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 As that time limit approaches, an announcement informs users their clock is running out. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026 The mental discipline learned on the road directly informs his musical drive. — Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026 Plenty of other versions shy away from the caste aspect of the story, but this version of Rama repeatedly mentions belonging to the Kshatriya or warrior caste, which informs the violent actions inherent to his dharma, or sacred duty. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2026 In a subplot wholly absent from the English cut, a royal procession reaches Rama’s humble hut, where Bharat — who knew nothing of the palace conspiracy to replace Rama as king — informs him of their father’s death. — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2026 Ensuring proprietary data stays within controlled environments informs their systems without being absorbed into broader models. — Geoff Robins, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026 As the search for Sita continues, Hanuman assumes a leading role in locating her in Lanka and informs Rama of her captivity. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026 Conservation also informs another part of the company’s purpose. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 Parks and Recreation Director Carl Williams noted that observing the physical impact of the king tides firsthand informs smarter municipal design. — Joan Murray, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

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When Barton talks to officials in competitive districts, her message is simple.

— Miles Parks, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
Previous ceasefire talks either failed or the truces quickly fell apart.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of talks

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The behavior may be creepy, but Miss Manners advises against sharing your feelings on the subject, as that will inevitably mean criticizing her behavior — which would also be rude.

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
Without knowing the identity of the third member of Marnûkh and Arondir’s party, Celeborn strongly advises them to leave without her, then starts to make an exit himself before heading back after Marnûkh mentions Galadriel’s name.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of advises

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But there is an exception to these moments when the schticky and the serious don’t quite jell, and Pfeiffer sings the heck out of it.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2026
The Swedish baritone Peter Mattei, who sings Lincoln, is tall and rightly renowned for his rich, unmuddy voice, here channelled into plausible Midwestern vowels.

— Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of sings

Verb

Parks workers who don't comply with the new policy could face discipline, officials said, adding, the policy also instructs them to not engage in any verbal or physical altercations with ICE agents.

— Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Rama intervenes and instructs Lakshmana to disfigure Shurpanakha.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026