story
noun
a narrative, either true or fictitious, in prose or verse, designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the hearer or reader; tale.
stories
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pluralof story.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Few delights capture our attention as completely as stories that take joy in the miseries of the mega-rich.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026
At book signings and on barstools, she sought their stories, sometimes re-telling them in her essays and on her countless speaking tours.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
At the speak-out, she was suddenly rattled by her own silence and the invisibility of these stories in the culture at large.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Stewart said Norman was a proud Coleraine man, community stalwart and a gentleman who was always warm, witty and full of fascinating stories.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
These stories spread the false claim that Slave Power agents had derailed the President’s train and killed his son, Bennie.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
