as in informed
to give information to
let me apprise you of the current situation
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Recent Examples of apprised
Multiple 49ers, however, frowned during February’s Pro Bowl preparations when apprised of the 49ers’ potential Australia and Mexico trips.
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
The War Powers Resolution of 1973, passed into law in the wake of the Vietnam War, includes several provisions aimed at keeping the president's military powers somewhat in check and Congress apprised of the president's military actions.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Since the union authorized a strike, its leadership will take the motion to leadership at the USW’s Pittsburgh headquarters, though negotiators have kept Pittsburgh apprised since negotiations began, Beck said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Rubio, however, has argued the administration has kept congressional leaders apprised.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Last month, the DOJ convened a call with the states to discuss the agreement, though states weren’t apprised of details.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
Roshanara became Aurangzeb’s informant, keeping him apprised of court intrigues and politics.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Mar. 2026
Ensures that priority services of the department continue, and keeps management fully apprised of events in a timely manner.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated February 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The Guthrie family has been apprised of the efforts to investigate the notes and the case itself, the three officials briefed said.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Cam Inman, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
The War Powers Resolution of 1973, passed into law in the wake of the Vietnam War, includes several provisions aimed at keeping the president's military powers somewhat in check and Congress apprised of the president's military actions.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Since the union authorized a strike, its leadership will take the motion to leadership at the USW’s Pittsburgh headquarters, though negotiators have kept Pittsburgh apprised since negotiations began, Beck said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Rubio, however, has argued the administration has kept congressional leaders apprised.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Last month, the DOJ convened a call with the states to discuss the agreement, though states weren’t apprised of details.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
Roshanara became Aurangzeb’s informant, keeping him apprised of court intrigues and politics.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Mar. 2026
Ensures that priority services of the department continue, and keeps management fully apprised of events in a timely manner.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated February 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The Guthrie family has been apprised of the efforts to investigate the notes and the case itself, the three officials briefed said.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprised
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The parent of a female athlete at Saturday's meet told Fox News Digital that a coach informed them that the same pilot program would be implemented for the remainder of the state postseason, starting with the section final on Saturday.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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The judge will have the final word on the legal angles, but the trial and discourse exposes something the verdict may not be able to resolve — the most consequential tech of our times was informed, to a large extent, by ego, power and control.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Visitors to the mall’s online site are advised that proof of age may be required for the youth or supervising adult.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Floridians could be advised to celebrate the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary without fireworks if heavy, ground-soaking rains don't soon arrive.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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One of the guns had hate speech written on it, the sources told The Times, and anti-Islamic writings were found in a vehicle.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Miller, who has lived in the area for just a month, told NBC San Diego that his favorite thing about his neighborhood is how friendly and welcoming everyone has been.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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