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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
The information is based on media reports or announcements made by the players, since the teams are not able to announce the acquisition of new players via free agency until contracts are signed Wednesday afternoon.
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Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Additional information on the crash was not immediately available.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
The council has yet to receive that briefing — which will feature information from Oncor, according to Nettles — and the requests will remain tabled.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Additional information on the crash was not immediately available.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
The council has yet to receive that briefing — which will feature information from Oncor, according to Nettles — and the requests will remain tabled.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for information
Noun
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Distractions may try to confuse us, but sticking to the practical facts should stop them from messing things up.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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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,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Like mentioned previously, the staff felt incredibly in touch with the guests of the 50-story hotel, creating a personalized experience that is a feat for the size of the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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The full text for this story was provided via a press release from Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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MyTSA mobile app and TSA website info up to date?—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The company doesn't provide a contrast ratio, nor indeed much info about the Studio Display's screen (except a 600-nit brightness rating).—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Information.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/information. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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