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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Companies of all sorts need the same info, which has been available for such commercial equipment as HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), refrigerators, freezers, ovens, boilers, large-scale data processing equipment, windows, doors, and more.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026 -
The two richest resources for finding info about agents are Poets & Writers, a magazine and website, and the web-only database Publishers Marketplace.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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This will be a way for the Vogue Business community to synthesize and reflect on the latest headlines and get a little inside scoop every Friday.—
Elektra Kotsoni,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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An ice scoop handle was in contact with ice inside the ice machine.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated January 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Garrett remains on the run, with Melody declining to provide information on his whereabouts.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The company also said that forecasts generated by its tools could be created independently, allowing government agencies and companies to control their own information.—
Joe Wertz,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Go abstract with this layered look that features pink-and-red blobby tips.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Police issued an update Wednesday to quell rumors about the circumstances of the accident.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Indianapolis conferences often draw law enforcement As a popular site for conventions and conferences, downtown Indianapolis in particular can be a hotbed for rumors.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
29 Jan. 2026
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Torenberg said her book follows a woman who livestreams her life to raise money for the healthcare costs of her comatose sister.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Open like a book to create 1 large, thin cutlet.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“411.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/411. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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