slang
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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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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for 411
Noun
  • For more info about the services, call 502-897-9552.
    The Courier-Journal, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Leading win contenders are provided, and racing fans can get more info and picks for Saturday’s nine biggest Breeders’ Cup races in the Guaranteed Tip Sheet wagering guide.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • After customers protested its inconsistent portion sizes earlier this year, Chipotle made sure that all its stores’ scoop sizes were up to par.
    Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Apple crisp recipe Traditionally, apple crisp is served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Japan’s Ministry of Defense in Tokyo vowed to remain vigilant, to continue to gather information and to monitor the situation closely.
    Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
  • For more state-by-state poll hours and voting information, click here.
    Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,Rebecca Picciotto,Ece Yildirim,Annie Nova, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The Pacifica Police Department encourages anyone with additional information to contact its tip line at (650) 359-4444.
    Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Context, perspective and tips to get you through this election week Vote-counting rules in battleground states will likely complicate when a winner is named.
    Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Again, this is a rumor, but one with a bit more substance if based only on Nintendo's own trajectory.
    Matt Kamen, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
  • In an age of viral social media posts, rumors and falsehoods — whether pushed by campaigns, supporters or foreign adversaries — can easily overshadow the facts.
    Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Sedona is many things, but in my book, overrated will never be one of them.
    Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Admission is free; Hansen will have copies of her book for sale and signing.
    Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024

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“411.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/411. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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