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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 facts
But the facts of what happened that night remain murky.
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Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
The learning process involves no textbooks, no exercises, no memorization, no facts.
—Kristen Roupenian, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Power plants and bridges could either be lawful military targets or civilian objects under the law of war, depending on the facts on the ground, said Brian Finucane, a former legal adviser for the State Department.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 6 Apr. 2026
Here’s an overview of the key facts in the case.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Small children memorize big facts about them; rich people invest or squander fortunes buying their bones.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 5 Apr. 2026
For Wells and the establishment, the facts were available.
—Case Thorp, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
The learning process involves no textbooks, no exercises, no memorization, no facts.
—Kristen Roupenian, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Power plants and bridges could either be lawful military targets or civilian objects under the law of war, depending on the facts on the ground, said Brian Finucane, a former legal adviser for the State Department.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 6 Apr. 2026
Here’s an overview of the key facts in the case.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Small children memorize big facts about them; rich people invest or squander fortunes buying their bones.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 5 Apr. 2026
For Wells and the establishment, the facts were available.
—Case Thorp, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facts
information
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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
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“Facts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facts. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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