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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
But Leung found that in fact all four rocks contain quartz.
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
In fact, letting your dog take in all those scents is the canine equivalent of scrolling through social media.
—Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
One of the most emotionally striking parts of this research includes my realization that only one generation separates me from my indigenous past—a fact that was not common knowledge in my family until now.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
First, while these young athletes may be the ones more likely to get involved with gamblers, Mitchell omits the fact that the vast majority of young athletes with this common thread do not get involved with gamblers.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
In fact, letting your dog take in all those scents is the canine equivalent of scrolling through social media.
—Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
One of the most emotionally striking parts of this research includes my realization that only one generation separates me from my indigenous past—a fact that was not common knowledge in my family until now.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
First, while these young athletes may be the ones more likely to get involved with gamblers, Mitchell omits the fact that the vast majority of young athletes with this common thread do not get involved with gamblers.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fact
Noun
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As Zelensky spoke, video footage played on the wall behind him showing new Ukrainian technology taking out Russian drones – harsh reality contrasting with the policy wonkery in the room.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Too many families feel ignored while policies are made that don’t reflect their needs, values, or lived reality.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The mysterious case of a chain-saw-wielding vandal who appeared to randomly terrorize trees in and around downtown Los Angeles last year has come to an anticlimactic close.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Lewis, executive director of Community Center for Immigrants, had just received an update on his case the night before.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For more details on the claims process or to download a claim form, visit the Hoosier Lottery Winners page or contact the customer service team at 1-800-955-6886.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
6 Feb. 2026
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Authorities offer chilling new details The sheriff's office has asked the public to contact 520-351-4900 with any information or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Indiana editor.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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Please do not include sensitive information, like the student's grades, GPA or test scores.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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There are still many in this country who value truth, who believe that history should be preserved and not erased, who understand that constitutional rights should not be swept away to suit the whims of a megalomaniac, and who refuse to wallow in ignorance and hate.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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But the film’s indifference to questions of authenticity ends flattening one of the story’s most uncomfortable and essential truths.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fact. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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