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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
Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 17 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
That day, the city published on social media a high surf advisory warning, informing the public of elevated surf, strong rip currents and hazardous ocean conditions occurring along the coastline.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 15 June 2026
The series’ viewership has slipped in subsequent installments, informing the decision to end the series with Season 4.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 June 2026
While they were taken on the sets of his films, the black-and-white works have way more to do with Diane Arbus and Robert Frank than anything informing Bugonia or Poor Things.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
Those lessons are already informing preparations for LA28.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Later Tuesday, Loboa sent an email to the DU community informing them about the academic realignment, a message that listed data and documents used to make the restructuring decisions.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Employees who work at the New Labor Agency Building, at O and 9th streets, were also sent memos informing them that the building does not have sufficient space to accommodate all employees in offices four days a week.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Verb
Kochs also lauded that the residency signals a shift in guest behavior that is informing how Claridge’s — and parent group Maybourne — think about wellness as a business.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 17 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
That day, the city published on social media a high surf advisory warning, informing the public of elevated surf, strong rip currents and hazardous ocean conditions occurring along the coastline.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 15 June 2026
The series’ viewership has slipped in subsequent installments, informing the decision to end the series with Season 4.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 June 2026
While they were taken on the sets of his films, the black-and-white works have way more to do with Diane Arbus and Robert Frank than anything informing Bugonia or Poor Things.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
Those lessons are already informing preparations for LA28.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Later Tuesday, Loboa sent an email to the DU community informing them about the academic realignment, a message that listed data and documents used to make the restructuring decisions.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Employees who work at the New Labor Agency Building, at O and 9th streets, were also sent memos informing them that the building does not have sufficient space to accommodate all employees in offices four days a week.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informing
Noun
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The names of those on board will be released 24 hours following next-of-kin notification.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The village of Romeoville, Illinois, will switch its emergency alert notification system starting on July 1.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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In the finale of Season 2, the women have gotten past the lying and scheming and are in a new and more honest place.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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Just needed his seat in Congress despite his lying and cheating, kind of like the guy sitting in the White House.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Sehic said there were many people at the restaurant at the time, and said Campbell was talking to someone else at the bar when he was approached by Harakh.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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But the Heat and the Bucks have been talking for months and not agreed to a deal because the Bucks don’t love the Heat’s offer.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Folks started DM'ing me on social media, telling me that J was with his ex-fling.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The mood among players in the mixed zone was telling.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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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).—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rollins said federal authorities have made 900 arrests for SNAP fraud during the last year and recovered $132 million in restitution.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The future involves building robust connectors between merchant systems and UCP, and developing new solutions for agent identity and fraud detection.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The state agency is advising one right lane is still closed.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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From June 6 to Monday, Newport Beach lifeguards conducted 12,104 preventive actions — such as advising people to avoid certain activities and moving them out of hazardous situations — and 516 rescues, according to Adam Yacenda, lifeguard battalion chief for the city’s Fire Department.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Informing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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