1
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
From bougainvillea pink to garden greens, see how nature informs designer Peter Dunham's fearless use of color and pattern.
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Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
Inside, the metal drive-mode knob is treated to a red anodized finish, which also informs the color of the contrast stitching, seatbelts, headrest embroidery, and piping.
—Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
This informs distribution choices.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Jill's capacity for one informs her capacity for the other.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
As a major destination for outdoor parties ranging from pop-up shops for local vendors to off-season wedding celebrations, the team informs guests of any events on the agenda before booking, so each stay is suitable to visitor preferences.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Ahead, Quintrell walks IndieWire through how the series tweaks, alters, and informs new perspective for everyone from Charlotte Lucas to Caroline Bingley and, of course, Mary Bennet herself.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
While never addressed specifically, this informs some of the album’s most moving movements.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026
Police were able to identify the suspects through store video footage, revealing that on at least one occasion, the suspects removed a red security strip from a self-checkout terminal, which informs employees if a system has been tampered with, Becker told Erie Times-News.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
Inside, the metal drive-mode knob is treated to a red anodized finish, which also informs the color of the contrast stitching, seatbelts, headrest embroidery, and piping.
—Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
This informs distribution choices.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Jill's capacity for one informs her capacity for the other.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
As a major destination for outdoor parties ranging from pop-up shops for local vendors to off-season wedding celebrations, the team informs guests of any events on the agenda before booking, so each stay is suitable to visitor preferences.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Ahead, Quintrell walks IndieWire through how the series tweaks, alters, and informs new perspective for everyone from Charlotte Lucas to Caroline Bingley and, of course, Mary Bennet herself.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 May 2026
While never addressed specifically, this informs some of the album’s most moving movements.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026
Police were able to identify the suspects through store video footage, revealing that on at least one occasion, the suspects removed a red security strip from a self-checkout terminal, which informs employees if a system has been tampered with, Becker told Erie Times-News.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informs
Verb
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Klaus talks to his sister in California on an elegant brass and Bakelite 1940s telephone (the props are divine throughout), complete with operator interruptions.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Our correspondent talks to him.—
Greg Dixon,
NPR,
14 May 2026
Verb
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In it, Martin, who is curating the show, tells Elmo of the significance of the performance — and gets some help choosing the performers.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Turner tells him the story is already filed with the press.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
Verb
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On casting Murgia, Gaspar-Oliveri said, the actor had a face that betrays him a lot.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Don’t skip eye cream The under-eye area is often the first place that betrays a late night or an early alarm.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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Coleman also advises not to let children share social media accounts with adults.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The hot weather health warning advises residents to take precautions to prevent serious illness from extreme heat, as the heat index in the city is expected to reach 97 degrees on Tuesday.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
Verb
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But in every production, Rafiki sings the very first line in Zulu—my language never changes, and that represents the authenticity of the show.—
Zama Magudulela,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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Her series are inevitably female-centric and like the Brontës, who wrote 200 years and a few miles away, her work excavates the drama of daily life and the tension between good and evil that sings below any surface.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The legislation, which won't take effect until after the November 2026 election, instructs the secretary of the Senate to place senators' paychecks on hold during the duration of any future federal government shutdowns.—
Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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The memo instructs creators who sign on to make new social media accounts under usernames that reflect their names or a nickname, avoiding brands, random numbers or anything that looks like spam.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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