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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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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
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
For one thing, Byrne’s art has changed, his layouts more informed now by his hero Neal Adams, who drew X-Men in the 1960s and had an impact on Byrne as a child.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
Victoria Police Acting Assistant Commissioner Paul O’Halloran said police had informed the local Jewish community of the third arrest before the news was made public.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Pick your favorite option and stay informed!
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Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
For one thing, Byrne’s art has changed, his layouts more informed now by his hero Neal Adams, who drew X-Men in the 1960s and had an impact on Byrne as a child.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Verb
Later that day, two other FWISD officials informed Alzubi that she’d been temporarily reassigned to the Department of Performance Management and School Choice.
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Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
Victoria Police Acting Assistant Commissioner Paul O’Halloran said police had informed the local Jewish community of the third arrest before the news was made public.
—
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for informed
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None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.
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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.
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Hoffman’s mother, when Scheiber later speaks to her, is well acquainted with this flavor of incredulity.
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Our niece became acquainted with a man through a website.
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Among the directors, the class captures several of the year’s most talked-about filmmakers.
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But his cousin was a police reserve officer and talked him into joining in 1984.
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While in Brooksville on May 19, Simpson and other Cabinet members raised the possibility Floridians might be advised to celebrate the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary without fireworks if heavy, ground-soaking rains didn't soon arrive.
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Investors are advised to avoid ASA, as its future performance appears hampered by both gold's current stagnation and management issues.
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Following the logical evidence feels like Detective 101, but their boss is gunning for an arrest so Gonzales gives in to Baxter’s impulse.
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Under this framework, participating engineering teams must successfully demonstrate operational quantum hardware that utilizes a specific range of low-hundreds logical qubits before the 2028 deadline.
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The broad genre of pop also gives artists room to experiment, said O’Brien, adding that audiences these days are well aware of the concept of eras and understand artists will go through multiple ones throughout their careers.
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After clearing logjams in the White House and House of Representatives, the legislation drew broad support in an election year where both parties are increasingly aware that voters have said they're fed up with the high cost of living.
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Three older adults, aged from 80 to 95, died over the weekend in the Bordeaux region from health issues caused by the heat wave, local government official Sophie Brocas told France TV late on Sunday.
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If convicted, King could serve anywhere from two to 10 years in prison, and pay up to a $10,000 fine, Judge John Wilson Weeks told the jury pool ahead of the selection process.
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This is worth remembering amid perhaps reasonable excitement about the World Cup.
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Fortunately, this month New York’s Legislature passed the bipartisan Responsible Data Center Development Act placing a 1-year moratorium on data center development while reasonable safeguards are created.
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“Informed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informed. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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