Definition of informationnext
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a collection of factual knowledge about something the network correspondent spent the entire day gathering information for her report on the brewing scandal

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Recent Examples of information But the way people encounter health information is changing, and that shift is especially noticeable with Gen Z, the first generation to grow up immersed in social media. Rachel Hale, USA Today, 19 July 2026 Use the Air Quality Index to get information about local air quality and what precautions are recommended, especially for kids with asthma. Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026 This capability allows for longer coding sessions, large repositories, and workflows combining text, images, and other information, according to Moonshot. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026 Anyone with information about the Hartwell Case should contact the Marion County Sheriff’s Office at 601-731-3782. Samantha Springer, NBC news, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for information
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Noun
  • Her research has shown that people are less likely to trust election misinformation from the president when it is presented alongside the facts.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • If plans shift, reconfirm the facts before judging the story.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Examples include matchup info, defensive positioning and player tendencies, which teams argued were necessities.
    Eno Sarris, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • And the whole family can enjoy the new Bleat & Greet experience with the ranch’s baby goats, which includes cuddle and play time with the baby animals plus info about how the goats are cared for each day.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 14 July 2026
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  • Associated Press writers Pan Pylas and Jill Lawless contributed to this story.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • Especially since there are so many stories already inside the game with the campaign aspect.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 18 July 2026

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“Information.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/information. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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