facts

plural of fact
as in information
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 Write down the facts, define the next step, and keep the agreement practical. Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026 Once the litigation becomes public, communicate promptly by confirming the facts and explaining the broader context and cause-and-effect relationships, while remaining fully compliant with legal constraints. Alona Karpinska, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The journalist, who has her own complex backstory, has uncovered evidence suggesting there are flaws in Kersten’s version of events and wants to confront him on the facts. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026 Zirin’s lively biography of this activist should remind everyone that history isn’t just about facts and figures but also context and compassion. Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 Charlie’s lawyers opted for a three-judge panel rather than a jury, so the prosecutors were left to present the cold, hard facts, as opposed to playing on 12 people’s emotions. Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026 The court has decided to hear the facts; the facts are on our side. Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026 That’s because club officials are continuing to gather the facts. Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 31 July 2026
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information
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  • The clubs use that data, as well as additional information gathered through other testing methods, to aid in the management of the training loads and performance of their athletes.
    Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Sadly, progress and trust in public health and science are now being eroded with through neglect, funding cuts, and information gaps.
    Dr. Marianne Parshley, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Facts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facts. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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