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as in reasoned
based on sound reasoning or information
the expert's informed opinion persuaded many fence-sitters to get a flu shot
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2
as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
people who are informed about nutrition have some serious misgivings about this new diet
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as in talked
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
the police only caught the mastermind of the burglary because his disgruntled partner informed
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as in advised
to give information to
chose teaching as a career because it affords the opportunity to inform a whole generation of young minds
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Recent Examples of informed
Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Stay informed and take the necessary steps to protect yourself and others from the heat’s potentially dangerous effects.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Established as a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth takes its name from June 19, 1865, the day when people in Galveston, Texas, were informed that slavery was officially abolished in the United States.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
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Adjective
Together, these findings point to growing confidence in AI’s ability to help retailers gain greater visibility across their operations and make more informed decisions.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Stay informed and take the necessary steps to protect yourself and others from the heat’s potentially dangerous effects.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Verb
Stay safe by being prepared and informed.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Established as a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth takes its name from June 19, 1865, the day when people in Galveston, Texas, were informed that slavery was officially abolished in the United States.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for informed
Adjective
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None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Hoffman’s mother, when Scheiber later speaks to her, is well acquainted with this flavor of incredulity.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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So, the firm is well acquainted with the benefits of working in that ecosystem.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Our editors and critics choose the most captivating, notable, brilliant, surprising, absorbing, weird, thought-provoking, and talked-about books.—
Namara Smith,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
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Platner hasn’t directly denied the texts and instead criticized the aide who talked to news outlets and accused the media of running gossip.—
Patrick Whittle,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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The investigation follows warnings from the National Police Chiefs' Council's PoliceAI unit, which has advised some forces to stop using AI to draft witness statements and other court documents because of accuracy concerns.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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Cooper is expected to be in court on Wednesday to be advised of the charge of second-degree assault- strangulation, as well as Cooper, 28, third-degree assault- knowingly or recklessly causing injury, a misdemeanor.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The company said the technology supports its roadmap toward quantum systems capable of operating with hundreds of high-precision logical qubits.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Past and present are utilized in such a fascinating way as the filmmaker takes his premise to a logical, honest and heartfelt conclusion.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Timothy Hawkins said the command was aware of reports and looking into the situation.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The American Breast Cancer Foundation urged men to be aware of any changes in their chest area, including nipple pain, lumps and swelling in the breast or underarm.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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The Las Vegas airport confirmed the pilot called an alert, but a British Airways spokesperson told CBS News the aircraft arrived as scheduled and did not declare an emergency.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Chris Hall told The Star at the time that Skydive Kansas City had experienced steady growth since opening its doors.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Accepting and acknowledging reasonable proof of that reality would be an important part of effectively combating the government’s current vaccine skepticism.—
Benjamin Mazer,
The Atlantic,
8 Dec. 2025
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The Chiefs have just a 15% chance to make the playoffs as of Monday morning and probably need to win all four of their remaining games to have any reasonable shot at playing beyond Week 18.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Informed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informed. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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