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as in reality
the quality of being actual
like other scientists, astronomers deal in the realm of fact, not speculation
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2
as in case
something that actually exists
once considered a wild fantasy, the Internet is now a fact of everyday life
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as in detail
a single piece of information
a book of little-known facts about famous people
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as in information
facts plural
a collection of factual knowledge about something
after reading the facts on the situation, the president concluded that an outbreak of hostilities was all but certain
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Recent Examples of fact
In fact, sell-offs into oversold conditions on the two-hour chart have consistently marked buying opportunities — with traders stepping in on each of the past five occurrences.
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Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
In fact, in one of our studies, people who saw an extremely attractive fitfluencer reported having lower self-esteem afterward.
—Abby Frank, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
Researchers at the New York Fed said measuring student loan delinquencies is still complicated by the fact that payments were on pause for four years during the pandemic.
—Elizabeth Schulze, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Her comment is a likely reference to the fact that Hall was endorsed by activist group Moms for Liberty.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
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Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
In fact, in one of our studies, people who saw an extremely attractive fitfluencer reported having lower self-esteem afterward.
—Abby Frank, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
Researchers at the New York Fed said measuring student loan delinquencies is still complicated by the fact that payments were on pause for four years during the pandemic.
—Elizabeth Schulze, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Her comment is a likely reference to the fact that Hall was endorsed by activist group Moms for Liberty.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fact
Noun
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The Mavericks will soon ask the city of Dallas, and its taxpayers, for free money in an effort to make owner Patrick Dumont’s vision of a new resort/arena in downtown Dallas a reality.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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And that came crashing down to reality pretty fast.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In certain cases, they were sent for no evident reason beyond trolling or threatening predominantly Democratic cities.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Loewen’s case is not listed in El Dorado Superior Court.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The league then sends out direct notification letters to players, giving them the specific details of the fine and instructions on how to appeal.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Zoë officially takes over Sarah's investigation into Dinah and learns a few key details, including that the gas main had been shut off for years.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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This story has been updated with additional information.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In truth, there were many factors behind the fall of the Soviet Union — Ronald Reagan’s Star Wars program and other geopolitical provocations, the drop in oil prices, drastic leadership mistakes like the war in Afghanistan, a misguided alcohol policy, and [Mikhail] Gorbachev’s reforms.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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In truth, the patriots’ path to victory was a near decade-long slog characterized by a string of strange bedfellows, strained alliances, and dramatic reversals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fact. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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