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as in talks
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 tells
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 informs
Gavrilovska reflects on Pynchon’s long career and his interest in writing about systems, how his time as a technical writer at Boeing informs his work, his classic novels Gravity’s Rainbow and The Crying of Lot 49, and his new novel, Shadow Ticket.
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Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Luna, the latest in Norwegian’s Prima Plus Class, takes inspiration from space – a theme that informs the design, amenities and programming.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Insight from these experts informs investors on their search as their ratings are backed by an in-depth analysis of macro and micro factors.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
That advocacy, like the training that informs it, must be grounded in rigorous science and pursued with the same commitment to evidence regardless of the political party in power.
—Christopher Duggan, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Lord John informs his sad-sack drunk son William that his cousin Ben died and Ben’s surprise widow Amaranthus and baby Trevor appeared at his doorstep.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
The Carlos exhibit informs how Moore, who will speak at the museum on Sunday, ultimately forgave the soldier.
—Isadora Pennington, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Each discipline informs the next with her signature curiosity and expressive energy.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
And many have speculated that Netflix’s vast trove of data informs certain narrative habits on its shows (cliff-hangers to encourage bingeing, for example, and frequent restating of plot points to engage viewers distracted by their phones).
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Luna, the latest in Norwegian’s Prima Plus Class, takes inspiration from space – a theme that informs the design, amenities and programming.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Insight from these experts informs investors on their search as their ratings are backed by an in-depth analysis of macro and micro factors.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
That advocacy, like the training that informs it, must be grounded in rigorous science and pursued with the same commitment to evidence regardless of the political party in power.
—Christopher Duggan, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Lord John informs his sad-sack drunk son William that his cousin Ben died and Ben’s surprise widow Amaranthus and baby Trevor appeared at his doorstep.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
The Carlos exhibit informs how Moore, who will speak at the museum on Sunday, ultimately forgave the soldier.
—Isadora Pennington, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Each discipline informs the next with her signature curiosity and expressive energy.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
And many have speculated that Netflix’s vast trove of data informs certain narrative habits on its shows (cliff-hangers to encourage bingeing, for example, and frequent restating of plot points to engage viewers distracted by their phones).
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informs
Verb
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Karim just talks to the camera about elephants in a conversational tone.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Karim simply talks to his camera in a conversational tone about the elephants at the San Diego Zoo.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Rizo tells Ozzy about his Idol, cementing their polycule.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
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The book, being published by Doubleday and Pan Macmillan, tells the true story of Zac Brettler, a London teenager who died under mysterious circumstances in 2019.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After Sugar betrays her, Barbara cuts her friend off for decades, despite missing her deeply.—
Isle McElroy,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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But even this was a poor comparison for sumo’s place in the racial politics of Japan today; boxing, after all, was brought to America from England, while sumo, like Kabuki, is one of Japan’s few expressive institutions whose folklore betrays little trace of outside influence.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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To reduce the chances of snakes around your home, TPWD advises keeping your lawn trimmed low and removing brush, woodpiles, rocks, and debris where snakes and rodents may hide.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Nationwide advises talking to your tax preparer to determine whether this strategy makes sense for you.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Farley sings from a similar vocal register as Isbell.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2026
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The group sings it really well, and our lead is really very good.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a routine step near the end of a flight, the air traffic controller handling approaches into LaGuardia instructs the pilots of Air Canada Express Flight 8646 pilots to contact the airport’s control tower, which will guide them the rest of the way.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Daisy instructs her to focus on making beds and forget the laundry, but Alesia can’t help herself from folding one million towels in the middle of the boat 40 minutes before the guest’s arrival.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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