an impaired individual a safe ride home, AAA said.—
Natalie Davies,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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The work histories and salaries of the four men were unavailable late Friday.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
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Each reinvention of her artistry is a passport stamped with the cultures, histories, and landscapes that fuel her vision.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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At the same time, record global temperatures and California’s aggressive regulatory actions served as stark reminders of the urgency of balancing energy growth with sustainability.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Former progressive allies, some with wise, old heads, either stood up against Johnson’s actions or looked away and let their silence and disappointment speak for them.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Should the Pistons do anything at the trade deadline except pick up a few assets by facilitating three-way deals?—
Hunter Patterson,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Walmart is out to wow you with today's tech deals.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
6 Jan. 2025
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Approximately 134 countries, including across the G20, are exploring digital versions of their currencies.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Shari Lewis’s beloved 1960’s lamb puppet has solidified a space in our dog’s lives, from seasonal outfits, to jumbo versions, to tiny birthday hats, and even entire boxes of different sized lambs.—
Annemarie Dooling,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Stories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stories. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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