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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
Do not react before knowing facts.
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Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Her goal is to improve the health of our community through easy-to-understand facts and real people's stories.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
The judge in his dismissal said the suit did not present any specific facts suggesting that Menards acted consciously and deliberately to cause harm to Stanback.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
The briefs in the case present diametrically different versions of the facts.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 2 Mar. 2026
The service was held at the Communications Workers of America Local 3821 union hall, with plenty of snacks — two facts that would have brought her joy.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
But scrutiny must be grounded in facts — not insinuation.
—Helen Amos, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Learn more about all of the men — and our thoughts on their unique fun facts — below.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Her goal is to improve the health of our community through easy-to-understand facts and real people's stories.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
The judge in his dismissal said the suit did not present any specific facts suggesting that Menards acted consciously and deliberately to cause harm to Stanback.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
The briefs in the case present diametrically different versions of the facts.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 2 Mar. 2026
The service was held at the Communications Workers of America Local 3821 union hall, with plenty of snacks — two facts that would have brought her joy.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
But scrutiny must be grounded in facts — not insinuation.
—Helen Amos, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Learn more about all of the men — and our thoughts on their unique fun facts — below.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facts
information
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The victims, including 90 civilians, were attacked on Sunday in Abiemnom county, said James Monyluak, information minister for the administrative area of Ruweng.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Don’t forget to ask for additional information when necessary!—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Facts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facts. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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