: useful information concerning a subject of interest (such as an enemy) : intelligence
Fresh and accurate intel would result in successful operations.—
Darryl Young
Darryl YoungThe airlines crave intel on your food allergies, your tolerance for G-forces and your propensity for air rage.—McKenzie Funk
—often used before another nounMcKenzie Funkintel data
an intel briefing
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Until now, Cuban officials have denied that its intel and security forces provided personal protection to Maduro, even protecting him from his own people as part of the oil-for-security arrangement between the two governments.
—Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
An important piece of cosmic intel or a unique insight could arrive courtesy of a friend.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 10 Jan. 2026
By Sebastian Modak March 23, 2017 More Stories As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
On SportsCenter, though, ESPN’s Peter Schrager detailed his intel, as Miami is bound to complete its general manager search within the coming days before moving on to filling the coaching vacancy.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
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Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
An important piece of cosmic intel or a unique insight could arrive courtesy of a friend.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 10 Jan. 2026
By Sebastian Modak March 23, 2017 More Stories As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
On SportsCenter, though, ESPN’s Peter Schrager detailed his intel, as Miami is bound to complete its general manager search within the coming days before moving on to filling the coaching vacancy.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Intel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intel. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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