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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
Francis’ long and stories residence at GH began in 1977.
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Lynette Rice, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
In 2008, Rosen told The Associated Press studying classic films helped young filmmakers find new ways to tell stories and discover their own point-of-view.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Other stories will feature voices from people living the Milwaukee suburbs, Brown County, rural parts of the state and young voters.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Other big stories ➤ These are the pets up for adoption in Phoenix-area shelters this week.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
It’s been important to myself and Chris to help tell these Latino stories under our Lord Miller banner.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Lynette Rice, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
In 2008, Rosen told The Associated Press studying classic films helped young filmmakers find new ways to tell stories and discover their own point-of-view.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Other stories will feature voices from people living the Milwaukee suburbs, Brown County, rural parts of the state and young voters.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Other big stories ➤ These are the pets up for adoption in Phoenix-area shelters this week.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
It’s been important to myself and Chris to help tell these Latino stories under our Lord Miller banner.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stories
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Front Row Filmed Entertainment CEO Gianluca Chakra says the film sheds light on Lebanese stories that often go untold, but suggests these tales also have wider resonance.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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Fans fell in love with the weird tales coming out of the small desert town and helped turn it into a pop culture sensation.Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In the memoir/photo album, the actress shares previously unseen snapshots from her nine decades on the planet accompanied by observations and anecdotes as only MacLaine can deliver them.Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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Her accomplished film intricately intertwines memories and anecdotes with the urgency of artistic vocation and the tangled strands of history.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 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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Secrets and lies were the name of the game on Grey's Anatomy.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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The 43 injured people are in non-life-threatening situations, police said.Peter Guo, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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This honesty can enhance trust, especially in complex situations.Vanessa Tan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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By analyzing vast amounts of data, including financial histories, preferences and market conditions, AI applications can provide customized investment strategies.Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Freedom Monument Sculpture Park, which opened in Montgomery this past spring, enlists narration in the form of plaques, artworks, and historical exhibits, all encouraging visitors to see and feel the histories of slavery and genocide embedded in the landscape.Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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The filing details a Wells Notice received from the SEC regarding disclosures related to the NDA for Dovitinib, with the company maintaining that its actions were appropriate.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details various legal proceedings, including securities class actions and shareholder derivative actions.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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New flash deals will drop every 24 hours, and Wayfair customers will find unbeatable doorbusters from La-Z-Boy, Babyletto, Bissell, CharBroil and more.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Here, the best October Amazon Prime Day hiking and camping deals.Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ford will continue to build regular-wheelbase and extended Max versions of the Expedition at its assembly plant in Louisville, Kentucky.Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
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The program has inspired hundreds of versions around the world; in the United States alone, El Sistema USA serves 140 member programs, 6,000 teaching artists and 25,000 students.Leila Cobo, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Stories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stories. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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