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
  • For more info: Sports Illustrated NATURE: TBD WEB EXCLUSIVES: Danny Trejo's Carne Asada Tacos.
    David Morgan, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2025
  • More info: 7840 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee; crushyard.com/orlando Want to reach out?
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Their batter was thick enough to be scooped into the pan using an ice cream scoop.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Jackson salvaged his turn by settling for a pedestrian two-handed scoop.
    Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Additional information is being sought by Sigmon's lawyers about the lethal injection drug.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
  • To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 16 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • To sum it up, the American manicure favors a softer color palette, while the French manicure is often synonymous with vivid white tips.
    Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Anyone with information as to the second man’s whereabouts is asked to call BSO Homicide Detective Zach Scott at 954-321-4200 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch App.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Due to the backlash regarding pro-Palestine statements last year, rumors had circulated that the wearing of symbols showing solidarity would be prohibited.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
  • More news: LeBron James Seems to Take Shot at Mavericks Owner Following Wild Luka Doncic Comments NBA Star Anthony Edwards Wants Front Row Tickets to Lakers-Mavericks Game For more NBA news and rumors, stay tuned to Newsweek Sports.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • But Robinson lent his work a different kind of conceptual underpinning via his process, which relied not on traditional training but the kind of learning available in amateur painting books.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 10 Feb. 2025
  • He’s promised to bring the energy of his L.A. roots to the New Orleans stage, and with SZA by his side, this Halftime Show is shaping up to be one for the history books.
    Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025
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“411.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/411. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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