: 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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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.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Officially, their business is to prepare for this April’s draft, while unofficially everyone will be hunting for intel on an evolving trade market and free agency next month.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Once a target is acquired, the drone then uses a robotic arm with a claw to capture the fallen drone and transport it to a base for repair or intel exploitation.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
While in Mexico City, Monroe fell in love with one of Zapata's employees and used her to gain intel.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Officially, their business is to prepare for this April’s draft, while unofficially everyone will be hunting for intel on an evolving trade market and free agency next month.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Once a target is acquired, the drone then uses a robotic arm with a claw to capture the fallen drone and transport it to a base for repair or intel exploitation.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
While in Mexico City, Monroe fell in love with one of Zapata's employees and used her to gain intel.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Intel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intel. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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