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as in data
a collection of factual knowledge about something
the network correspondent spent the entire day gathering information for her report on the brewing scandal
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as in news
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
what's the latest information about the wildfires out in the West?
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Recent Examples of information
Before each round, the prover secretly changes the color scheme, to prevent the verifier from piecing together bits of information from different rounds.
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Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 11 May 2026
The information about that possible US case came on Sunday from a statement on social media by the US Department of Health and Human Services.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
This article includes information from Sun Sentinel archives.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Her obituary provided no information about a burial service.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
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Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 11 May 2026
The information about that possible US case came on Sunday from a statement on social media by the US Department of Health and Human Services.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
This article includes information from Sun Sentinel archives.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Her obituary provided no information about a burial service.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for information
Noun
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For instance, Mercury in Taurus prefers logic, stability and tangible facts, but Neptune in Aries adds a layer of impulsive fantasy and projection that can override common sense.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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The declaration also highlights the need to report facts, not suppress or falsify information, and avoid discrimination, bribery, and calumny.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Galvin later confronted the man who had messaged Kianna, who told her several different stories, according to Childs’ report.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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This story was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education, and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Full info is available on Horan’s website.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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There’s a car show, music, dancing, games, arts and crafts, food trucks, info booths from local organizations and more.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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“Information.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/information. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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