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
Eduardo Pares, who oversees the camera program for the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, said the agency’s violation database shows some people are roaring past schools during the day.
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Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The profile was run through the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), a national DNA database, and the hair was consistent with Froberg's DNA, according to the complaint.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
The order bans those agents from using city property and bars city agencies from sharing databases or technology with the Department of Homeland Security or its immigration partners without a subpoena, judicial warrant or court order.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Her father was one of more than 100 charity kitchen workers who have been killed since the war began, according to workers who spoke with The Associated Press and the Aid Workers Security database, a group that tracks major incidents around the world impacting aid workers.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The profile was run through the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), a national DNA database, and the hair was consistent with Froberg's DNA, according to the complaint.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
The order bans those agents from using city property and bars city agencies from sharing databases or technology with the Department of Homeland Security or its immigration partners without a subpoena, judicial warrant or court order.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Her father was one of more than 100 charity kitchen workers who have been killed since the war began, according to workers who spoke with The Associated Press and the Aid Workers Security database, a group that tracks major incidents around the world impacting aid workers.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
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The victims, including 90 civilians, were attacked on Sunday in Abiemnom county, said James Monyluak, information minister for the administrative area of Ruweng.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Don’t forget to ask for additional information when necessary!—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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Information for this article was contributed by Abby Sewell, Natalie Melzer and Melanie Lidman of The Associated Press.—
FADI TAWIL,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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This article is being continuously updated.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Database.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/database. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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