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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
That philosophy informs every technology decision, from AI investments to platform upgrades.
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Peter High, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
And when someone from that organization informs him that no one has printed out the petition he’s supposed to present to the governor in mere hours, he’s just pissed.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
Customer feedback from retail and service teams informs their product enhancements regularly.
—Joao Mendes-Roter, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Vicky explains that Marcos is a scammer and was caught in Buenos Aires, which would explain his return to Bariloche, and informs her that the foundation's land will not be auctioned, but will be returned to its original owners, the Brown family, with Marcos Brown being the only living heir.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
Ted presents the judge with a different affidavit, this time the one the greasy journalist provided them, and informs the court of the DA’s dirty tricks to strong-arm those papers.
—Ayan Artan, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
Each agent, from autonomous drones delivering packages to personal AI assistants managing healthcare schedules, informs and learns from the collective ecosystem.
—Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Many people have a previous hurricane, snowstorm, flood, or heatwave in their minds that informs how their response to current storms.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Latah County Senior Deputy Prosecutor Ashley Jennings wrote in an objection to a motion that prosecutors provided the evidence in the same format it was given to them and that each of their expert witness disclosures informs the defense about the main opinion of the witness’s testimony.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
Peter High, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
And when someone from that organization informs him that no one has printed out the petition he’s supposed to present to the governor in mere hours, he’s just pissed.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
Customer feedback from retail and service teams informs their product enhancements regularly.
—Joao Mendes-Roter, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Vicky explains that Marcos is a scammer and was caught in Buenos Aires, which would explain his return to Bariloche, and informs her that the foundation's land will not be auctioned, but will be returned to its original owners, the Brown family, with Marcos Brown being the only living heir.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
Ted presents the judge with a different affidavit, this time the one the greasy journalist provided them, and informs the court of the DA’s dirty tricks to strong-arm those papers.
—Ayan Artan, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
Each agent, from autonomous drones delivering packages to personal AI assistants managing healthcare schedules, informs and learns from the collective ecosystem.
—Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Many people have a previous hurricane, snowstorm, flood, or heatwave in their minds that informs how their response to current storms.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Latah County Senior Deputy Prosecutor Ashley Jennings wrote in an objection to a motion that prosecutors provided the evidence in the same format it was given to them and that each of their expert witness disclosures informs the defense about the main opinion of the witness’s testimony.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informs
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By Monica Sager Live News Reporter 10 North Carolina Representative Virginia Foxx fell while walking down the marble staircase outside the House chamber, her communications team tells Newsweek.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Unrepentant, a new book by Peter Edwards, tells the story of Campbell—now in his 60s—from his violent upbringing and hard-partying ways, to a relentless dedication to the biker lifestyle.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
4 Jan. 2025
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Continue reading … DO THIS, NOT THAT – Park ranger advises travelers at packed tourist site.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Those that do need to travel abroad should consult an immigration attorney before doing so, the group advises.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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The ninth commandment instructs us not to bear false witness.—
Mark Sandy,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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The other track instructs authorizing and revenue-raising committees to propose legislation that saves, spends, or generates revenues to match the budget resolution’s spending and revenue levels.—
Doug Criscitello,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Informs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informs. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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