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
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With pre-programmed course info, distance marking, and green reads, this makes a great gift for any golfer looking to upgrade their game.—
Red Fabbri,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026 -
Hartley’s post doesn’t include the asking price of Clarkson’s GT, so interested buyers will want to message him for more info.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Remember to wash and sterilize any bottles, scoops, or mixing containers by running them through the dishwasher or using hot soapy water.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
15 June 2026
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Come get a scoop (or two or three)!—
Vogue,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
Noun
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And people can integrate a lot of information.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Details would not be shared for at least six months, Haynes said, citing a multi-board review process that must be completed before information can be released to the public.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Krueger couldn’t be more pleased about her trajectory, and gives a hat tip to the late Ann Bishop, among the first female journalists to anchor the evening news in a major market.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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For more heat safety tips, check out this comic.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Because the rumors are rumoring.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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There have been rumors of people attempting suicide or dying at the facility, which the Herald has been unable to confirm.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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The thick book chronicling the broad history of major sports in South Florida may start to be written now.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Newsom doesn’t collect any real revenue from his podcast, but did report collecting more than $100,000 in publication fee and royalties last year for books he’s written.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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“411.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/411. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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