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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 philosophy informs the running brand’s product strategy, messaging and partnerships.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Yet the past always informs the present.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
There’s so much that Sam did in season one that informs this season.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 June 2026
Mirren's nuanced performance informs a complicated hero who evolves over the series' seven installments.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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.
—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
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Yet the past always informs the present.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
There’s so much that Sam did in season one that informs this season.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 June 2026
Mirren's nuanced performance informs a complicated hero who evolves over the series' seven installments.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informs
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Oil prices are easing as ceasefire talks advance, but the real story is that the market defused the Hormuz crisis long before diplomacy did.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Years later, Eggers still talks as much about Taylor-Joy’s work ethic as her talent.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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The adaptation of Georgy Demidov’s eponymous novel, set in the Soviet Union in 1937 during Stalin’s Great Purge, tells the story of a young local prosecutor and dedicated communist who starts to question his undying faith in the regime.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Neither tells you whether the result was any good.—
Mark Hull,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The anxiety that expanding representation will displace Lincoln or Washington betrays a curious fragility.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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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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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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University Hospitals advises travelers to assume that all water in developing countries is unsafe, noting that even a luxury hotel may share the same water and sewage system as a poor neighborhood nearby.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Nikola Printz sings the title role, and the cast also includes Courtney Miller as Ruggiero, Shawnette Sulker as Morgana, and Sara Couden as Bradamante; Zachary Gordin is the director and Derek Tam conducts.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Plus, dynamic vocalist Melody Betts sings R&B and soul classics.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The cancer instructs the body to build super roadways (blood vessels) and homes (tumor cells) resistant to decay.—
Charles J. Dimitroff,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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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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“Informs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informs. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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