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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Get the latest news, results and behind-the-scenes info from the 2026 World Cup with USA TODAY's Extra Time newsletter.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
1 June 2026 -
That means ranching is a big part of our economy, but when an animal goes missing the process of reporting that info used to be a little outdated.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Noun
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At Pan Asian restaurant Oriental, the lobster comes to the beachside tables looking like plump scoops of ice cream, and is best ordered alongside the black pepper wagyu beef.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The athlete’s kit was a sleeveless dress with a scoop neckline, formfitting top and slightly flowing skirt for ease of movement.—
Conchita Widjojo,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Apart from lowering the prices for cocktails, some more accessible information about the artworks would be handy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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People overhear the worst possible information at the worst possible moment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Ask about their child-friendly Rome tours, or their local tips on the best places for aperitivo (that have a playground nearby).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In the middle, a Cartman in the role of a Midtown tax adviser dispenses accounting tips and tricks, culled from a YouTube account run by a real-life New York CPA.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Questions about the rumors eventually reached Pixar executives.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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However, rumors surrounding the incident quickly began swirling with some in Dorit's personal circle questioning the legitimacy of the reports.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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His debut novel The Beast was a 2017 Spectator book of the year; his second novel, We Germans, was published in 2020 and translated into six languages.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Perhaps in imitation of the former occupant—known only through the photographs, books, textiles, and trinkets covering the walls and the floor—Liden sits topless at a piano.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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“411.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/411. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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