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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

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Bini will indeed make history when its members take the Mojave stage on Friday at 4:15 p.m., becoming the first group from their country to perform at the world’s most influential music festival.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Even with this long history, researchers have struggled to explain exactly how plant-based foods reduce inflammation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

REI said he was "a true trailblazer and generous leader" and one of the most important voices in the history of REI and the outdoor community.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

At least not when it came to changing history.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin