1
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, half of the building in this list are in China alone.
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Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
Brinkman’s got most of Wall Street against him, but the facts and numbers are on his side.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Paramount has previously pushed back on the idea of a CFIUS review, citing the fact that the Middle East investors would not be part of the corporate governance of the merged entity.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
The fact of the metaphor as a practice must be named and defined.
—Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
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Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
Brinkman’s got most of Wall Street against him, but the facts and numbers are on his side.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Paramount has previously pushed back on the idea of a CFIUS review, citing the fact that the Middle East investors would not be part of the corporate governance of the merged entity.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
The fact of the metaphor as a practice must be named and defined.
—Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fact
Noun
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Beyond that, Musk’s plans to manufacture millions of chips and robots aren’t close to becoming a reality.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The reality star, 38, is featured as a core cast member in the new Bravo franchise’s inaugural season, which premiered on Thursday, April 2, marking her return to reality TV after getting her start on The Bachelor over a decade ago.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In most cases, those were rejected, and some activists were even arrested on various charges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a 'killing frost'.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If someone dodges details, slow down and repeat the key request.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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Check out your summary of benefits for more details.—
Jackie Fortiér,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While the agreements do not spell out the details of the work Epstein did for the Rothschilds, an earlier draft of the documents reveals more information, the Herald found.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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No further information was provided.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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April 20 – May 20 What truth can steady your steps right now?—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 What truth can steady your steps right now?—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fact. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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