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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
This alert is in effect until 7 p.m. Source: The National Weather Service
This story was originally published March 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
When circumstances arise, an editor’s note can be added to a story.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
This story was originally published March 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM.
—Jonathan Shorman and, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
Source: The National Weather Service This story was originally published March 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 19 Mar. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
When circumstances arise, an editor’s note can be added to a story.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
This story was originally published March 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM.
—Jonathan Shorman and, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
Source: The National Weather Service This story was originally published March 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for story
Noun
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The six-part podcast series unravels the twisted tale of Stover, his ex-wife, the heiress, and the bodyguard.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The romance drama is billed as an original tale of two strangers and the extraordinary emotional journey that connects them.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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The committee has maintained a chronology of U.S. business cycles since its creation in 1978.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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One of the most disorientating aspects of With Love, Meghan is its Christopher Nolan–esque approach to chronology.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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Some people are forthright when Boulet asks, with a cameraman in tow, a question that is often not spoken, or at most in a locker-room whisper.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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In truth, whispers have been circulating for months that a The Row homewares line might be in the works.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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Over the course of the game, hosted by the charming Peter Serafinowicz (The Tick), the cash changed hands a few times, lies were told, innocent people were voted out, and tears were shed.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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An outside investigation tied a Union County elected official to a controversial social media account accused of spreading lies.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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The structure will be the latest addition to Veteran’s Memorial Park, a half-acre triangular plot across the street from the Arlington Heights United Methodist Church.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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This post contains details from Margaret Atwood’s novel The Testaments, which may allude to certain plot points in the final season of The Handmaid‘s Tale.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2025
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Judging by the numbers, though, the situation in New Mexico is even more dire.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2025
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Debt relief programs usually charge between 15% and 25% of the total debt owed or the total amount that is eventually paid to the creditor, depending on the company and your financial situation.—
Víctor Rosario,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The film was adapted from Annie Proulx’s novella by Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
4 Apr. 2025
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The titular novella follows restless loggers who plan a wintertime dance, on the condition that some of them attend as women.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Visit here for information on how to watch the film.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Story.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/story. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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