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as in notification
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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
Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
These efforts are also informing the design of GE Aerospace’s open-rotor engine under the Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE) program.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Between releases, the band has experienced pivotal full-circle moments, the pendulum of time pushing them back into the past and informing their future.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
The Washington County Board on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution disavowing the past practice of racial covenants and informing the public of their existence in the county.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
Our findings raise concern about the reliability of the journal for informing health policy.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
What might be most impressive is the technology, with two screens informing the modernity of the present era.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Bassist and composer Esperanza Spalding has described how, during performances of a standard, Stella by Starlight, the group quietly began redefining the internal mechanics of the group’s playing, without explicitly informing Davis beforehand.
—Bill Fischer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
That balance between innovation and human connection continues informing FOAM’s future direction.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Verb
But the mark goes beyond informing consumers.
—Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
These efforts are also informing the design of GE Aerospace’s open-rotor engine under the Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE) program.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
Between releases, the band has experienced pivotal full-circle moments, the pendulum of time pushing them back into the past and informing their future.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
The Washington County Board on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution disavowing the past practice of racial covenants and informing the public of their existence in the county.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
Our findings raise concern about the reliability of the journal for informing health policy.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
What might be most impressive is the technology, with two screens informing the modernity of the present era.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Bassist and composer Esperanza Spalding has described how, during performances of a standard, Stella by Starlight, the group quietly began redefining the internal mechanics of the group’s playing, without explicitly informing Davis beforehand.
—Bill Fischer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
That balance between innovation and human connection continues informing FOAM’s future direction.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informing
Noun
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The victims were identified as Robert Shine, 69; John Carse, 69; and a 79-year-old man whose name was not released pending notification of family.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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The state cites research suggesting young users can become emotionally attached to AI chatbots and argues OpenAI has failed to implement meaningful age-verification measures, parental notification systems or safeguards despite widespread evidence that minors use the service.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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Kandynn was convicted of first-degree murder, with a lying in wait special circumstance, according to the DA's office.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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None of the ugliness of World's Apart or Kaôh Rōng permeated the proceedings, even amongst all the lying and backstabbing.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
Verb
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In a loss, OpenAI could face pressure to implement remedies like age-gating free ChatGPT accounts to protect kids, shutting down conversations that discuss violence and suicide, and removing features that the state says deceptively make ChatGPT feel like talking to a human.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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Cannavaro is not the first global football star to infiltrate Uzbek football (Rivaldo played for Bunyodkor for three years towards the end of his career) but his appointment certainly got a football-mad nation talking.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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In order to secure the funds, the family members submitted fake financial instruments and money orders, continuing to do so even after the IRS sent them letters telling them to stop, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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Especially telling is the staff’s attention to detail.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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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
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Americans for Prosperity sponsored a striking display in the DECC’s Pioneer Hall, demonstrating the scale of the state’s fraud losses with faux $100 bills stacked in volumes that would total $2 billion.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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The authors then matched high-fraud ZIP codes to areas with fast-appreciating home prices.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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What players should know The Hoosier Lottery has added a disclaimer to the game's webpage advising players who wish to file a complaint or protest regarding a ticket to complete a formal claim form or contact lottery officials directly.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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As mentor, the Ami founder will guide the Grand Prize and Special Prize winners over the course of a year, advising on both creative direction and business strategy.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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But ultimately, Williams believes AI can be an extension of editing trickery that has existed since the dawn of filmmaking.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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Consider, too, relatively new forms of trickery, such as manipulating substitution procedures or spying on rivals.—
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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“Informing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informing. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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