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history

[his-tuh-ree, his-tree] / ˈhɪs tə ri, ˈhɪs tri /
NOUN
past events, experiences
Synonyms
STRONGEST
past
STRONG
antiquity yesterday yesteryear
WEAK
ancient times bygone times days of old days of yore good old days old days olden days
Antonyms
WEAK
future
NOUN
chronicle of events
Synonyms
STRONGEST
account annals biography record relation story tale
STRONG
autobiography diary epic journal memoirs narration narrative prehistory recapitulation recital report saga version
Antonyms
WEAK
future

Example Sentences

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Individuals with a history of end-stage renal disease or congestive heart failure were excluded from the analysis.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

This method estimates FM and FFM based on individual characteristics such as height, weight, age, race, gender, history of diabetes, and duration of GLP-1 treatment.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

"This is novel in terms of modern Australian legal history."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Mr. Gibson received a bachelor's degree in art history from Trinity College.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“Waikīkī is this place with so much history underneath what you see. It shouldn’t be defined by hotels and restaurants. It has a different past, and future. Well, you know what I mean.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila