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 databases
Searching patent databases, technical literature and online sources can help test novelty, although no search is perfect.
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Paul Moutzouris, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Beyond checking out books, staff members often help students track down resources, navigate databases, or even just find a quiet corner when the building is packed during finals.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2025
The National Institutes of Health has spent about $5 million a year since 2017 to merge several databases, including FlyBase, WormBase and the Mouse Genome Database, among a handful of others.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
Review your digital footprint, lock down privacy settings, and reduce what's available on public databases and broker sites.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
This budding technique involves comparing DNA samples to those accessible on public genetic databases which law enforcement is permitted to access.
—Claire Lempert, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
In May, the CDC and FDA expanded public access to the databases that collect these reports.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Additionally, library databases can be accessed 24/7 on any device with your library card and password (PIN).
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
One of the sources told Reuters that even a temporary blocking of access to SSA databases could halt Social Security benefits to millions of Americans who rely on it.
—Nathan Layne and Tim Reid, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Paul Moutzouris, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Beyond checking out books, staff members often help students track down resources, navigate databases, or even just find a quiet corner when the building is packed during finals.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2025
The National Institutes of Health has spent about $5 million a year since 2017 to merge several databases, including FlyBase, WormBase and the Mouse Genome Database, among a handful of others.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
Review your digital footprint, lock down privacy settings, and reduce what's available on public databases and broker sites.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
This budding technique involves comparing DNA samples to those accessible on public genetic databases which law enforcement is permitted to access.
—Claire Lempert, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
In May, the CDC and FDA expanded public access to the databases that collect these reports.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Additionally, library databases can be accessed 24/7 on any device with your library card and password (PIN).
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
One of the sources told Reuters that even a temporary blocking of access to SSA databases could halt Social Security benefits to millions of Americans who rely on it.
—Nathan Layne and Tim Reid, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for databases
Noun
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The State Department referred the Washington Examiner to the DNI for further information.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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The tri-mode seeker shares targeting information among all three modes, enabling StormBreaker to engage fixed or moving targets at any time of day and in all weather conditions, according to Raytheon.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Data journalist Owen Winter of The Economist recently featured research from Michael Loadenthal, founder of the Prosecution Project, in two articles concluding that there is little left-wing violence relative to violent crime on the Right.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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News articles described the crime scene in gory, painstaking detail.—
Ian Berry,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Databases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/databases. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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