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a collection of factual knowledge about something
after reading the facts on the situation, the president concluded that an outbreak of hostilities was all but certain
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Recent Examples of facts
And to hope that—beyond the science, the facts and calculations—some small fraction of that sense of awe and wonder also made it into the book.
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Alexandra Oliva
june 1, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Rather, the facts ground the fiction, the fiction enlivens the facts, and both work together to suggest that the pursuit of resurrecting the past and the pursuit of telling a good story can, in some cases, be one and the same.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
What is perhaps most troubling is the actions of some to abuse their access to privileged and confidential information to mispresent facts, manipulate situations and selectively use and leak that information to promote personal agendas.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Based on the realities of today’s marketplace and the facts currently available, this merger appears to merit review, but not automatic resistance.
—Bill Lockyer, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Check the facts, summarize the next step, and keep your tone steady.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
Look, not all of these fun facts contain the same amount of fun.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Gather the facts and keep an open mind.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
But for all their differences, these presidents appeared to operate within a common political framework — one grounded in accountability to facts, responsibility for outcomes and acceptance of democratic processes.
—William Muck, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Alexandra Oliva
june 1, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Rather, the facts ground the fiction, the fiction enlivens the facts, and both work together to suggest that the pursuit of resurrecting the past and the pursuit of telling a good story can, in some cases, be one and the same.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
What is perhaps most troubling is the actions of some to abuse their access to privileged and confidential information to mispresent facts, manipulate situations and selectively use and leak that information to promote personal agendas.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Based on the realities of today’s marketplace and the facts currently available, this merger appears to merit review, but not automatic resistance.
—Bill Lockyer, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Check the facts, summarize the next step, and keep your tone steady.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
Look, not all of these fun facts contain the same amount of fun.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Gather the facts and keep an open mind.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
But for all their differences, these presidents appeared to operate within a common political framework — one grounded in accountability to facts, responsibility for outcomes and acceptance of democratic processes.
—William Muck, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facts
information
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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
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“Facts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facts. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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