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
Prosecutors accused Farzam of using an alias to fraudulently access the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System, a vast computer network that connects state public safety agencies to databases for criminal histories, vehicle and driver records and other sensitive information.
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Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Teams can export results databases, distribute actionable groups to block owners, and seamlessly import findings into other Siemens EDA tools for further debug.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
The tugboat, Wood Chuck, was built in 1991 and is about 25-feet long, according to Coast Guard databases.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Key features include compute power via virtual machines and serverless functions, diverse storage options, managed databases like Azure SQL and Cosmos DB, and robust networking tools.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
This app housed many databases of WhatsApp numbers actively in use.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Vorobok searched the library’s newspaper databases as well as city directories, Sanborn maps and bound editions of the original century-old newspapers, then compiled it all online with the help of the digital services team.
—Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Oct. 2025
Kelly said French detectives are likely running the DNA traces through law enforcement DNA databases to look for a match.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
The system then cross-references the license plate with national and local law enforcement databases.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Teams can export results databases, distribute actionable groups to block owners, and seamlessly import findings into other Siemens EDA tools for further debug.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
The tugboat, Wood Chuck, was built in 1991 and is about 25-feet long, according to Coast Guard databases.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Key features include compute power via virtual machines and serverless functions, diverse storage options, managed databases like Azure SQL and Cosmos DB, and robust networking tools.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
This app housed many databases of WhatsApp numbers actively in use.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Vorobok searched the library’s newspaper databases as well as city directories, Sanborn maps and bound editions of the original century-old newspapers, then compiled it all online with the help of the digital services team.
—Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Oct. 2025
Kelly said French detectives are likely running the DNA traces through law enforcement DNA databases to look for a match.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
The system then cross-references the license plate with national and local law enforcement databases.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for databases
Noun
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Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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This story has been updated with additional information.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Advertisement Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.—
Time,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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Awards are presented for outstanding books, articles, liner notes and broadcast programs on the subject of music.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Databases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/databases. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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