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as in data
a collection of factual knowledge about something
the network correspondent spent the entire day gathering information for her report on the brewing scandal
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as in news
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
what's the latest information about the wildfires out in the West?
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Recent Examples of information
Contact your state or local health departments for information about infection rates and disease case rates in your area.
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Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
22 June 2026
In her letter, Pingree sought more information on barriers creating gaps in the natural fiber textile supply chain.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The secure messaging rollout supports mobile-first operations by keeping sensitive information off endpoint devices while preserving user privacy.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Golt said the man is not being identified and no information will be released on his condition at this time.
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Peter D'oench,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
22 June 2026
In her letter, Pingree sought more information on barriers creating gaps in the natural fiber textile supply chain.
—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The secure messaging rollout supports mobile-first operations by keeping sensitive information off endpoint devices while preserving user privacy.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Golt said the man is not being identified and no information will be released on his condition at this time.
—
Peter D'oench,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for information
Noun
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Spectators can also use the tool to access photos, history and basic facts about the legendary aircraft roaring overhead.
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Instead, they must be guided by the real-time facts of each situation, measure their key performance indicators carefully, and weigh the probabilities of different possible outcomes.
Noun
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Ask Volcano House staff for the most up-to-date info on any closures and open trails, as things change depending on volcanic activity.
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Fi was tech-savvy at an early age, too, documenting her discoveries on a website and relying on message boards and strangers for info.
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This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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Gil was trapped beneath more than 100 tons of rubble after the partial collapse of the Galerias Playa Grande commercial center, which includes buildings nine and four stories tall.
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“Information.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/information. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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