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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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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
Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025
Providing the Trump administration and Congress with informed recommendations for saving taxpayers' money, rather than taking direct action, would defuse much of the controversy — but hardly seems in character for Musk.
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—Scott Rosenberg, Axios, 5 Feb. 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
His goals now extend beyond financial freedom to raising a self-sufficient and confident individual who can make informed decisions about his future.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025
Providing the Trump administration and Congress with informed recommendations for saving taxpayers' money, rather than taking direct action, would defuse much of the controversy — but hardly seems in character for Musk.
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—Scott Rosenberg, Axios, 5 Feb. 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
Adjective
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Amorim is not likely to be afforded those in abundance at a club of United’s stature, even if trusting the process is the only logical way to succeed.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Treasury Department would be the next most logical agency to administer student debt, Mayotte said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Liberty Police Department was aware of the ICE operation by late Friday afternoon, but department spokesperson Capt. Matt Kellogg was unable to confirm whether the federal agency had notified the local agency before or after the raid.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2025
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Steve Downing, the general manager for Telemundo Kansas City, said in an email on Friday that the station was aware that an arrest had been made in connection with Mr. Manzano’s death.—
Neil Vigdor,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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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Time based: Set a reasonable time frame to reduce alcohol consumption.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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After a reasonable time, drain the water — not into a city sewer or drainage area — and dispose of the soaked fireworks debris in a plastic garbage bag.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Work is underway to bridge funding gaps by pulling together pots of money in a way that will be all too familiar to indie filmmakers.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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For now, utilities are likely planning to use some fossil fuels to meet short-term demand, because these facilities are more familiar and much quicker to integrate into the grid than renewable sources, Larsen told me.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Informed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informed. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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