as in story
the unfolding of events in a dramatic or literary work
the story line is clumsily interrupted several times to provide some much-needed background information
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Recent Examples of story line
But Cargill, after spurning big offers from AEW in 2023, has been in WWE for more than a year—and on the main roster for the better part of 2024—with very little actual storyline development.
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Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Perhaps the most hyped freshman in a generation; the return of the ACC's Player of the Year; a follow-up to a remarkable run to the Final Four — the college basketball storylines in the Triangle this year are full of reasons to clear your schedule and make it to a game.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
These storylines have political weight in the context of a nation hurtling toward a revolution that would ultimately overthrow an authoritarian regime and establish a constitutional republic.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
The storyline was a political twist for Beverly Hills — a city that has, at least publicly, been vocal in its support for reproductive rights.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Perhaps the most hyped freshman in a generation; the return of the ACC's Player of the Year; a follow-up to a remarkable run to the Final Four — the college basketball storylines in the Triangle this year are full of reasons to clear your schedule and make it to a game.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
These storylines have political weight in the context of a nation hurtling toward a revolution that would ultimately overthrow an authoritarian regime and establish a constitutional republic.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
The storyline was a political twist for Beverly Hills — a city that has, at least publicly, been vocal in its support for reproductive rights.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for story line
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This story originally published on businessden.com.Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are published.April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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Director Bruce Goodison applies the tension well in the first two thirds of this efficient Shudder release, but then the plot smacks into a dead-end in its final act.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The mechanics of the plot itself don’t quite hold up under scrutiny, which is a shame when the dialogue, performances and filmmaking craft are so tightly woven, moving in perfect sync.Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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Black Friday doesn’t officially start until November 29, but that doesn’t mean retailers aren’t getting in on the sale action early.Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Moody, after missing three games with a high-ankle sprain, will be back in action Sunday.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Story line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/story%20line. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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