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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for 411
Noun
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Though Cory lets the info slip to Celine as a bargaining chip, another informant spills the beans.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025 -
First, always confirm the hotel’s pet policy directly, as third-party booking sites may have outdated info.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Subscribe to the Eat Drink Freep newsletter for insider scoops on food and dining in metro Detroit.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Per Deadline’s scoop nearly a year ago, Netflix has confirmed limited series Weather Girl is in development at A24.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For me, it’s been really essential to read a lot of great information, and to come at the world filled with knowledge and all these ideas of, in my view, much smarter and braver people than myself.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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This article was originally published in 2022 and most recently updated on October 22, 2025 with current information.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After over 100 tips, authorities cleared Wagner of any wrongdoing in 2022, saying all leads had been exhausted, but the case remains open.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Masked trio threatens homeowners in horrifying video McGuire said investigators received numerous tips after the story garnered national attention, and later contacted one of the suspects, an adult female, who confessed to her role and that of other family members in the case.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Perry and Trudeau first sparked romance rumors over the summer, when they were spotted on a date in Montreal, Canada.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Herbert has been rumored to be in a relationship with singer Madison Beer, and the couple seemingly confirmed those rumors after appearing cozy courtside during an NBA game on Thursday.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After dropping 43 points against Golden State on Tuesday, Doncic somehow topped it, finishing with 49 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists and etching his name in the history books for several reasons.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The sports books spend hundreds of millions on advertising annually, primarily during games, along with pregame and post-game shows, according to MediaRadar, which tracks and estimates ad spending.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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“411.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/411. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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