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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
Saltwater absorbs radio waves rapidly, meaning conventional electronics require immense power or massive, unfeasible antennas to transmit information through the surf.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
In statements, OpenAI has insisted that ChatGPT isn’t responsible for the FSU shooting, merely providing factual information, but Uthmeier does not seem to agree.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
This story has been updated with additional information.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 June 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
In statements, OpenAI has insisted that ChatGPT isn’t responsible for the FSU shooting, merely providing factual information, but Uthmeier does not seem to agree.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
This story has been updated with additional information.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for information
Noun
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And to hope that—beyond the science, the facts and calculations—some small fraction of that sense of awe and wonder also made it into the book.—
Alexandra Oliva
June 1,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Rather, the facts ground the fiction, the fiction enlivens the facts, and both work together to suggest that the pursuit of resurrecting the past and the pursuit of telling a good story can, in some cases, be one and the same.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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This two-story house has three bedrooms and four bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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Get the latest news, results and behind-the-scenes info from the 2026 World Cup with USA TODAY's Extra Time newsletter.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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That means ranching is a big part of our economy, but when an animal goes missing the process of reporting that info used to be a little outdated.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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“Information.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/information. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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