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a single piece of information
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Recent Examples of datum
Forecasters, therefore, rely on the data collected from the SSMIS system during these periods.
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Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 28 June 2025
Use a personal data removal service: Since phishing scams like the recent PayPal scam often target personal information that scammers gather from data brokers and people search sites, using a reputable data removal service can help reduce your exposure.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
According to the most recent data published by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED), the unemployment rate for college graduates with a bachelor’s degree sat at 6.1% in May—up from 4.4% just a month prior.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 June 2025
Economists and the Fed will be watching data for the second half of 2025 closely.
—Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 28 June 2025
Use a personal data removal service: Since phishing scams like the recent PayPal scam often target personal information that scammers gather from data brokers and people search sites, using a reputable data removal service can help reduce your exposure.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
According to the most recent data published by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED), the unemployment rate for college graduates with a bachelor’s degree sat at 6.1% in May—up from 4.4% just a month prior.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 June 2025
Economists and the Fed will be watching data for the second half of 2025 closely.
—Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for datum
Noun
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And while the internet is upset over the fact that Pedro Pascal doesn't get the girl, the truth of the matter is, Lucy was set up for failure from the jump.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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Perhaps something gets done swiftly by August, but the most important fact to remember is that there is no firm timeline that his camp has declared.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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While many details of the wedding still remain under wraps, including the guest list and precise date, certain information has been made available.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Every detail, from the heritage prints to the bikini ties inspired by the traditional choli, pays homage to India in a modern way.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Datum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/datum. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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