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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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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
But what could hold the 25-year-old back is the fact his nation probably won’t go as far as France or Argentina.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
The defendants and their co-conspirators—which included tax, accounting and financial industry professionals, and law firms—worked to design, implement and defend the tax shelter transactions in ways intended to conceal the true facts and circumstances of the transactions from the IRS.
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Bruce Brumberg,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Over 50 people, including Churchill’s grandson, signed a letter saying Cammock had misconstrued the facts in her video.
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Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
23 June 2026
The second big priority was to lean into the fact that this text has multiple points of view.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
The defendants and their co-conspirators—which included tax, accounting and financial industry professionals, and law firms—worked to design, implement and defend the tax shelter transactions in ways intended to conceal the true facts and circumstances of the transactions from the IRS.
—
Bruce Brumberg,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Over 50 people, including Churchill’s grandson, signed a letter saying Cammock had misconstrued the facts in her video.
—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
23 June 2026
The second big priority was to lean into the fact that this text has multiple points of view.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fact
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However, Croatia and Austria serve as worthy opening round tests before that matchup can become reality.
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Your clear sense of direction can help bring a vision into reality.
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The dismissal of the arson charge does not end the criminal case against Hobby.
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Mexico has fired several shots toward Czechia's goal but has lacked precision or, in some cases, power.
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If a joint bill or obligation appears unexpectedly, review the details together, then document who will do what by when.
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An internal Denver International Airport memo obtained by CBS Colorado appears to corroborate key details of a closed-door meeting that city officials have been publicly disputing.
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The intuitive Moon in your 10th House of Career and Status squares information-gathering Mercury in your 7th House of Partnership, pulling leadership choices into relational focus.
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The moment of truth is just about here.
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Shifting loyalties, complicated emotions, and unexpected challenges force their circle to confront difficult truths, as new opportunities and past tensions collide—raising the stakes and setting the stage for lasting consequences.
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“Fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fact. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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