1
as in to talk
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
the police only caught the mastermind of the burglary because his disgruntled partner informed
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as in to tell
to give information to
chose teaching as a career because it affords the opportunity to inform a whole generation of young minds
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Recent Examples of inform
Was the public informed of this tacit understanding during the budget discussions?
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
What's next: The current iteration of the menu has plenty to offer, but my server informed me it isn't finalized and new dishes will be added, so check back to see what else Cien Fuegos has in the near future.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
The attacks reportedly were given a green light from the White House, perhaps also informed by a statement Monday night from Defense Minister Israel Katz accusing Hamas of planning new raids into Israel’s border communities.
—Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Mar. 2025
Local municipalities, like Kansas City and Johnson County, have emergency alert systems to keep residents informed about dangerous weather.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
What's next: The current iteration of the menu has plenty to offer, but my server informed me it isn't finalized and new dishes will be added, so check back to see what else Cien Fuegos has in the near future.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
The attacks reportedly were given a green light from the White House, perhaps also informed by a statement Monday night from Defense Minister Israel Katz accusing Hamas of planning new raids into Israel’s border communities.
—Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Mar. 2025
Local municipalities, like Kansas City and Johnson County, have emergency alert systems to keep residents informed about dangerous weather.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inform
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Not one person talked to me about it—not Vince, not Hunter, no one from the office.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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She's laid off most of her staff and is talking with a realtor about selling the organization's office building.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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The hiring manager later told him that what set him apart was his ability to explain why certain analytical approaches were appropriate in specific scenarios, rather than just applying them mechanically.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Rekha Sharma-Crawford, a partner at Sharma-Crawford Attorneys at Law who represents several individuals who were detained, told The Star that her team should have a disposition on the last person in custody soon.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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In his seven years at the firm, Carr litigated appeals of FCC orders and advised clients on how to gain FCC approval.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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In March, the FDA—advised by VRBPAC—finalizes which strains American vaccine makers will include.—
Richard Hughes IV,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
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Students were later allowed back into their halls of residence, but were instructed to avoid the university's Engineering Key area.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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My thought was interrupted when Bayes instructed us to laugh very hard.—
Priscilla Posada,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Inform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inform. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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