1
as in reasoned
based on sound reasoning or information
the expert's informed opinion persuaded many fence-sitters to get a flu shot
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of informed
Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
If Trump were less enamored of Russian President Vladimir Putin—or if his worldview were less informed by the burden-sharing debates of the late 1980s, when trade tensions between the United States and Germany and Japan were at their peak—more American conservatives would likely back aid to Kyiv.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 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
See all Example Sentences for informed 
Adjective
Embracing the benefits of a cleaner brand like Era of Nature is the first step in making informed skincare choices.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
If Trump were less enamored of Russian President Vladimir Putin—or if his worldview were less informed by the burden-sharing debates of the late 1980s, when trade tensions between the United States and Germany and Japan were at their peak—more American conservatives would likely back aid to Kyiv.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 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
See all Example Sentences for informed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informed
Adjective
-
Linklater was very acquainted with the real life story of Gary Johnson.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
-
But there’s no prettier place to become acquainted with some of Canada’s most influential artists: Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven, a collective of landscape painters who rose to fame in the early 20th century with their romantic depictions of Canadian nature.Ingrid K. Williams, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
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
-
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
-
Adding commuters to our less-congested waterways is a logical step.Terri Carta, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
-
Khabib Nurmagomedov does nothing visibly wrong, and is therefore asked to leave the plane for no logical reason.Callum Booth, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Professional Service Providers – Professionals including lawyers, accountants, insurance and benefits brokers, investor relations firms and financial printers may be aware of their client companies’ open CFO positions.Steven Wasserman, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
-
But slang can also be used to demean, bully, or belittle others, so parents should be aware of trendy lingo their kids are using in their day-to-day life.Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Sources told Fox 8 that bomb-making materials were found at the rental property.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
-
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
-
Emirates does a good job of planning schedules so many itineraries have reasonable connection times in Dubai.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
-
But there are a handful of fitness tests that are possible to complete on your own (at home or the gym), which offer a reasonable proxy for VO₂ max, say Angadi and Stoner.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Advertisement After Rhea Ripley won the Raw women’s title from Liv Morgan, a familiar gong sound was heard.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
-
By: Greg Hewitt, CEO of DHL Express U.S. As the new year approaches, many small business owners and managers are asking themselves some familiar questions about the future.Greg Hewitt, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near informed
Cite this Entry
“Informed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informed. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share