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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
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
At Ikhrata’s final SANDAG board meeting before his December 2023 resignation — barely an hour after he was celebrated for his years of service — the former CEO accepted responsibility for not informing the board sooner.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Comey was indicted on two of three counts sought by Halligan just three days after her appointment -- after ABC News reported she was given a memo by career prosecutors in the office informing her that there was no provable case against Comey.
—ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
Which is why when his phone rang this July from a friend informing him that Centenary head coach Byron Dawson was in need of a last-minute OC, Mumme told his friend to give Dawson his number.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Grinys’ teddy-bear demeanor and hulking form provide an interesting juxtaposition informing Rimantas’ internality.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Kittle presented a makeshift torch to McCaffrey informing of the nomination for his honoring and supporting of the military.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Denver7 Investigates obtained a copy of a letter sent to parents informing them that the detention occurred while the teacher was attending a routine appointment related to her immigration case.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
That quote only proves that Weiser is doing his job protecting Coloradans and informing them of their legal rights.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
Starmer wrote Sheeran, informing him about the changes to the National Curriculum.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
At Ikhrata’s final SANDAG board meeting before his December 2023 resignation — barely an hour after he was celebrated for his years of service — the former CEO accepted responsibility for not informing the board sooner.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Comey was indicted on two of three counts sought by Halligan just three days after her appointment -- after ABC News reported she was given a memo by career prosecutors in the office informing her that there was no provable case against Comey.
—ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
Which is why when his phone rang this July from a friend informing him that Centenary head coach Byron Dawson was in need of a last-minute OC, Mumme told his friend to give Dawson his number.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Grinys’ teddy-bear demeanor and hulking form provide an interesting juxtaposition informing Rimantas’ internality.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Kittle presented a makeshift torch to McCaffrey informing of the nomination for his honoring and supporting of the military.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Denver7 Investigates obtained a copy of a letter sent to parents informing them that the detention occurred while the teacher was attending a routine appointment related to her immigration case.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
That quote only proves that Weiser is doing his job protecting Coloradans and informing them of their legal rights.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informing
Noun
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The league then sends out direct notification letters to players, giving them the specific details of the fine and instructions on how to appeal.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Confirm the breach Start by verifying that the breach notification is legitimate.—
Jan Diaz,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Lowest lying yards along Blue Creek are flooded.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Crawford said the lying in wait allegations could not be proved because his client was just standing by a gate when the attack happened.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the next few years, the study says workers will be talking to their phones or laptops, instead of typing, thanks to the explosion of AI.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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There is no telling how long the restrictions might last or how much worse delays will get as Congress remains at a logjam.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Beatty emphasizes that the key to creating the show was telling a clear story in a short format.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a federal judge Friday to dismiss a mortgage fraud case against her, calling it a vindictive and politically motivated prosecution brought at the behest of a president who regards her as an enemy.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Quick action can sometimes limit further loss or help investigators trace the fraud.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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However, these sites are advising business owners to use mail carriers with a Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) option.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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The San Diego airport and others are advising passengers to arrive at least two hours before their departure time.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Watching the song’s polarizing music video, which uses digital trickery to reunite the surviving Beatles with their late mates, projected behind McCartney and his band on a massive screen is trippy, and hard for the brain to comprehend.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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But there’s no trickery in those matches — the big ones are pay-per-view promoted events.—
Jeremy Herb,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Informing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informing. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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