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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
Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The city is required to display signs informing the public about the cameras.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
That is informing the league's expansion strategy, with plans to add as many as four new teams next season.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Later that month, his daughter, who lives abroad, received a call from an unknown number informing her that her brother had been shot and killed.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
The White House team is required to file a report informing the court of the status of its compliance within 21 days after the order takes effect.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Thousands of Oracle workers woke Tuesday to an email from their employer informing them that their jobs had been cut with immediate effect, in what appears to one of the largest mass layoffs in the tech giant’s history.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
On March 12, the company sent a letter to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and the Racine mayor's office informing them of the decision.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The settlement will cover all of Amazon’s 1,300 facilities nationwide, and Amazon is required to post a notice to workers informing them of their rights.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Ngatikaura reportedly sold his divorce to TMZ before informing his children.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The city is required to display signs informing the public about the cameras.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
That is informing the league's expansion strategy, with plans to add as many as four new teams next season.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Later that month, his daughter, who lives abroad, received a call from an unknown number informing her that her brother had been shot and killed.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
The White House team is required to file a report informing the court of the status of its compliance within 21 days after the order takes effect.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Thousands of Oracle workers woke Tuesday to an email from their employer informing them that their jobs had been cut with immediate effect, in what appears to one of the largest mass layoffs in the tech giant’s history.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
On March 12, the company sent a letter to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and the Racine mayor's office informing them of the decision.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The settlement will cover all of Amazon’s 1,300 facilities nationwide, and Amazon is required to post a notice to workers informing them of their rights.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informing
Noun
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In the notification, ICE said that Cabrera was found unresponsive and was transported to a local medical center.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Authorities said next of kin notification is still pending in that case.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Paul frequently accuses Mortenson of cheating and lying, which he’s openly admitted to — after he gets caught.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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Aristotle said that lying is an unjust act.—
Katherine Moses,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Smith said after talking to Gregg, Wheels Up reduced the price to $850, but storage fees for having the car since April 1 bring the grand total to at least $2,600.—
Liz Crawford,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The brand promises results in four weeks—we’re talking reduced fine lines, dullness, and dark circles, along with improved elasticity, thanks to collagen-stimulating regrowth that encourages a more youthful appearance.—
Lauren Pardee,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Liz Igra has been telling her story for more than 40 years.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Canton Village LLCs, which is co-owned by businessman Akrum Sheikh of Orange, is telling town officials that its plan would make the shopping complex more attractive, serve modern consumer needs and resolve the hodgepodge traffic flow that has existed at the property for decades.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
14 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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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
Noun
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Almost immediately after releasing Einstein, Paliwal started receiving emails from professors chastising him for creating a tool seemingly designed to perpetuate academic fraud.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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As part of that project, Vance announced the administration would temporarily halt $243 million in Medicaid funding to Minnesota over fraud concerns, a move over which the state has since sued.—
Ali Swenson,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Authorities are advising parents to go to hospitals whenever someone is suspected to have measles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Bar emphasizes that safeguarding client confidentiality is critical when using AI, advising attorneys to thoroughly vet technology providers and disclose the use of AI to clients when appropriate.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The sets and cinematic trickery of the scenes between regular-size humans and their 6-in.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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West said Eisner was particularly delighted with the stage trickery that allowed a child actor to be seen as Chip, a teacup.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Informing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informing. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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