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
  • What’s the channel (and radio info) for the Chiefs-Jaguars game?
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
  • That means encouraging teams to slow down, check sender info, confirm requests through other channels and report anything that feels off.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Of course, no apple dessert is complete without a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The gown also featured an elegant scoop neckline and a long skirt that nearly touched the floor.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Arkansas Educational Freedom Accounts could cost the state more than $326 million during the fiscal year that ends June 30, according to information provided by the state Department of Education.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Moreover, our experts have continued to develop more comprehensive resources and innovative ways to provide information about antisemitism, extremism and hate.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In an early morning advisory, hurricane center forecasters said Priscilla was located about 230 miles south of the southern tip of Baja California with maximum sustained winds near 100 mph with higher gusts.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Advanced skiers who don’t mind a trek and want to ski without any crowds can head to the volcanic island of Rishiri, just off the northwestern tip of Hokkaido.
    Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • By 2009, Ina Garten's Engagement Roast Chicken entered the chat, and rumor has it that a similar dish may have inspired Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to finally shift from partners to fiancés.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
  • And then online there was this rumor that started that 'Sally' was about Jake Shane.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Despite an increase in book bans, polls show that most Americans disagree with them.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Bible sales jumped 22% in 2024, compared to less than 1% growth for print books overall, according to Circana BookScan.
    Mitch Picasso, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
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“411.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/411. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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