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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
ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Carita Kim, a PUSD parent ambassador, was among those informing families about the program.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Hegseth made good on the threat on Wednesday, officially informing Anthropic that the company was banned from doing business with the Pentagon and its contractors for defense purposes.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Guerkink said the threat to independent research comes at a time when such work is more critical than ever for holding tech companies accountable and informing the public.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
My son decided to change his last name without informing me about it.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
The woman is seen getting on her phone and informing the person on the other line that a student threatened to send his mother to assault her.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
The justices have been weighing whether to hear arguments in cases out of states like Massachusetts and Florida filed by other parents who say schools facilitated social transition without informing them.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
In episode 6, Whitney delivers a heavy letter to Henry informing him that he was hired only to be the face of Tender’s downfall.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Green Bay Packers are doing some shuffling at cornerback by adding Benjamin St-Juste while informing Nate Hobbs of a plan to release him a year after signing him to the $48 million, four-year contract, according to two people with knowledge of the decisions.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Carita Kim, a PUSD parent ambassador, was among those informing families about the program.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Hegseth made good on the threat on Wednesday, officially informing Anthropic that the company was banned from doing business with the Pentagon and its contractors for defense purposes.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Guerkink said the threat to independent research comes at a time when such work is more critical than ever for holding tech companies accountable and informing the public.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
My son decided to change his last name without informing me about it.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
The woman is seen getting on her phone and informing the person on the other line that a student threatened to send his mother to assault her.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
The justices have been weighing whether to hear arguments in cases out of states like Massachusetts and Florida filed by other parents who say schools facilitated social transition without informing them.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
In episode 6, Whitney delivers a heavy letter to Henry informing him that he was hired only to be the face of Tender’s downfall.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informing
Noun
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His name was withheld pending positive identification and notification of his next of kin.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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His name has not yet been released, pending notification of his family.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The woman in this case gave a victim impact statement Thursday, saying that Donaldson has patterns of manipulation, violence and lying.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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The roles of bluffing and secrecy in our interactions with others (or, how lying can help—and hurt—us).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After all, talking to a defiant teen can be like tiptoeing through a minefield—the smallest misstep could set off an argument.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
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Live Nation was reportedly talking with other DOJ officials outside of the antitrust division looking to settle, though the case proceeded after Subramanian denied Live Nation’s motion to dismiss the case last month while cutting out some claims to narrow the suit.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The White House is telling Republicans to refine their immigration messaging as the party stares down the midterm elections, a tacit acknowledgement that its hardline rhetoric about mass deportation risks alienating voters.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Letitia Wilbourn, a Fort Worth resident and a member of the Echo Heights neighborhood association, spoke in opposition to the substation improvements at the Zoning Commission meeting, telling commissioners that substations have led to health problems in the neighborhood.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The report also noted that developers and security teams are often misaligned, with only a third notifying security before starting AI projects.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
13 Nov. 2025
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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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Republicans, who control half of the Minnesota House, pointed out that DHS failed to detect fraud for years.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ron Yukelson San Luis Obispo Agree with Times columnist Mirjam Swanson, Bam Adebayo’s a fraud!—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The airport was advising passengers to arrive four to five hours before their flights but reduced the recommendation to three to four hours Monday night.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) supports these recommendations, advising that children as young as 1 can benefit from swimming lessons, depending on their emotional and physical development.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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His pace, trickery and willingness to run outside and stretch defenders will be useful in the coming weeks.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Traitors winner Rob Rausch has paid the price for his trickery.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Informing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informing. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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