1
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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2
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
Lach said the district has no current information of any inappropriate behavior between Buetikofer and District 86 students, but noted the district is cooperating with authorities as the investigation continues.
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Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Both teachers were fired as soon as this information was obtained by detectives, police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Your bank information may be at risk.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
For more information about PRT's options and plans for the draft can be found here.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Both teachers were fired as soon as this information was obtained by detectives, police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Your bank information may be at risk.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
For more information about PRT's options and plans for the draft can be found here.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for information
Noun
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The goal is to scare you into acting quickly without checking the facts.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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So don't go off topic, don't impersonate anyone, and don't get your facts wrong.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ticket and reservation info is available here.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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UseLois never touches Social Security numbers, bank accounts or wiring info — that data doesn’t enter our system.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Information.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/information. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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