history
noun
the branch of knowledge dealing with past events.
histories
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pluralof history.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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As the south of England continues to enjoy an unusually warm and dry summer, parch marks on lawns across the region have revealed the hidden histories of their location.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
They introduce viewers to the people, histories and communities behind a dish, proving what the best food journalists have always known: people don’t just fall in love with dishes, they fall in love with stories.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
Many modern histories of the siege assume that there was only one possible outcome.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
These kinds of investigators often use public records, databases, address histories and people-finder services.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
“Some histories repeat; some events are unique. There is regional, statewide, and national history. We share all of it in common as Americans.”
From "Towers Falling" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
