Thesaurus results for INFORMATION

information

noun

ˌin-fər-ˈmā-shən

Definition of information

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 This ambiguity from different agencies creates an information vacuum, fostering misinformation and eroding public trust. — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 On Sunday morning, an officer said he was not authorized to share information about the investigation. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026 All visitors should check the park's Key Hiking Messages and Alert & Conditions webpages for the latest information. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026 Lanterns wastes little time explaining this backstory ad nauseam and instead creates an immediately inviting dynamic between him and Hal, who comes to him demanding information on Manhunters. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for information

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Noun

Verify the numbers, name the next step, and let clear facts make the agreement feel safer for everyone involved.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
The lawsuit says the decision was unlawful, unsupported by facts and inconsistent with the military’s past praise of Claude.

— Reuters, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026

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Once at the station, the Plug & Charge feature of the Volkswagen app starts the charging immediately and automatically once the cable is connected, no need to enter any additional info.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
When asked to comment, the company reiterated the info from the SEC filing.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

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Like all other alumni interviewed for this story, one of the first things Oberlander mentioned about her love for Killian was athletics — football games in particular.

— Austin Horn August 29, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Your stories are a great reminder of what sports teaches high school students about life.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

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