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as in reality
the quality of being actual
like other scientists, astronomers deal in the realm of fact, not speculation
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as in case
something that actually exists
once considered a wild fantasy, the Internet is now a fact of everyday life
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as in detail
a single piece of information
a book of little-known facts about famous people
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as in information
facts plural
a collection of factual knowledge about something
after reading the facts on the situation, the president concluded that an outbreak of hostilities was all but certain
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Recent Examples of fact
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
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Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The fact that adults are already catching measles suggests outbreaks could easily emerge in high schools and on college campuses, particularly if vaccine coverage wanes—the last thing any school wants, given the disease’s extreme contagiousness.
—Jamie Ducharme, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
In fact, water levels at Lake Powell, one of the main water storage reservoirs for the Colorado River Basin, could fall low enough to stop hydropower generation at the reservoir by December 2026, according to the NOAA report.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
In the lion’s den, no less, at left leaning venues, hoping facts and common sense would prevail.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
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Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The fact that adults are already catching measles suggests outbreaks could easily emerge in high schools and on college campuses, particularly if vaccine coverage wanes—the last thing any school wants, given the disease’s extreme contagiousness.
—Jamie Ducharme, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
In fact, water levels at Lake Powell, one of the main water storage reservoirs for the Colorado River Basin, could fall low enough to stop hydropower generation at the reservoir by December 2026, according to the NOAA report.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
In the lion’s den, no less, at left leaning venues, hoping facts and common sense would prevail.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fact
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Available in four natural-looking shades that are neither too red nor too gray, this whisper-soft powder offers a foolproof way to accentuate your arches and create the illusion of fullness without the reality of smudges or streaks.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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That's a heartbreaking reality witnessed day in, day out at facilities like AGWC Rockin' Rescue.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, the dissociation process is conditioned on Debtor's commencement of a bankruptcy case, the precise situation that § 541(c) is intended to address.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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What investigators conclude about Robinson’s motivations may have far-reaching consequences beyond his own criminal case.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Four law enforcement sources told NBC News and NBC Los Angeles that the Hollywood Hills home was connected to the singer but did not provide additional details.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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The only minor criticism is that there is a lot of visual detail in the game, and enemy attacks, as well as their sudden movements, can often take you by surprise.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Immigration Judge Jamee Comans accused the pro-Palestinian activist of omitting information from his green card application.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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While Third Federal has a website and mobile app, neither has much information on how to qualify for approval.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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In truth, crape myrtles can bloom in partial sun, even if flowering at their maximum potential will necessitate 6-8 hours a day of full sun exposure.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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And the Charlie Kirk spirit is is truth.—
Meena Duerson,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fact. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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