as in informed
to give information to
let me apprise you of the current situation
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Recent Examples of apprised
Blogs run by traditional media organizations, such as ABC or The Washington Post, may utilize a live blog to keep the audience apprised of the facts of the event while a nontraditional news organization, such as Politico or Daily Kos, may focus more on real-time analysis of those facts.
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Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Multiple 49ers, however, frowned during February’s Pro Bowl preparations when apprised of the 49ers’ potential Australia and Mexico trips.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
The War Powers Resolution of 1973, passed into law in the wake of the Vietnam War, includes several provisions aimed at keeping the president's military powers somewhat in check and Congress apprised of the president's military actions.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Since the union authorized a strike, its leadership will take the motion to leadership at the USW’s Pittsburgh headquarters, though negotiators have kept Pittsburgh apprised since negotiations began, Beck said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Rubio, however, has argued the administration has kept congressional leaders apprised.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Last month, the DOJ convened a call with the states to discuss the agreement, though states weren’t apprised of details.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
Ensures that priority services of the department continue, and keeps management fully apprised of events in a timely manner.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated February 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The Guthrie family has been apprised of the efforts to investigate the notes and the case itself, the three officials briefed said.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Multiple 49ers, however, frowned during February’s Pro Bowl preparations when apprised of the 49ers’ potential Australia and Mexico trips.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
The War Powers Resolution of 1973, passed into law in the wake of the Vietnam War, includes several provisions aimed at keeping the president's military powers somewhat in check and Congress apprised of the president's military actions.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Since the union authorized a strike, its leadership will take the motion to leadership at the USW’s Pittsburgh headquarters, though negotiators have kept Pittsburgh apprised since negotiations began, Beck said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Rubio, however, has argued the administration has kept congressional leaders apprised.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Last month, the DOJ convened a call with the states to discuss the agreement, though states weren’t apprised of details.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
Ensures that priority services of the department continue, and keeps management fully apprised of events in a timely manner.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated February 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The Guthrie family has been apprised of the efforts to investigate the notes and the case itself, the three officials briefed said.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprised
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The Sabres announced Meehan’s death on Saturday after being informed by a member of his family.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Gilpin's own experience as a parent — who did not give birth in an office — informed Sydney's life-changing scene too.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Verb
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To reduce the risk of an encounter with bears, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department and wildlife authorities advised the public to never approach bears, keep garbage securely stored, do not leave food outside, and keep dogs leashed and supervised.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The doctor prescribed a PET scan of my brain and advised me to be patient.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Verb
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In March, Swiss food producer Nestlé told USA TODAY that thieves stole an entire truck containing more than 12 tons of KitKat chocolate bars in Europe.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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City attorney Andrea Leslie-Fite told council members the moratorium cannot be applied to projects that were already approved because of constraints within state law.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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