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
After all, six seeds have only pulled the Round 1 upset 22 times in NBA history.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
The pandemic resulted in the largest learning loss in modern history.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
It’s also got arguably the best overall ensemble in TV history.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Djokovic was on the cusp of history, going for a record seventh title in Miami and his 100th title overall, trailing only Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103).
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
The pandemic resulted in the largest learning loss in modern history.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
It’s also got arguably the best overall ensemble in TV history.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Djokovic was on the cusp of history, going for a record seventh title in Miami and his 100th title overall, trailing only Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103).
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for history
Noun
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Instead, Hubris contains numerous errors concerning chronology, geography, and election details and even misidentifies NATO’s founding members.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Apr. 2025
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Hood never shows this chronology to Helen, but lays it out—with some redactions—for the reader.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pope Gregory, believing these demons to be an indication of Magdalene’s excessively sinful past, identified her as an unnamed woman in Luke who wipes Jesus’ feet with her hair.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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His injury absences have doomed the Clippers in the recent past. Prediction: Denver in seven.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For the first time ever on record, Matmos recorded some of the album—namely the second half—live in the studio.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2025
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During a hearing on Monday, a Collin County judge set his bond at $250,000, online court records show.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Then, after young mothers and children who had just arrived shared their stories, the Holy Father returned to the sister who had been mentioned before.—
Mireya Villarreal,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
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In this story: hair, Virginie Moreira; makeup, Ammy Drammeh; grooming, Yuko Fredriksson; braiding, Lorraine Dublin, Angela Torio Rivera; manicurist, Adam Slee; tailor, Judith Grant.—
Malick Bodian,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Others realize there is a cost to companies that do not take climate change into account.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Select independent organizations can verify accounts directly.—
Bluesky Social,
Bluesky Social,
21 Apr. 2025
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Kelly later composed a chronicle of his meandering space treks - highlighting the agonies and the ecstasies of life in orbit - in the sensational book Endurance.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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And yet the series is less a document of careful sleuthing and more a shaggy chronicle of teen-like longing for revelation and salvation.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The once-daily version of the pill was in early-stage testing, with researchers trying to figure out the best dose for patients, a spokeswoman said.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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My body has changed—and is changing, like it's being slowly replaced by a similar but slightly less cooperative version.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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“History.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/history. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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