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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
Enjoy the video, and the 10 facts, below.
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Big Think, 1 Apr. 2025
People will just need to look at the facts, which the Charity Commission will do, and the facts haven’t come out yet.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
There’s also a new big screen in the right field, which really emphasizes the fact that there are no seats out there.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
In fact, a 2023 analysis by Bain & Company found that 83% of practitioners involved in failed deals cited poor integration as the primary cause.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Big Think, 1 Apr. 2025
People will just need to look at the facts, which the Charity Commission will do, and the facts haven’t come out yet.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
There’s also a new big screen in the right field, which really emphasizes the fact that there are no seats out there.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
In fact, a 2023 analysis by Bain & Company found that 83% of practitioners involved in failed deals cited poor integration as the primary cause.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fact
Noun
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The incident was filmed for Paul's new reality TV program Paul American.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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People commonly think that dams help water security but, in reality, dams directly cause deforestation which, in turn, destroys the source of water.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The agency adds that 1,587 cases of the celery were impacted by the advisory.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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The agency adds that 1,587 cases of the celery were impacted by the advisory.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And the Chiefs have not been discussing their plans in any detail publicly.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2025
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Retrieving this sample allowed scientists to examine the asteroid’s composition in detail.—
Patrick M. Shober,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Anyone with information is asked to call the Salt Lake City Police Department at 801-799-3000, officials said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The latest resignation comes after the agency agreed to share tax information to help federal agents find immigrants in the U.S. illegally.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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In a world increasingly reliant on autonomous agents and decentralized networks, this moment underscored a powerful truth.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In truth, the same logic could be applied to Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United — all of who would benefit from a new No 9 on their books — which is precisely what makes Sesko such an attractive prospect.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fact. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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