slang
1
as in info
a report of recent events or facts not previously known received a call from their daughter, who excitedly gave them the 411 on all that had happened to her since arriving on campus

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2
as in scoop
information not generally available to the public a guide that will give you the 411 on what's hot and what's not

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Noun
  • Doing it manually means tracking down dozens (sometimes hundreds) of data broker websites and sending formal removal requests and repeating the process every few months as your info pops back up.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Gurman also mentions previously leaked info, including changes to the design across the whole series, and two new colors for the Pro and Pro Max.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Add a scoop of guacamole or a bean puree, or grated cheese and salsa rioja.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
  • After Princeton and military service, he was sent to the Paris bureau, where his scoops and reviews forced designers to alter their view of Women’s Wear Daily as unimportant.
    James Fallon, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.
    William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The other five were charged with felony resisting arrest, and four are facing an additional charge of giving false information to law enforcement, officials said.
    Mark Price, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Although using mascara may seem straightforward, there are a few application tips to keep in mind for the best results.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The digital classroom created a virtual commons where strangers swap pest-control tips instead of partisan jabs.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • One current rumor is that Reilly may walk out of the jury house altogether, which would add another dramatic complication to the season.
    Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Presley responded to rumors of her dispute with her granddaughter in August 2023.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • For a little more adventure, book a kayaking tour with Descanso Beach Ocean Sports to paddle along the coast and spot even more marine life.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
  • That's right, books are back at Costco for a limited time.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
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“411.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/411. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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