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 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 The statement doesn’t amount to an endorsement, a spokesperson for Caruso said, but instead simply informs people for whom Caruso planned to vote. — Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 When the Lebanese Civil War ended in 1990, a wall text informs, militias sold off weapons, many of which found their way to the Balkans; the Yugoslav Wars, then, were fought partly with Lebanese arms. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Census data informs every aspect of our nation’s public health system. — Julie Morita, Time, 25 Oct. 2026 However, the mythology and history established in this high-fantasy informs almost every fan theory about the SJM universe as a whole. — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2026 Alan informs Victor that being a sore loser is not a good look. — Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 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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Dresher advises applying lipstick in thin layers and blotting gently with a tissue between passes, which removes excess product while gradually building color.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Laura Janney of The Inspired Garden Masterclass advises all childrens’ items and toys be stored away for the season.

— Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of advises

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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
John Homme sings at the jagged, forlorn beginning of the ninth Queens of the Stone Age album.

— Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of sings

Verb

The jury is expected to begin deliberating on Tuesday morning, after Tinkler Mendez instructs them on the law.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Its facilitator handbook encourages children to share their pronouns and instructs adults to use gender-neutral language.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026