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Recent Examples of datum
Deepfake detection tools can analyze the data inside an image or video file and spot invisible watermarks.
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Christian Perry, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
More than 56 million Americans receive retirement and survivor benefits from Social Security payments each month, according to data from the Social Security Administration.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Judah Taub is the founder and managing partner of Hetz Ventures, an Israeli early-stage venture capital firm specializing in cybersecurity, data, and AI infrastructure.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 11 June 2026
Locke supporters say the data ignore steep challenges and long-term student gains.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
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Christian Perry, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
More than 56 million Americans receive retirement and survivor benefits from Social Security payments each month, according to data from the Social Security Administration.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Judah Taub is the founder and managing partner of Hetz Ventures, an Israeli early-stage venture capital firm specializing in cybersecurity, data, and AI infrastructure.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 11 June 2026
Locke supporters say the data ignore steep challenges and long-term student gains.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for datum
Noun
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In fact, six of the next seven players on this board belong to the current draft class.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Prosecutors countered that the facts in the Virginia case are different and don’t apply to Dugan’s.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Officials did not immediately release details about where the drones were operating or whether any arrests were made.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Other details about injuries were not immediately available.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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“Datum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/datum. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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