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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 databases
The conclusions draw on the Fatality Analysis Reporting System maintained by NHTSA, as well as national crash sampling databases.
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Josh Max, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Review your digital footprint, lock down privacy settings, and reduce what's available on public databases and broker sites.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
This budding technique involves comparing DNA samples to those accessible on public genetic databases which law enforcement is permitted to access.
—Claire Lempert, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
In May, the CDC and FDA expanded public access to the databases that collect these reports.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Additionally, library databases can be accessed 24/7 on any device with your library card and password (PIN).
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
And unlike Michelle King, the acting agency chief at the time, Dudek was willing to speed up the new-hire training process to give DOGE access to virtually all of the SSA’s databases.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
Learn how to download eBooks, eAudiobooks, and online databases through the San Diego County Library online catalog, Bibliocommons.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
America’s retreat from WHO deepens the damage by weakening global systems for monitoring outbreaks, reviewing evidence and maintaining databases such as the Global Burden of Disease.
—Stan Chu Ilo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Josh Max, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Review your digital footprint, lock down privacy settings, and reduce what's available on public databases and broker sites.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
This budding technique involves comparing DNA samples to those accessible on public genetic databases which law enforcement is permitted to access.
—Claire Lempert, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
In May, the CDC and FDA expanded public access to the databases that collect these reports.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Additionally, library databases can be accessed 24/7 on any device with your library card and password (PIN).
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
And unlike Michelle King, the acting agency chief at the time, Dudek was willing to speed up the new-hire training process to give DOGE access to virtually all of the SSA’s databases.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
Learn how to download eBooks, eAudiobooks, and online databases through the San Diego County Library online catalog, Bibliocommons.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
America’s retreat from WHO deepens the damage by weakening global systems for monitoring outbreaks, reviewing evidence and maintaining databases such as the Global Burden of Disease.
—Stan Chu Ilo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for databases
Noun
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The other five were charged with felony resisting arrest, and four are facing an additional charge of giving false information to law enforcement, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My articles have been quoted in numerous newspapers and on CNN, ABC's Good Morning America, NBC's Today Show, Oprah and other TV and radio shows.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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But less than 3% of all English articles on Wikipedia are about Africa.—
Moky Makura,
semafor.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Databases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/databases. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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