1
as in talks
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
the police only caught the mastermind of the burglary because his disgruntled partner informed
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as in tells
to give information to
chose teaching as a career because it affords the opportunity to inform a whole generation of young minds
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Recent Examples of informs
Its latest event further informs what Felita Harris and her team set out to do with the non-profit organization that was founded in 2020.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Neuroscience informs us that habits and pathways established early tend to dominate later performance; the same is true in corporate culture.
—Ken Polk, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Gul’s dual British-Pakistani identity deeply informs her approach to storytelling.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Reconnecting with the beauty, awe and wonders of life within and around us informs our senses, perceptions, thoughts and actions as well as improving our well-being.
—Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
There are, the film informs us at the end, two Shakers who are still around; at its height, the congregation numbered about 6,000.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Inside, a vintage patchwork leather sofa informs elements like immersive black marble walls whose veins echo waves framed by glass walls.
—Will Speros, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The committee gives feedback that informs its recommendation on curriculum to the board.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
What's neat about this is the reinforcement learning program informs the control system for movement and using the racket arm.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Neuroscience informs us that habits and pathways established early tend to dominate later performance; the same is true in corporate culture.
—Ken Polk, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Gul’s dual British-Pakistani identity deeply informs her approach to storytelling.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Reconnecting with the beauty, awe and wonders of life within and around us informs our senses, perceptions, thoughts and actions as well as improving our well-being.
—Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
There are, the film informs us at the end, two Shakers who are still around; at its height, the congregation numbered about 6,000.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Inside, a vintage patchwork leather sofa informs elements like immersive black marble walls whose veins echo waves framed by glass walls.
—Will Speros, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The committee gives feedback that informs its recommendation on curriculum to the board.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
What's neat about this is the reinforcement learning program informs the control system for movement and using the racket arm.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informs
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That’s the at-bat teammates and coaches gush about, though, the one Noel makes sure gets mentioned when anyone talks to him about his epic blast.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Devin Harris talks Nowitzki on Amazon Prime Nowitzki is preparing to join Amazon Prime’s new NBA studio show, which will include Taylor Rooks and Steve Nash, among others.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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In short, the new material can be thought of as a smart, rubbery material that tells you when it’s stressed out by literally changing color.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The feel of the game betrays the development team’s excellent Super Mario Odyssey pedigree.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The brief spasm, though, betrays an unease in the incredibly slim majority Johnson controls and the volatility in his base.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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In June, Kennedy purged all 17 highly qualified and thoroughly vetted members of the committee, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on setting vaccine policy.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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PetMD advises a bland, easy-to-digest diet made up of lean proteins such as chicken or turkey, simple carbohydrates like rice or potatoes, and low fat content.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Lenox is the chef’s expression of his connection to this city, a unique melding of influences and ingredients that sings in his hands.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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With her alluring voice, Estevie sings about getting caught up in a risky romance without worrying about the consequences.—
Lucas Villa,
Rolling Stone,
10 Sep. 2025
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When people violate the rules, the policy instructs the officer to first work to educate the rider to make sure they’re informed, rather than step right to enforcement.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines each contain mRNA, which instructs cells to manufacture the coronavirus spike protein, simulating infection with the virus.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Informs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informs. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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