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as in notification
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as in lying
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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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Recent Examples of informing
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
The administration also argued that American hostilities in Iran already had already terminated, pointing to a May 1 memo that the president sent to lawmakers informing them the conflict was over.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
That philosophy is now informing the company's expansion in South Korea.
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Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Despite Watch Duty's explosive growth, a phone app can't solve all the challenges with informing the public during emergencies.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Moments later, a gong signaled a fictional airport announcement informing guests that the scheduled flight to Butterlandia had been canceled and directed them to a Butter Baby check-in counter for a complimentary gift.
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Much like in previous years, the boys received a text instructing them to pack their bags and get ready to leave the villa without informing the girls.
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Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Charlotte then was forced by the NBA to forward it to the Heat as compensation for not informing the Heat about the Terry Rozier gambling investigation before the Heat acquired the guard in January 2024.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
The Greenlandic government scrambled to reassure locals, informing them that Danish and other European troops would now be a permanent fixture on the island.
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Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Verb
Sources tell Deadline that producers and director Denis Villeneuve have begun informing talent who have made the next round of auditions, which will occur later this summer.
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Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
The administration also argued that American hostilities in Iran already had already terminated, pointing to a May 1 memo that the president sent to lawmakers informing them the conflict was over.
—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
That philosophy is now informing the company's expansion in South Korea.
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Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Despite Watch Duty's explosive growth, a phone app can't solve all the challenges with informing the public during emergencies.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Moments later, a gong signaled a fictional airport announcement informing guests that the scheduled flight to Butterlandia had been canceled and directed them to a Butter Baby check-in counter for a complimentary gift.
—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Much like in previous years, the boys received a text instructing them to pack their bags and get ready to leave the villa without informing the girls.
—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Charlotte then was forced by the NBA to forward it to the Heat as compensation for not informing the Heat about the Terry Rozier gambling investigation before the Heat acquired the guard in January 2024.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
The Greenlandic government scrambled to reassure locals, informing them that Danish and other European troops would now be a permanent fixture on the island.
—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informing
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Information is available in five languages and pushed out through maps, text feeds, and push notifications that can sound even when phones are silenced.
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Deputies said that his identity would not be released pending notification of next of kin and their ongoing investigation.
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What better time than the summer of the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence to reflect on how Trump’s years of lying have corroded the citizenry’s essential belief in the integrity of elections?
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Stop the madness, stop the lying, and just be free.
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Seconds later, Hines-Allen decided she was done talking and shoved Bonner.
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If your medication is affected, consider talking to your doctor or pharmacist to determine the best course of action.
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As well as telling her story, the three-part docuseries will follow the singer’s campaign for media regulation.
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That is according to airspace and maritime warning notices telling pilots and sailors to steer clear of the Starfall splashdown zone.
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But at Disneyland on Friday, vacationers in matching T-shirts, toddlers in princess dresses and mouse-eared parents pushing strollers made their way through security checkpoints giving little attention to signs posted nearby notifying guests of the theme park’s new facial recognition policy.
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However, in the immediate aftermath of a spouse’s death, priorities should be limited to the essentials, Cox said — such as ensuring access to cash, notifying institutions, paying ongoing bills and claiming benefits (from, say, life insurance).
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David Vander Meer, 49, was being held at Clark County Detention Center on first-degree murder and insurance fraud charges stemming from the death of his wife, Bernadette, two decades ago.
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According to prosecutors, Eidleh deposited more than $5 million in fraud proceeds, kickbacks and bribes into accounts associated with shell companies in an effort to conceal the source of the money.
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He was known for playing a pivotal role in advising the Ukrainians and enabling them to survive the first year of the war.
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Berlin’s authorities are currently advising people to ensure clothes are thoroughly cleaned after every park visit and to keep windows and doors closed when possible.
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With the 2025 college football season on the horizon, months of previewing and predicting soon will be in the rearview mirror.
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“Informing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informing. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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