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
  • Get more info on that and the 2025 model over at Ford.com.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 14 May 2025
  • Just answer a few questions, and your info is automatically filled in.
    StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • Served with a cold scoop of ice cream, the 10-minute dessert is perfect for effortless summer entertaining, or a quick-fix summer treat to beat the heat.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
  • Gather the ingredients for this favorite dish, and enjoy a generous scoop of this delicious and easy casserole.
    Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Casas said that any such accusations would still require further investigation, but that such information could potentially initiate probable cause.
    Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
  • This story has been updated with additional information.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • Trump’s legislation, at more than 1,100 pages, would permanently extend his 2017 tax cuts set to expire at the end of this year while introducing new policies like tax exemptions for tips and overtime wages.
    Nik Popli, Time, 22 May 2025
  • Waiters and those who get tips Tips would not be taxed if the bill passes.
    George Petras, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • And, of course, there’s NFL Redzone, which Reali has openly expressed interest in as rumors sizzle about Scott Hanson’s future with the program.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 20 May 2025
  • An unfortunate consequence of all the rumors and news is that many people are applying for Social Security benefits earlier than previously planned, according to The Wall Street Journal.
    Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • The movie only adapts part of Todd's fourth book before leaving fans hanging with a cliffhanger ending.
    Megan Vick, EW.com, 17 May 2025
  • Now, a new book, Murder in the Dollhouse by Rich Cohen, peels back the sparkling facade of the Dulos's life to unearth the origins and motivations of a crime that became a national obsession.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 17 May 2025
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“411.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/411. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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