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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
Here are seven common myths about the Northern Lights and the facts behind one of nature’s most spectacular displays.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Brian Buckmire, an ABC News legal analyst, said Gendron's attorneys are aiming at seating jurors who can set aside the defendant's guilty plea and decide the case based on the facts presented at trial.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 15 June 2026
But Torres said those facts did not outweigh the seriousness of the allegations.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 15 June 2026
This Tribune article proves that when situations are honestly investigated and facts come to light, no matter who is the subject, change can happen for the good of all.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
If vulnerability feels risky, slow the pace and keep the talk on facts first, then add feelings once both sides steady.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
The facts speak for themselves.
—Julianna Larue, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
For example, if a user points the iPhone camera to a plate of food, Siri can tell the user the food's nutritional facts − based on what Siri thinks the food is, of course.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Brian Buckmire, an ABC News legal analyst, said Gendron's attorneys are aiming at seating jurors who can set aside the defendant's guilty plea and decide the case based on the facts presented at trial.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 15 June 2026
But Torres said those facts did not outweigh the seriousness of the allegations.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 15 June 2026
This Tribune article proves that when situations are honestly investigated and facts come to light, no matter who is the subject, change can happen for the good of all.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
If vulnerability feels risky, slow the pace and keep the talk on facts first, then add feelings once both sides steady.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
The facts speak for themselves.
—Julianna Larue, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
For example, if a user points the iPhone camera to a plate of food, Siri can tell the user the food's nutritional facts − based on what Siri thinks the food is, of course.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facts
information
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And people can integrate a lot of information.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Details would not be shared for at least six months, Haynes said, citing a multi-board review process that must be completed before information can be released to the public.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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“Facts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facts. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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