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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For starters, the first big two-part storyline kicking off in June is called Cult of the Wyrm.
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David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
One of the more prominent storylines is which quarterback — redshirt junior and UCLA transfer Justyn Martin or freshman Malik Washington, a Glen Burnie resident and Spalding graduate — will line up under center first.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2025
That’s one of the top storylines given the uncertainty across various levels of the draft.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Surprisingly, the storyline that seemed furthest removed from prayer and searching sees their most successful application.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
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David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
One of the more prominent storylines is which quarterback — redshirt junior and UCLA transfer Justyn Martin or freshman Malik Washington, a Glen Burnie resident and Spalding graduate — will line up under center first.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2025
That’s one of the top storylines given the uncertainty across various levels of the draft.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Surprisingly, the storyline that seemed furthest removed from prayer and searching sees their most successful application.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for story line
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This story was originally published April 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Our goal this episode was ending certain stories in climactic ways, yet building a platform for the show to leap off.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
10 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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And if the final episode's plot lines, motifs and even cinematography seem a little familiar, there's a reason why.—
Audrey Gibbs,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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The move adds to similar actions the administration has taken against several elite universities, either demanding changes to their diversity, equity and inclusion programs, or in connection with their handling of protests against the war in Gaza.—
Samantha Waldenberg,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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But couched within President Donald Trump’s April 2 announcement about reciprocal duties was another trade action that has the potential to upend global e-commerce and drastically alter the way products enter the U.S. market.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Story line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/story%20line. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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