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
This algorithm then informs what appears in playlists, such as Discover Weekly and Blend, as well as what appears on your Home page.
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James Peckham, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Why chemical agents matter The choice of chemical agent informs the scale of carbon removal.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
That everything-and-the-kitchen-sink record collection informs the Alabaman’s signature genre-blending sound.
—Lori Majewski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
The page informs interested parties of the club’s intentions before asking for email addresses.
—Christopher Tremoglie, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
But six months later, as the opening title informs us, that win has come back to haunt him.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Conducting ecological monitoring that informs the management of a $6 billion Great Lakes fishery.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Mackay didn’t want to relive that incident, but was willing to talk about the Ryder Cup that best informs what awaits the Europeans this week — Brookline in 1999.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Landscape functions as a mood board, terrain shaping tone; the rhythm of the road informs inner narrative.
—Karen Palmer
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
James Peckham, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Why chemical agents matter The choice of chemical agent informs the scale of carbon removal.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
That everything-and-the-kitchen-sink record collection informs the Alabaman’s signature genre-blending sound.
—Lori Majewski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
The page informs interested parties of the club’s intentions before asking for email addresses.
—Christopher Tremoglie, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
But six months later, as the opening title informs us, that win has come back to haunt him.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Conducting ecological monitoring that informs the management of a $6 billion Great Lakes fishery.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Mackay didn’t want to relive that incident, but was willing to talk about the Ryder Cup that best informs what awaits the Europeans this week — Brookline in 1999.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Landscape functions as a mood board, terrain shaping tone; the rhythm of the road informs inner narrative.
—Karen Palmer
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informs
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Inside The Breakfast Club studio, where Charlamagne Tha God talks politics and culture.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Home in a comfy chair, holding baby Zakaria, who’s nursing while Mayniel talks.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
1 Oct. 2025
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As Tom tells Robbie to put his gun down, the screen goes black.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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This must’ve been a dream for someone whose personal style—if not his work—betrays the longing of a hippie born too late (in 1967), and in the wrong place to have been part of the vanguard of the first peace and love trippers.—
Sarah Mower,
Vogue,
3 Oct. 2025
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Taylor owns the first third of the film with a righteous fury that only betrays an inner vulnerability at the most crucial moments.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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In case that wasn't enough of a wink from the show's creators, there's a scene in the finale where the head nurse at the institution holding Gein advises him to write a book, noting that so many other people have taken liberties with his story.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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What Else to Consider Despite their benefits, Alsing advises considering the cost and overall nutritional value.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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In the song, Swift seemingly sings about her winding road to love with the NFL star, describing past relationships before her fairytale romance with Kelce.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Contributor Lila Allen sings the brand’s praises for the custom curtain offerings available, as well.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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The alert also instructs any residents of Hugine Suites, who are not currently in the dormitory, to report to Smith–Hammond–Middleton Memorial Center, an Orangeburg arena.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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The email obtained by NPR instructs employees working on energy efficiency and renewable energy projects to avoid using about a dozen words and phrases, many of which are central to their work.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Informs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informs. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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