well-informed

adjective

ˈwel-in-ˈfȯrmd How to pronounce well-informed (audio)
Definition of well-informednext
as in informed
having information especially as a result of study or experience patients considering LASIK surgery should be well-informed about the risks and possible complications

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Recent Examples of well-informed Participation ensures that future facility decisions are well-informed and community-driven, according to the post. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026 Pooling of content was often through a post office or general publisher who had access to correspondents who were far-flung and well-informed. — Shannon E. Martin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 16 Apr. 2026 Prioritize safety, stay well-informed, and act responsibly to safeguard lives and property. — Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026 To Sohaney, the goal is for everyone to be well-informed, up to speed with city business. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-informed
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  1. informed
  2. acquainted
  3. familiar
  4. aware
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  • Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize your well-being.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
  • Faster and more accurate methods for evaluating battery life can help utilities make informed investment decisions while improving the overall efficiency of energy storage systems.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Definition of informed
Adjective
  • Hoffman’s mother, when Scheiber later speaks to her, is well acquainted with this flavor of incredulity.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
  • Our niece became acquainted with a man through a website.
    — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Definition of acquainted
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  • While no one wants a bad night's sleep, most of us experience occasional sleep disruptions stemming from familiar culprits like late-night doomscrolling, too much caffeine, stress or an inconsistent bedtime routine.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Tensions over race and history are familiar for Lynne Jackson, who now runs a foundation in Missouri to honor Dred Scott and his effort to vindicate his rights.
    — Carrie Johnson, NPR, 7 July 2026
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • Buckingham Palace has, however, been aware of that judgment since last Thursday.
    — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • City officials were made aware of the potential dangers the fireworks were posing for the departing and arriving flights.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of aware

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