1
as in to talk
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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2
as in to tell
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 inform
According to a source with knowledge of the matter, who, like all in this article, wishes to remain anonymous to protect relations, Earps informed Wiegman of her decision to retire in April, but the England boss asked her to reconsider.
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Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Anane’s worldview and writing are deeply informed by growing up in the two wildest places on Earth: Papua New Guinea and Las Vegas.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 May 2025
He’s created multiple consumer guides that inform readers about reward redemption, travel maximizing, and consumer value opportunities.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Sources informed the outlet that there are no current plans for characters from the original series to appear on Wisteria Lane.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 29 May 2025
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Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Anane’s worldview and writing are deeply informed by growing up in the two wildest places on Earth: Papua New Guinea and Las Vegas.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 May 2025
He’s created multiple consumer guides that inform readers about reward redemption, travel maximizing, and consumer value opportunities.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Sources informed the outlet that there are no current plans for characters from the original series to appear on Wisteria Lane.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inform
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This is a poor day to talk to parents, bosses, authority figures and the police about anything important.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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At one point, Chris Rock’s character, Rufus, is talking to Bethany about the difference between having a belief and having an idea.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2025
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Burt Reynolds told Business Insider in 2016 that, like Pacino, he was offered and turned down the part.—
Mike Miller Published,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Duties include analyzing client requests, advising on strategy and managing a team of professionals.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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First, start with shattering functional silos, the researchers advise.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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But the next stage involves AIs which can perform specific actions, whether booking airline tickets or designing software, when instructed.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
5 June 2025
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An immigration attorney told ABC7 that individuals received a text instructing them to appear for a routine case review in the South Loop, only to be detained shortly after.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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“Inform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inform. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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