: 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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—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Once Aleida and Shereen can confirm the swiftly approaching M-6 vessel sneaking up on Mars, Miles shares Irina’s intel with the full steering committee, none of whom are thrilled.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Their command center aggregates real-time data across the course, keeping tabs on crowd movement, entry lines and concessions to give organizers up-to-the-minute operational intel that can keep the tournament running more efficiency.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 11 May 2026
Gathering intel on recruits is similar to how Flaherty went about his job as a reporter.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Once Aleida and Shereen can confirm the swiftly approaching M-6 vessel sneaking up on Mars, Miles shares Irina’s intel with the full steering committee, none of whom are thrilled.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Their command center aggregates real-time data across the course, keeping tabs on crowd movement, entry lines and concessions to give organizers up-to-the-minute operational intel that can keep the tournament running more efficiency.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 11 May 2026
Gathering intel on recruits is similar to how Flaherty went about his job as a reporter.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
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“Intel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intel. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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