1
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
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Without a clear picture of what's owed, Nitzsche said consumers can't make informed decisions.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Batten was informed that he was misdiagnosed and didn't have a brain tumor.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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Adjective
The person found the alternatives, compared them, and made an informed decision.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Without a clear picture of what's owed, Nitzsche said consumers can't make informed decisions.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Verb
Prioritize safety, stay impeccably informed, and assume responsibility to shield lives and property.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Batten was informed that he was misdiagnosed and didn't have a brain tumor.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 15 May 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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At least the participants are well acquainted and evenly matched.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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In the months since, she's become well acquainted with the French house and its creative director, Matthieu Blazy, who actually dressed Mandava, a Chanel ambassador, for her night at the Met.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Maisey, played by the phenomenal Lark White, is Black, and her shy adoptive father, Wayne (Ben Beckley), has never talked to her about her birth parents or even about race.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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At many such events in the past, people seated near me have talked throughout the concert.—
Maggie Penman,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Visitors to the mall’s online site are advised that proof of age may be required for the youth or supervising adult.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Floridians could be advised to celebrate the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary without fireworks if heavy, ground-soaking rains don't soon arrive.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Work with that element of chance because learning to enjoy embracing—working with it—is fun and fun isn’t logical, and logic isn’t always your ally in that initial stage of creation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Claiming early—at 62—to generate income to service debt might seem logical but typically costs significantly more over the long run than delaying to 70 and paying down debt from other sources in the interim.—
Jason Kirsch,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The girls were aware they were being viewed and knew the reasons why; they were made more special than any other and the world wanted to experience such a treasure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Handled well, these interactions can make brands feel more relatable, culturally aware and genuinely fun to follow.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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One of the guns had hate speech written on it, the sources told The Times, and anti-Islamic writings were found in a vehicle.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Miller, who has lived in the area for just a month, told NBC San Diego that his favorite thing about his neighborhood is how friendly and welcoming everyone has been.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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In a debate for the Democratic nomination for the Senate in Iowa this month, one of the moderators, Erin Murphy, asked the candidates, Josh Turek and Zach Wahls, both state legislators, a reasonable, if downbeat, question.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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The tuition payments may be a gift presented without strings, but there are still plenty of reasonable expectations that come with a college education.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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“Informed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informed. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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