history

noun

ˈhi-st(ə-)rē How to pronounce history (audio)
Definition of historynext
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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2
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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3
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 Past administrations, Democrat and Republican alike, have often opted to deport or release immigrants without criminal histories, in part because ICE isn't equipped to detain millions, or even hundreds of thousands, of people. — Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025 The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. — Khloe Quill, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025 Patrick has a history of making their anniversaries special. — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025 The Trump White House has a history of censuring data for political purposes. — Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for history
Recent Examples of Synonyms for history
  1. chronology
  2. past
  3. record
  4. story
  5. account
  6. chronicle
  7. version
Noun
  • Here is a chronology of how events unfolded: Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act on Friday by signing a proclamation, but didn't give a speech explaining the decision.
    — Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
  • With each option, the chronology of individual steps in the process changes.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of chronology
Noun
  • The kidnapping culminated with Braeburn attacking Chimney (Kenneth Choi) and ultimately shot dead by Athena (Angela Bassett) — but not before exposing the missing persons detective's multiple personalities and painful past.
    — Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
  • This traditional guesthouse, built in the hanok style with curved roofs and wooden architecture, offers a glimpse into Korea’s rich cultural past.
    — Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of past
Noun
  • According to court records obtained by PEOPLE, Ehrlich is next due in court on April 28.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
  • And while the child services agency may not have kept their records from that time, his department did.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of record
Noun
  • Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
  • This alert is in effect until 7 p.m. Source: The National Weather Service This story was originally published March 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of story
Noun
  • The initial revelations led to audits by the state comptroller, requested by Gov. Ned Lamont, and the bipartisan auditors of public accounts.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Auburn was one of the best teams all season long, and the committee will take their impressive 28-5 record into account.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of account
Noun
  • Just a Bit Outside chronicles the ups and downs of the team’s almost-championship season.
    — Lynette Rice, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
  • With a dynamic curation of decorative items, ranging from antique Spanish ceramic vessels to contemporary designs, the concept store, which was the brainchild of Loewe’s creative director Jonathan Anderson, is the latest installment in Loewe’s chronicle of an art collector’s home.
    — Denni Hu, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025
Definition of chronicle
Noun
  • There are several scenarios in which users might want this smaller, more portable version of the Starlink dish and router.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 23 Mar. 2025
  • To make the numbers work, Constantin created a new model for the production, shooting a feature film version of the story, titled Hagen, and the six-part TV series simultaneously.
    — Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of version

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