Definition of informationnext
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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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Recent Examples of information Those with more information on the incident are asked to contact the department at 925-778-2441. Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 5 July 2026 Anyone with information on this shooting can call Miramar police at 954-602-4357 or reach out to Broward Crime Stoppers either online or 954-493-8477 (TIPS). David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 July 2026 Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Vargas with the Orland Police Department at 530-865-1616. Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026 These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for information
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Noun
  • Whether there are sufficient facts necessary to satisfy the UPEPA standard ― which is essentially the summary judgment standard ― may be a close call where the litigants will not know until the court ultimately rules.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Shared money, intimate affairs and long-term plans could intensify the conversation, especially if one person is avoiding the facts.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
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  • For the most up-to-date info on delays or cancellations, download your airline's app, sign up for text alerts, or use tracking sites like FlightAware.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • Here are the plans that these grocery stores across Kansas City have for Independence Day and where to find more info.
    Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
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  • Cholowsky visited Chicago for a few days in early June, talking to coaches and executives, hanging out with players and listening to Jerry Reinsdorf’s baseball stories.
    Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Hawthorne recounted a story about the day he was drafted, when new Steelers teammate Joe Greene came to his family’s door.
    Jim Barnes July 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2026

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“Information.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/information. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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