databases

plural of database

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Recent Examples of databases In the communist Chinese surveillance state, the authorities use facial recognition software, tracking systems and biometric databases that create holographic profiles of every person. Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2026 The prints were entered into various databases, which resulted in a match. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2026 The president said nearly 500 people were reported missing, though civilian-run databases put that number at more than 4,100. CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Sergeant Williams has spent a lot of time searching DNA databases. Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026 The president added nearly 400 people remain missing, though civilian-run databases put the number at more than 4,200. ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Police also rely on outdated databases from judicial authorities, which means individuals can end up in police custody for expired or revoked arrest warrants. Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026 Flock cameras photographed passing vehicles and used software to record information including license plate numbers, vehicle characteristics, dates, times and locations in searchable databases. Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Journalists analyzed databases, scoured thousands of pages of documents and traveled to three states to illuminate a core finding of over $300 million in fraud. Craig Whitlock, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for databases
Noun
  • The Navy provides the Department of Energy with detailed information about which vessels are moving through and when.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • According to information provided to the court, that witness is expected to testify about coercive interrogation techniques and how memory becomes less reliable over time.
    Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Pentagon staff said there are stacks of newspapers in the building that seem to go untouched, and the newspaper was known for having articles service members could access online from other outlets.
    Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Reporters from Noozhawk and KEYT were among those detained, and both outlets published articles detailing the detainment.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Databases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/databases. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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