as in information
a collection of pieces of information that is organized and used on a computer
All of our customers' information was kept in a database. an online database
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Recent Examples of database
The database was used to rally gun owners’ electoral support for the industry’s preferred candidates running for the White House and Congress.
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Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 29 Apr. 2025
The incidents represent only a portion of such close calls because the database — NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System — relies on voluntary submissions from pilots and other aviation workers.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
At the same time, the Department of Homeland Security, which maintains a database that affirms the enrollment of foreign students at universities, has terminated the status of the same students.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
The document says there was probable cause to believe he could be deported because of biometric information in federal databases and because of statements Lopez Gomez had made.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
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Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 29 Apr. 2025
The incidents represent only a portion of such close calls because the database — NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System — relies on voluntary submissions from pilots and other aviation workers.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
At the same time, the Department of Homeland Security, which maintains a database that affirms the enrollment of foreign students at universities, has terminated the status of the same students.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
The document says there was probable cause to believe he could be deported because of biometric information in federal databases and because of statements Lopez Gomez had made.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for database
Noun
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After seeing Archway’s ads in the newspaper, Michael’s mother suggested getting more information.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
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At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
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Related article Where sinking cities are pushing sea level rise into overdrive Rising seas won’t be felt equally.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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Listen to this article 4 min Country music's biggest night has arrived.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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“Database.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/database. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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