as in information
a collection of pieces of information that is organized and used on a computer
All of our customers' information was kept in a database. an online database
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Recent Examples of database
The database was used to rally gun owners’ electoral support for the industry’s preferred candidates running for the White House and Congress.
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Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 29 Apr. 2025
The incidents represent only a portion of such close calls because the database — NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System — relies on voluntary submissions from pilots and other aviation workers.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
At the same time, the Department of Homeland Security, which maintains a database that affirms the enrollment of foreign students at universities, has terminated the status of the same students.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
The document says there was probable cause to believe he could be deported because of biometric information in federal databases and because of statements Lopez Gomez had made.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
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Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 29 Apr. 2025
The incidents represent only a portion of such close calls because the database — NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System — relies on voluntary submissions from pilots and other aviation workers.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
At the same time, the Department of Homeland Security, which maintains a database that affirms the enrollment of foreign students at universities, has terminated the status of the same students.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
The document says there was probable cause to believe he could be deported because of biometric information in federal databases and because of statements Lopez Gomez had made.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for database
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Individual states may have additional requirements, so contact your state’s driver’s licensing agency online or in person for additional information or assistance.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Handling personal information calls for careful planning and security measures to preserve trust.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article 3 min Meghan Markle stopped to smell the roses on Sunday with her two children.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article WASHINGTON — The Mets’ bullpen has been dominant over the last month, protecting leads for four innings or more as the starting rotation has struggled to go deep into games in the first month of the season.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Database.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/database. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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