slang
1
as in info
a report of recent events or facts not previously known received a call from their daughter, who excitedly gave them the 411 on all that had happened to her since arriving on campus

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2
as in scoop
information not generally available to the public a guide that will give you the 411 on what's hot and what's not

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Noun
  • Contact the developer for more info on available residences.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Expect food, music, dance, live wrestling, a car show and plenty of family activities on Cesar Chavez Street and Clinton Avenue on either side of Parque Castillo; 149 Cesar Chavez St. More info at stpaulwestsidefiestas.com.
    Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This week, Liz Shackleton scored a major scoop after landing an exclusive interview with Toei Company CEO Fumio Yoshimura for our International Disruptors brand, ahead of his trip to L.A. to meet with Hollywood studios (wonder what Trump will make of that…).
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Customers looking for a punch of protein can add rotisserie-style chicken or steak at no additional cost or can pay extra for a scoop of smashed avocado.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Visit here for information on how to watch the film.
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • This is why the familiar linear barcode will in time be phased out in favour of QR codes capable of carrying so much more information.
    David G.W. Birch, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Story tips can be sent to Adam.Sabes@fox.com and on Twitter @asabes10.
    Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Here are a few tips to support your digestive health:23 Watch your diet: Avoid spicy, high-fat, and acidic foods.
    Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Philadelphia Eagles accepted President Donald Trump’s invitation to the White House to celebrate their 2025 Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs despite rumors to the contrary.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • After months of rumors, the Switch 2 was officially announced in January with a teaser video that showed off its sleek, larger design.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • From her searching emerges a book that might be called biography, historiography, cultural criticism, manifesto, or all of the above—a memoir, in a sense, of the internet.
    Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The Twilight Saga Deluxe Hardcover Collection features five hardcover books, including the four main entries in the series as well as Midnight Sun, the companion novel published in 2020.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
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“411.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/411. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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