INFORMING Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

informing 1 of 2

noun

as in notification

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as in lying

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informing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of inform

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

Noun

Katrina was charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, false informing and failure to report a corpse, while Hopkins was also charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder and failure to report a corpse. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

Verb

The mass sampling and real-time information gathering on prediction markets can extend their utility to informing business decisions, according to Zitzewitz. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026 Intarsia cashmere, combinations of leather and chiffon, and silk knitwear are areas of interest, with softness and lightness informing the broader wardrobe. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 After arriving home, the suspect searched the internet trying to learn how to unjam the gun and allegedly called a colleague informing them of the intent to carry out a mass shooting, according to police. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The Charlotte Observer and Raleigh News & Observer asked candidates to answer a survey informing voters of their positions. — Eva Flowe october 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026 Eventually, Kate gets the job of informing Callum that the Russians do not have the Poseidon done. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026 Dawson-Boyd High School sent out a message this week, informing students and parents of the deaths. — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 The White House press office sent letters to the news organizations on September 22, informing them of the reasons and their ability to contest the action, but that was four days after the ban was implemented. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 The department will also formalize its practice of informing state officials when an officer retires while disciplinary charges are still pending, in order to prevent them from being hired at another policing agency. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for informing

Noun

Research participants from earlier decades have no right to follow-up notification.

— Miranda Pappas, STAT, 22 Oct. 2026
So states have been scrambling since the notifications began going out Tuesday to figure out where the DOJ plans to be.

— Miles Parks, NPR, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of notification

Noun

The officers initiated a pursuit, notifying dispatch and other officers, police said.

— Christina Hall, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Police in Medellin, Colombia, arrested Hernandez in July 2025 after learning Interpol issued a Red Notice, an international alert notifying law enforcement to hold a wanted fugitive.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of notifying

Verb

Indeed, whether evaluating political rivals or advising on executive decisions, Abigail proved essential to John’s success, securing her legacy as a true Founding Mother.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2026
However, travelers could still face disruptions on the ground, with the embassy advising Americans to check for Metro station closures and other transportation interruptions before heading out.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026