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as in reality
the quality of being actual
like other scientists, astronomers deal in the realm of fact, not speculation
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as in case
something that actually exists
once considered a wild fantasy, the Internet is now a fact of everyday life
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as in detail
a single piece of information
a book of little-known facts about famous people
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as in information
facts plural
a collection of factual knowledge about something
after reading the facts on the situation, the president concluded that an outbreak of hostilities was all but certain
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Recent Examples of fact
In fact, Hispanics have swung left in dozens of recent local, state and special congressional elections since the president assumed office again.
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David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
Almost 30 years later, Lee faces execution by nitrogen gas Thursday despite the fact the jury at his trial voted for life.
—Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Nick’s criminal defense attorneys will present those facts in the criminal case; this Petition neither requires nor invites this Court to weigh in on them.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The State Department didn't confirm whether such treatments, which are crucial to prevent respiratory and renal failure, would in fact be offered at the facility.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 June 2026
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David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
Almost 30 years later, Lee faces execution by nitrogen gas Thursday despite the fact the jury at his trial voted for life.
—Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Nick’s criminal defense attorneys will present those facts in the criminal case; this Petition neither requires nor invites this Court to weigh in on them.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The State Department didn't confirm whether such treatments, which are crucial to prevent respiratory and renal failure, would in fact be offered at the facility.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fact
Noun
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Residents of Russia’s largest cities have largely been sheltered from the daily realities of Russia’s war with Ukraine, now in its fifth year.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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But the reality for most users differs from the expectations that brought them to the site.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Inside the elegant wooden case are several cigars, each wrapped in plastic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Moises Caicedo — Ecuador/Chelsea For much of 2025, Caicedo had a case to be considered the Premier League’s best midfielder.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Before the start of each renewal, you will be emailed a reminder notice summarizing the details of your subscription and the rate that you will be charged.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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Officials have also not shared any details regarding the circumstances surrounding his or her death.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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Your information could help uncover the next big story.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Ariana revealed this information to the rest of the Islanders during the ceremony at the fire pit.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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In part, that’s because for much of the history of the three main themes of the anti-vaccine case, there was always at least some truth, something plausible, in these long-standing objections to vaccination.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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This is a perfect example of how facts aren’t the only way to convey truth and how difficult that balance can be.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
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“Fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fact. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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