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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Recent Examples of story line
VanVleet’s struggles will be a major storyline to watch going forward.
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Rahat Huq, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
This time around, the bizarre storyline begins when two customers (Davidson and Andrew Dismukes) dare to ask the front counter cashier (Mulaney) to hand over a gallon of milk before boarding their bus back to Boston.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Other possible reasons for the cancellation include a shift in focus from the original premise, younger actors aging out of their roles, the other spinoff series in development and the desire to avoid the inevitable storyline of Sheldon's father's affair and death.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024
But if half of the drama is on social media, where’s the happy medium of getting the full story, or at least not feeling confused for half of the storylines?
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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Rahat Huq, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
This time around, the bizarre storyline begins when two customers (Davidson and Andrew Dismukes) dare to ask the front counter cashier (Mulaney) to hand over a gallon of milk before boarding their bus back to Boston.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Other possible reasons for the cancellation include a shift in focus from the original premise, younger actors aging out of their roles, the other spinoff series in development and the desire to avoid the inevitable storyline of Sheldon's father's affair and death.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024
But if half of the drama is on social media, where’s the happy medium of getting the full story, or at least not feeling confused for half of the storylines?
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for story line
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This story originally published on businessden.com.Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are published.April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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Director Bruce Goodison applies the tension well in the first two thirds of this efficient Shudder release, but then the plot smacks into a dead-end in its final act.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The mechanics of the plot itself don’t quite hold up under scrutiny, which is a shame when the dialogue, performances and filmmaking craft are so tightly woven, moving in perfect sync.Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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Black Friday doesn’t officially start until November 29, but that doesn’t mean retailers aren’t getting in on the sale action early.Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Moody, after missing three games with a high-ankle sprain, will be back in action Sunday.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Story line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/story%20line. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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