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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
Guthrie urged anyone with information to come forward so her family can have peace.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
Anyone with information on the crash, including the identities of the two people who left the scene, is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 24 Mar. 2026
Anyone with information about the incident was asked to call homicide detectives at 619-531-2293 or contact Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
Anyone with information has been asked to contact the Detective Bureau at 203-574-6941 or the anonymous Crime Stoppers tip line at 203-755-1234.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2026
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
Anyone with information on the crash, including the identities of the two people who left the scene, is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 24 Mar. 2026
Anyone with information about the incident was asked to call homicide detectives at 619-531-2293 or contact Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2026
Anyone with information has been asked to contact the Detective Bureau at 203-574-6941 or the anonymous Crime Stoppers tip line at 203-755-1234.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for information
Noun
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But the facts of what happened that night remain murky.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and donors in South Florida’s Jewish and Muslim communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza and the Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The filmmaker ultimately sees it as a story about unconditional love.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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For instance, Sportico data website, with info charted by Lev Akabas, a sports business site, noted that UConn was the only school with FBS football that spent more money on basketball during fiscal year 2024.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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The robot appears in the film at the info booth at the galactic weigh station as Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi frantically try to catch up with Peach.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Information.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/information. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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