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
And that informs the character.
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Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
That special relationship informs how Coogler moves through the industry today.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Xavier is desperate to get up and get back on his way to Atlanta but Annie informs him that’s not going to happen.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
The iconic electric guitar, favored by Di Meola and countless jazz and rock musicians since its 1952 debut, informs everything from the model’s shape to its black or rosewood finish to its control layout.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
But at the end of the finale, FBI Deputy Director Aiden Mosley (Albert Jones) informs Peter that a potential new partner has already been selected for his next mission, leaving the door open for Peter to stage a return sooner rather than later.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 22 Feb. 2026
That experience informs a method that is measured rather than reactive, particularly in cases involving children and allegations of harm.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Many say that his unapologetic message of equality and justice informs their work today.
—Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The data informs a new pedestrian, bicycle and mobility plan aimed at enhancing safety on city streets.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
That special relationship informs how Coogler moves through the industry today.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Xavier is desperate to get up and get back on his way to Atlanta but Annie informs him that’s not going to happen.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
The iconic electric guitar, favored by Di Meola and countless jazz and rock musicians since its 1952 debut, informs everything from the model’s shape to its black or rosewood finish to its control layout.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026
But at the end of the finale, FBI Deputy Director Aiden Mosley (Albert Jones) informs Peter that a potential new partner has already been selected for his next mission, leaving the door open for Peter to stage a return sooner rather than later.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 22 Feb. 2026
That experience informs a method that is measured rather than reactive, particularly in cases involving children and allegations of harm.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Many say that his unapologetic message of equality and justice informs their work today.
—Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The data informs a new pedestrian, bicycle and mobility plan aimed at enhancing safety on city streets.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informs
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Midwife Meghan Nowland talks with patient Annie Vowell during an appointment at the Cincinnati Birth Center.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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Rizo, on the other hand, talks a huge game, wants to make big moves, and pulls stunts with fake immunity idols at Tribal.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
25 Feb. 2026
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Lots of the amenities, though (like the custom newspaper that tells you what to do in the area), are designed for self-sufficient guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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The real estate industry tells a similar, if less pronounced, story.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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But even this was a poor comparison for sumo’s place in the racial politics of Japan today; boxing, after all, was brought to America from England, while sumo, like Kabuki, is one of Japan’s few expressive institutions whose folklore betrays little trace of outside influence.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Low-key and reserved on and off the course, the 23-year-old rarely betrays emotion.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Nguyen advises smelling the bacon grease, looking closely at it, and feeling it.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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Triponel advises apparel companies around the world on how to effectively identify, prevent, mitigate, address and remediate human rights risks and impacts across their supply chains.—
Anna Triponel,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
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On the latter, Bollywood royalty Asha Bhosle, 92, sings in Hindi of setting sail to the other side, but Albarn smothers her beneath heraldic bursts of Disneyfied psych-pop.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2026
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In this week’s new releases on the CoComelon YouTube channel, JJ sings a song all about wanting to be a grown-up like his dad.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2026
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According to the lawsuit, Cuellar and Tipping signed up for training that instructs bicycle officers on dealing with unruly people.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The directive also instructs the Los Angeles Police Department to preserve all evidence related to immigration enforcement operations so it can be reported.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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