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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
That tension partly informs the work Imah is doing now through SPREEAI, a company focused on virtual try-on systems, fit intelligence and personalized shopping experiences.
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Partner Content, Variety, 10 June 2026
Each facet informs the other, and no one believes and embodies that more than my mother, Livia.
—Lucia Aronica, CNBC, 10 June 2026
This perspective informs Mentor126’s direction and involves the same three competencies any human mentor would use.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Now, that passion for experiencing new cultures, places, and traditions informs much of Shahid's business.
—Rebecca Cope, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
But the spirit of McCartney’s meticulous recent archival projects now informs the message of his new music.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 June 2026
His experience across retail and institutional pharmacy environments informs a view grounded in workflow mechanics, data pipelines, and system reliability, discarding broad claims about automation for focused analysis.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
In that, Diesel x Tinder feels real and raw, skipping performative activism for something that informs and inspires.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
That understanding informs the way each yacht is developed.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
Partner Content, Variety, 10 June 2026
Each facet informs the other, and no one believes and embodies that more than my mother, Livia.
—Lucia Aronica, CNBC, 10 June 2026
This perspective informs Mentor126’s direction and involves the same three competencies any human mentor would use.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Now, that passion for experiencing new cultures, places, and traditions informs much of Shahid's business.
—Rebecca Cope, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
But the spirit of McCartney’s meticulous recent archival projects now informs the message of his new music.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 June 2026
His experience across retail and institutional pharmacy environments informs a view grounded in workflow mechanics, data pipelines, and system reliability, discarding broad claims about automation for focused analysis.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
In that, Diesel x Tinder feels real and raw, skipping performative activism for something that informs and inspires.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
That understanding informs the way each yacht is developed.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informs
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Dener Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton talks with quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham #8 and Bo Nix #10 in the first half during the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field At Mile High on August 18, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Enterprise ambition has shifted from AI that talks to AI that acts, but the reality has been sobering.—
Praveen Satyanarayana,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Sam McDowell tells us how one dinner 20 years ago with Illig, Neal Patterson and Lamar Hunt changed the future of soccer in Kansas City.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Make Way for Ducklings, the iconic children’s book by Robert McCloskey, tells the story of a family of ducks that make a home in the garden’s lagoon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The Ghoul betrays Lucy during the journey, but does, eventually redeem himself, somewhat.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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Much contemporary anti-glamour sentiment betrays a strain of misogyny, even when wielded by women of good intent.—
Eileen G'Sell,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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Weis advises business leaders to establish workplace cultures which reward different types of thinking, and which allow for different ways of working, before rolling out new technologies.—
Francesca Cassidy,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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An otherwise simple composition sings to life with a few lively border treatments and a sumptuous palette.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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Carpenter sings on repeat as people in the video are chased down and slammed to the ground.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Dec. 2025
Verb
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When Gustavo Dudamel instructs the Los Angeles Philharmonic to stand at a curtain call, the players stand.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The email instructs them to visit a legitimate Microsoft login page and enter a device code.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2026
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“Informs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informs. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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