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 auto club also maintains a database where day-to-day price reports are tracked.
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 May 2026
In 2022, for example, Villanueva banned the inspector general from department facilities and databases.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Ballots would need to be separated, databases would need to be segregated, and poll workers would need to explain who can vote for what.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Together, these tools cover document creation, data analysis, presentations, email management, and database work.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 May 2026
In 2022, for example, Villanueva banned the inspector general from department facilities and databases.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Ballots would need to be separated, databases would need to be segregated, and poll workers would need to explain who can vote for what.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Together, these tools cover document creation, data analysis, presentations, email management, and database work.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for database
Noun
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This story was updated to add more information.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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But the information you’ve been given suggests that further investigation is needed.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Jay Blackman,
NBC news,
4 May 2026
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This article was generated by the CA Earthquake Bot, software that analyzes structured information, such as data, and applies it to articles based on templates created by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 May 2026
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“Database.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/database. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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