1
as in reality
the quality of being actual
like other scientists, astronomers deal in the realm of fact, not speculation
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2
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
In fact, these bigger missiles are hard for any existing missile defense system to intercept, says Laura Grego, a physicist at the non-profit Union of Concerned Scientists.
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Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
The board doesn’t have to refer to health problems at all, in fact.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
In fact, yeshiva school days are often longer than those in public schools, providing ample time for both.
—David Bloomfield, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
In fact, the output is the most finely ground of any of these machines.
—Kat Merck, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
The board doesn’t have to refer to health problems at all, in fact.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
In fact, yeshiva school days are often longer than those in public schools, providing ample time for both.
—David Bloomfield, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
In fact, the output is the most finely ground of any of these machines.
—Kat Merck, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fact
Noun
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The incident was filmed for Paul's new reality TV program Paul American.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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People commonly think that dams help water security but, in reality, dams directly cause deforestation which, in turn, destroys the source of water.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Another case involves Venezuelan immigrants seeking hearings to contest their gang membership.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a 'killing frost'.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Two months after Gene Hackman was found dead alongside wife Betsy Arakawa at the couple's New Mexico home, new details are emerging on the late actor's condition, according to reports.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The opulent interiors, adorned with intricate details and authentic period furnishings, offer a glimpse into the lives of Hawaiian royalty.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Participants will receive a goody bag with information and a few extras, according to the release.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
17 Apr. 2025
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Anyone with information is asked to call the Salt Lake City Police Department at 801-799-3000, officials said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In truth, Elisabeth grew up with a ne’er-do-well father who saw himself as an adventurer more than a paternal figure.—
Elizabeth Djinis,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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There is also truth behind Blues coach Jim Montgomery’s series of verbal daggers after Game 4.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fact. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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