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as in data
a collection of factual knowledge about something
the network correspondent spent the entire day gathering information for her report on the brewing scandal
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as in news
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
what's the latest information about the wildfires out in the West?
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Recent Examples of information
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Seattle Police Department for information about the shooting.
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Please check the retailer’s website for the most up-to-date pricing information.
—Jordan French, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Forgive them for playing to the swath of the GOP base that wants to believe the government withheld information on Epstein‘s crimes and suicide.
—Debra J. Saunders, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
Simple adjustments such as cropping and rotating worked, but more complex adjustments and filters would strip out the HDR information, resulting in a significant loss of quality.
—Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Please check the retailer’s website for the most up-to-date pricing information.
—Jordan French, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Forgive them for playing to the swath of the GOP base that wants to believe the government withheld information on Epstein‘s crimes and suicide.
—Debra J. Saunders, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
Simple adjustments such as cropping and rotating worked, but more complex adjustments and filters would strip out the HDR information, resulting in a significant loss of quality.
—Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for information
Noun
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The facts in the memorandum suggest the IRS examiner needed more time.—
Matthew Roberts,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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On these facts, IRS Chief Counsel concluded that the Forms 872-M were invalid to extend the statute of limitations.—
Matthew Roberts,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The extensive new detention policy is also expected to face legal challenges This is a developing story.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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Get a weekly round up of the top tech stories from around the world in your inbox every Friday.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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For more info: CBS News GAMES: Candy Land, the game that still hits a sweet spot For the last 75 years, generations have taken turns weaving through a rainbow road, surrounded by all things candy.—
David Morgan
July 11,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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Tickets for all new shows will go on sale July 11 at 10 a.m. local time with full info available on Heart’s website.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
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“Information.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/information. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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