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
Goldbeck referred additional questions to Bear Development, which didn't immediately respond to requests for more information.
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Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 22 July 2025
And that information is often biased by commercial considerations, changing regulations, and more.
—ArsTechnica, 22 July 2025
The company will work with law enforcement on the value of information provided, McFadden said.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 July 2025
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Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 22 July 2025
And that information is often biased by commercial considerations, changing regulations, and more.
—ArsTechnica, 22 July 2025
The company will work with law enforcement on the value of information provided, McFadden said.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 July 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
Noun
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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 25 Jul. 2025.
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