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
  • Full info is available on the Snocaps website.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Tricky to explain/visualise; additional info to follow, stay tuned.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • This self-cleaning litter box automatically scoops, deodorizes and contains mess with crystal litter, disposable tray and health-tracking sensors.
    Jessica Moore, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Subscribe to the Eat Drink Freep newsletter for extras and insider scoops on Detroit-area dining.
    Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2025
  • This story has been updated with additional information.
    Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The Sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post that detectives are working with the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office, and thanked the public for their help in submitting tips.
    Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Packed practical tutorials, tool tips and ideas drawing from Hanna’s experience the paperback teaches sewers of all levels a range of genius jean repair, repurpose and restyling skills.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • There is a rumor that GameDay guest picker, ex-Tech QB Patrick Mahomes, will bring a friend with him to the game.
    Mac Engel November 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
  • There were rumors that running back Jerome Ford, who has fallen down their depth chart, could be moved, and the Los Angeles Chargers were one team that was thought to be an appropriate destination for him.
    Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Another surprise is the stealth-like performance of Regretting You, the adaptation of the Colleen Hoover book.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Set on Christmas Eve, this adaptation of Chris Van Allsburg's beloved 1985 children's book follows a young boy whose waning belief in Santa Claus is reinvigorated after hopping on a magical train to the North Pole.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
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“411.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/411. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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