INFORMS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

informs

verb

present tense third-person singular of inform

as in talks

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 tells

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 informs And his awareness of the camera and of the frame informs his behavior in this way that is very intuitive. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026 Wellness informs every aspect of life on board, from ensuring purified air and maximum comfort during sleep to the study of color schemes for different times of the day. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Indulge in an otherworldly spa treatment or unwind with a summer cocktail—your intention informs your itinerary. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 This is specifically what informs the ethos of Jason Scott & The High Heat, a band that has come to be known equally for their raw talent as their rancorous lyrics. — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 This dichotomy, between depressive routine and the spark of something exciting, or even irksome, both informs each relationship, and clarifies (for the viewer) Arash’s state of mind the more his reasons are revealed. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 Ian informs the sisters that Kylie isn’t merely stumbling into arcane rituals; someone is drawing her to the dark side. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026 But Thursday’s producer-price report, which actually informs the Fed’s preferred inflation index, the PCE, more than CPI does, pointed the wrong way. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026 Josh eventually informs both his father and grandfather, who react completely differently to the news. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

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Consider This host Juana Summers talks with ProPublica reporter Avi Asher-Schapiro about FBI records that point to a possible congressional pay-for-play scheme.

— September 26, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026
The White House also arranged for an elaborate military review that the leaders and their spouses observed before the Oval Office talks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of talks

Verb

Speaking vulnerably, Sandy tells us about her journey, and she is moved when Aesha gives her a necklace with a pendant engraved with the number 36 and an anchor.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
His new novel, Vigil, tells the story of an angel tasked with helping a billionaire feel a degree of remorse for his actions before crossing over.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of tells

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Related Stories The centerpiece confrontation behind The Betrayers comes between Baruch Kotler, the politician played by Michael Aronov, who betrays his wife and daughter when his affair with his mistress, Leora, played by Kaelen Ohm, is exposed.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
While voters’ choices have been, more often than not, defensible, the unanimity betrays a lack of imagination and drains any hint of drama from the ceremony.

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of betrays

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Avira advises using a password manager to create and save a strong new password for any accounts that were breached.

— Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
Gregg Aldana, Global SVP at Appian, advises CIOs, CTOs and business leaders globally on enterprise AI and transformation.

— Gregg Aldana, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of advises

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One of The New Basement Tapes’ writers/performers, Marcus Mumford (also of Mumford & Sons), co-wrote and sings Ted Lasso’s theme song.

— Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026
In the poppy, jingly track, Ahlers sings the chorus with a sparkling falsetto and the verses in a lower chest voice.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of sings

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In this model, the device being signed into presents a code and instructs the user to enter it into a browser on a separate device.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
Beside the cigarette vendor, another man is pulling a rainbow fishing net he's woven from its display on the long branch of a tree and instructs a cruiser to crouch before him.

— Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026