1
as in reasoned
based on sound reasoning or information
the expert's informed opinion persuaded many fence-sitters to get a flu shot
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2
as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
people who are informed about nutrition have some serious misgivings about this new diet
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as in talked
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 advised
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 informed
Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
Embrace the spirit of the day, stay informed, and enjoy the celebrations responsibly.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre informed reporters that Biden would meet with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Friday afternoon to address the spending bill crisis.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
And in Argentina, a law requiring training on climate change for public officials is meant to inspire informed decision-making.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
Embrace the spirit of the day, stay informed, and enjoy the celebrations responsibly.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
Federal employees who would have had their paychecks withheld in the event of a shutdown were informed Friday about the imminent possibility, while the White House assured there was still time to make a deal.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre informed reporters that Biden would meet with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Friday afternoon to address the spending bill crisis.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for informed
Adjective
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Broncos fans became acquainted with Perine in 2023 as the veteran running back who turned into a favorite third-down target and a two-minute weapon for Russell Wilson.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
4 Feb. 2025
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Research potential employers and become acquainted with their primary products, financial and commercial performance, values and business activities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Staff from New Hampshire Public Radio talked to everyone, from roadtrippers to small business owners, state park workers, and local university students.—
Natalie Escobar,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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As part of his teaching, the court heard that Westwood talked to one teenager, who was raped, about a masturbation scene from Bridgerton.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Dec. 2024
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In spring 2024, a WTA doctor advised her to undergo a mammogram, before a biopsy confirmed the cancer diagnosis.—
James Hansen,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The products are all past their sell by date, but the FDA advised that consumers check their freezers for the product.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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There are logical, though debatable, arguments that the settlement paying male athletes more in damages and permitting colleges to pay male athletes more going forward is problematic under Title IX.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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When fans are incorrectly being told how much worse the game is today versus the 1990s and 2000s … that doesn’t seem to be a logical way of boosting viewership.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Gong and his family members are aware of the filmmakers, even mention the filming, yet remain largely unselfconscious in front of the cameras.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Being aware of your monthly budgetary needs, including when bills are due and how much to set aside for an emergency fund is paramount when setting up your finances for stability.—
Víctor Rosario,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Sources told Fox 8 that bomb-making materials were found at the rental property.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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In August 1979, a Florida sheriff’s deputy told authorities that his wife fatally shot herself at their home south of Tampa.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC News,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Ars wrote more about why this is a reasonable path forward last September.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ovechkin’s 52 in a high-scoring 2005-06 season feels like a reasonable benchmark for modern snipers, and even that’s tough.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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And then, aren’t cats emblematic of whatever is familiar but ultimately unknowable?—
Barry Schwabsky,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Customers at Clark’s can expect a menu that looks familiar to those who enjoyed The Good Wurst.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Informed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informed. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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