1
as in annals
an account of important events in the order in which they happened
a history of the American civil rights movement during the 1960s
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as in chronology
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
we heard the whole history of her illness in excruciating detail
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as in past
the events or experience of former times
history has many lessons to teach us, if only we would listen
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Recent Examples of history
The biggest change to the Joy-Con is a bizarre one that has roots in Nintendo history.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
Trump campaigned on a hardline immigration stance, pledging to carry out the largest mass deportation in U.S. history.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Left fielder Andrew Benintendi’s five-year, $75 million deal signed in January 2023 is the largest contract in terms of total value in Sox history.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Only 11 horses in history have managed to win both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, but not the Preakness Stakes, in the same year.
—Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
Trump campaigned on a hardline immigration stance, pledging to carry out the largest mass deportation in U.S. history.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Left fielder Andrew Benintendi’s five-year, $75 million deal signed in January 2023 is the largest contract in terms of total value in Sox history.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Only 11 horses in history have managed to win both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, but not the Preakness Stakes, in the same year.
—Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for history
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The new chronology used wood samples recovered from the Drouzet River in the Southern French Alps.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Without an alternate chronology compiled or published by the U.S. government, the committee became the go-to source for formally identifying recessions.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Playwrights addressed the polis not by dramatizing current events but by recasting tales from the mythological and historic past to sharpen critical thinking on contemporary concerns.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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So much of this book is about this complicated and rather dangerous nostalgia for a past and a community that’s gone forever.—
Dwyer Murphy
June 6,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
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Israel exported a record $14.7 billion in defense products in 2024, marking a 13 percent increase from 2023, the Israeli Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Marshall also set the NFL record with 29 career fumble recoveries.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
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These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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But beyond the big names and captivating rhythms, the album is an invitation to explore his story and connect with the cultural roots that have profoundly shaped his artistic vision.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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In July 2023, the president and co-owner of Inter Miami CF posted a picture to his Instagram account of Harper hyper-focused while applying products to his face.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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In fact, a 2023 study found that merging finances by having a joint bank account can promote transparency, goal alignment and positively influence relationship quality in engaged and newlywed couples, highlighting the importance of functioning as a unit.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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His writing stands out for its honesty and authenticity, offering a vivid, personal chronicle of a transformative era.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Narrated by Kevin Bacon, the digital exhibition exploring the rock music chronicle’s history includes 1,000 photographs, 200 videos, 1,300 Rolling Stone covers, and features more than 300 music artists throughout the past seven decades.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
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The most coveted kit will be reserved for Flagship first class passengers, who will receive a mini version of Blackwood’s viral Portmore bag, made of denim with a wrap-around zipper.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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Half the allocation is expected to be bundles with Mario Kart World included, while the other half will be standard versions of the console.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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“History.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/history. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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