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as in talking
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 telling
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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as in notification
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as in lying
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Recent Examples of informing
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2025
The residents of Leith, North Dakota, did this by creating a website informing people about what was happening in their community.
—Paul J. Becker, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Despite its title and final moments informing us of what happened to the real-life Warrens in their last years (complete with archival clips and photographs), the family tradition may live on, cinematically at least.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
D'Vontaye Mitchell's widow still wrestles with grief In her letter, Harmon said all four men need to be held accountable in Mitchell's death and that she is still traumatized by memory of receiving the call informing her that her husband was gone.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Its approach hopes to provide vital resources for informing artists, collectors, and institutions, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to navigate an evolving landscape confidently.
—Ana María Caballero, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Since Susan Monarez refused to resign despite informing HHS leadership of her intent to do so, the White House has terminated Monarez from her position with the CDC.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Their actions included informing the school community about their rights and creating a new website with resources and additional information.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Lynx and Seminole will post signs at bus stops informing riders of the change.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
These measurements are fundamental to understanding how greenhouse gas emissions relate to rising temperatures, simultaneously contributing to scientific research and informing policymakers of compliance with environmental regulations.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2025
The residents of Leith, North Dakota, did this by creating a website informing people about what was happening in their community.
—Paul J. Becker, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Despite its title and final moments informing us of what happened to the real-life Warrens in their last years (complete with archival clips and photographs), the family tradition may live on, cinematically at least.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
D'Vontaye Mitchell's widow still wrestles with grief In her letter, Harmon said all four men need to be held accountable in Mitchell's death and that she is still traumatized by memory of receiving the call informing her that her husband was gone.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Its approach hopes to provide vital resources for informing artists, collectors, and institutions, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to navigate an evolving landscape confidently.
—Ana María Caballero, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Since Susan Monarez refused to resign despite informing HHS leadership of her intent to do so, the White House has terminated Monarez from her position with the CDC.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Their actions included informing the school community about their rights and creating a new website with resources and additional information.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Lynx and Seminole will post signs at bus stops informing riders of the change.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informing
Verb
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Most of the clientele were families of Asian tourists, talking neither to us nor among themselves.—
Joe Joyce,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Then a production assistant — a famously low-paying, entry-level job on film and TV sets — McGuirk happened to be near the camera operator, who was talking on the phone, when a colleague radioed to ask him to attend a rehearsal.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rare was the big public event in which none of the bold names were telling red-carpet interlocutors that were wearing Armani.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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And in this fragile economy—rife with tariffs, skyrocketing living costs, and a looming recession—there’s no telling how one’s financial situation can change on a dime.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Latvian announcement came hours after Poland's Operational Command issued notification on Thursday of the closure of Polish airspace all along the 260-mile border with Belarus.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Most young peoples' days already revolve around constant notifications and scrolling, and now schools must consider whether this approach truly benefits students or simply mirrors the rhythm of the internet.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When accusations of lying are going both ways, who gets to control the truth?—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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But lying becomes second nature.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Investment firms are already advising clients to adjust their portfolios in anticipation of lower interest rates.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Air quality alerts published by the National Weather Service (NWS) spanned large portions of Washington and Idaho on Monday, with officials advising at-risk residents to take steps to avoid potential health impacts.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the surprise letters notifying recipients of debt forgiveness are legitimate, consumers should be aware of debt relief scams.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Julie and Todd were found guilty of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States and tax fraud in June 2022, while Julie was also found guilty of wire fraud.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The election is complicated by the fact that Brown faces felony fraud charges.—
Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Waving a magic wand and instructing a client to avoid AI at all costs, well, that could be a costly endeavor to the person and potentially a near impossibility.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The governor said that her administration has issued a bulletin to the state’s health insurers instructing them to continue to provide insurance coverage for vaccines recommended by the Department of Public Health and not just those approved by the CDC.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Informing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informing. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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