: useful information concerning a subject of interest (such as an enemy) : intelligence
Fresh and accurate intel would result in successful operations.—
Darryl Young
Darryl YoungThe airlines crave intel on your food allergies, your tolerance for G-forces and your propensity for air rage.—McKenzie Funk
—often used before another nounMcKenzie Funkintel data
an intel briefing
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—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
While everyone could be more easily fooled now, don’t be the one remembered for delivering bad intel.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2026
Gruden knew the Raiders’ offense inside and out, and a historically good defense knew what to do with the intel.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Most of the reporting, intel-gathering and rumors around the league have indicated that the Bucks are far more likely to take the plunge to trade Giannis in the offseason.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
While everyone could be more easily fooled now, don’t be the one remembered for delivering bad intel.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2026
Gruden knew the Raiders’ offense inside and out, and a historically good defense knew what to do with the intel.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Most of the reporting, intel-gathering and rumors around the league have indicated that the Bucks are far more likely to take the plunge to trade Giannis in the offseason.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Intel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intel. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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