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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Your Experience section is designed to show your work chronology.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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With each option, the chronology of individual steps in the process changes.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Jail records show Njoki remains in custody with bail set at $150,000.—
Elizabeth Pritchett,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Golden Eagles finished last season with a 25-9 record.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published April 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 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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Enabling Recall and changing its settings does not require an administrator account.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Its first season chronicles one exceptionally grueling 15-hour shift inside an emergency room at a fictional hospital in Pittsburgh, told one hour at a time, in real time.—
Jeremy D. Larson,
Pitchfork,
11 Apr. 2025
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House of the Dragon chronicles the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragon, an event that didn’t just happen overnight.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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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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“History.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/history. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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