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
Ironically, to deal with these difficulties, Virginia would have to both check facts and do some inventing of her own.
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Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Who would have thought that giving away billions of dollars to people who self-certify facts on a form leads to tens of billions of dollars flying out the door to fraudsters who learn how to fill out the form?
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
The planner pages include monthly calendar views, weekly spreads, address pages, lined note paper, and useful facts at a glance.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Though insanity defenses in many cases are not successful, based on the facts known at the time, this case could be an exception, experts say.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Make an extra effort to get all the facts.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
The student was given a set of facts.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Below are some important facts about this date.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
McRib calories, nutrition facts Here are nutrition details on McDonald's McRib, according to the restaurant chain (percentage of daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet).
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Who would have thought that giving away billions of dollars to people who self-certify facts on a form leads to tens of billions of dollars flying out the door to fraudsters who learn how to fill out the form?
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
The planner pages include monthly calendar views, weekly spreads, address pages, lined note paper, and useful facts at a glance.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Though insanity defenses in many cases are not successful, based on the facts known at the time, this case could be an exception, experts say.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Make an extra effort to get all the facts.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
The student was given a set of facts.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Below are some important facts about this date.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
McRib calories, nutrition facts Here are nutrition details on McDonald's McRib, according to the restaurant chain (percentage of daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet).
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facts
information
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Contact information is usually on the shipping label or the carrier’s website.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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In doing so, drivers can ensure their insurer has accurate information, thereby keeping them protected without paying more than necessary.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Facts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facts. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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