slang
1
as in info
a report of recent events or facts not previously known received a call from their daughter, who excitedly gave them the 411 on all that had happened to her since arriving on campus

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2
as in scoop
information not generally available to the public a guide that will give you the 411 on what's hot and what's not

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Noun
  • Every package would need a scannable code linking to key info like batch numbers, expiration dates, and how much THC or other cannabinoids are in each serving.
    Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • For more info on attendees and to sign up for the livestream, click here.
    The Deadline Team, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • From playing Crazy Eights with A$AP Rocky at Soho House to previewing new music in Pharrell’s multi-use studio and everything that was left on the cutting room floor, get the inside scoop right here!
    Chelsea Daniel, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
  • After some sun and saltwater, head to Le Glacier de la Corniche near Prophet’s Beach for a scoop of yuzu sorbet.
    Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Handling personal information calls for careful planning and security measures to preserve trust.
    Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Detectives urge anyone who may know the identity of the victim matching this description to contact the Nassau police homicide squad at (516) 573-7788 or submit a tip to Nassau County Crime Stoppers.
    Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Follow us now for solving tips, behind-the-scenes content from our editors and more.
    New York Times Games, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Star Ja Morant Exits Thunder Game with Concerning Injury For more NBA news and rumors, stay tuned to Newsweek Sports.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
  • The Hamden County District Attorney in Massachusetts on Thursday addressed rumors of a New England serial killer after authorities discovered a woman's body off a bike path in Springfield on Tuesday.
    Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Jonestown massacre has been the subject of several documentaries and books.
    David Matthews, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
  • McInnis suggests books New Kid by Jerry Craft and Before the Ever After by Jacqueline Woodson to read together.
    Ashleigh N. DeLuca, Parents, 23 Apr. 2025
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“411.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/411. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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