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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
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.
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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
Forbes Daily Our best stories, exclusive reporting and Forbes perspectives on the day’s top news, plus the inside scoop on the world's most important entrepreneurs.
—Danielle Chemtob, 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
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
However, some experienced difficulties, such as excessive attention from people wanting to hear their stories or teasing during childhood.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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
Forbes Daily Our best stories, exclusive reporting and Forbes perspectives on the day’s top news, plus the inside scoop on the world's most important entrepreneurs.
—Danielle Chemtob, 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
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
However, some experienced difficulties, such as excessive attention from people wanting to hear their stories or teasing during childhood.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stories
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The project is heavy on woozy tales of the erotic ups and emotional downs of falling hard, and the deadpan, adrift flows of Scoob and friends, like professional skirt-chaser Shaudy Kash, are like bumping Baby Smoove and Veeze with brain fog.Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
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But do not look for tales of her in the old songs.Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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Some of the anecdotes in question come from former aides.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fans of the talk show will adore this book, featuring exclusive anecdotes and photos of the Shop’s celebrity guests.Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 7 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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Related article Smiles, surprises and sticky situations.Jack Guy, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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For these situations, the use of canopies can provide a fix.Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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There are many reasons why some people are drawn to those with violent histories and reputations.Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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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
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Ramping up concrete actions that foster connections and build communities is just as important to us as sustainability.Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The raids came as opposition lawmakers were trying to resubmit a motion to impeach Yoon, 63, as the country that has had a long history of military-authoritarian rule has been roiled Yoon’s actions.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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The firm is the number one advisor for tech and life sciences IPOs and has overseen more than $500 billion worth of M&A deals since 2020.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, economic factors such as inflation and the rising cost of living are impacting Gen Z’s holiday spending, with many seeking deals and exclusive discounts while still prioritizing ethical choices.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 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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“Stories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stories. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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