1
as in reality
the quality of being actual
like other scientists, astronomers deal in the realm of fact, not speculation
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as in case
something that actually exists
once considered a wild fantasy, the Internet is now a fact of everyday life
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as in detail
a single piece of information
a book of little-known facts about famous people
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as in information
facts plural
a collection of factual knowledge about something
after reading the facts on the situation, the president concluded that an outbreak of hostilities was all but certain
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Recent Examples of fact
The uptick probably reflects the fact that many schools took enforcement seriously and that students turned to other disruptive behaviors.
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Greg Toppo, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Vuletic pointed to the fact that tickets sold out fast and that plenty of fans, even ones from countries that are boycotting, have flocked to Vienna.
—Andrew Jones, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Jason Kelce then brought out a lineup of Super Bowl MVPs including Troy Aikman, Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, Steve Young, Emmitt Smith, Desmond Howard, Jerry Rice, Hines Ward, Kurt Warner and Nick Foles to promote this fact.
—Peter White, Deadline, 12 May 2026
In fact, a majority of Kalshi traders don’t think maritime traffic through the strait will return to normal until October.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 12 May 2026
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Greg Toppo, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Vuletic pointed to the fact that tickets sold out fast and that plenty of fans, even ones from countries that are boycotting, have flocked to Vienna.
—Andrew Jones, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Jason Kelce then brought out a lineup of Super Bowl MVPs including Troy Aikman, Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, Steve Young, Emmitt Smith, Desmond Howard, Jerry Rice, Hines Ward, Kurt Warner and Nick Foles to promote this fact.
—Peter White, Deadline, 12 May 2026
In fact, a majority of Kalshi traders don’t think maritime traffic through the strait will return to normal until October.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fact
Noun
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In reality, while Alzheimer’s does not yet have a cure, the options available are better than ever.—
Kathi Rigby,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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This new reality within the left-wing coalition matters a great deal because Black Christians who vote Democrat are the spiritual bedrock of the party.—
Delano Squires,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Spain has been critical of Russia’s war in Ukraine and of Israel’s wars in Gaza and Lebanon, and has backed the South African case at the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Jennifer Aniston is making a case for it.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Ryan Moreno said at a Thursday morning news conference that details on the suspect are currently limited as the department has yet to obtain a video or photo of the driver.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Double-check details before agreeing.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Arizona Department of Health Services officials did not immediately respond to requests for information.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The chair of the House Oversight Committee has sent a letter to OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman requesting information about potential conflicts of interest between Altman’s personal investments and his operation of the company.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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This kernel of truth may account for why the prosopopoeia of the wine mom absorbs so much misogynist loathing from all over the political map.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Hayden Panettiere is sharing her truth.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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“Fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fact. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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