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
Midway through the night, one of the managers reportedly informed the coworker that the bar would need to stay open until 2 a.m.—a significant shift from the 11 p.m. closing time listed on the venue's website for Sunday through Thursday.
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
That will inform many of your decisions and pivots.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Other students have been dismayed by an atmosphere that encourages students to inform on their classmates.
—Adam Geller, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
If feedback leads to changes, such as introducing a simplified claims portal, insurers should inform customers that their input directly influenced these enhancements.
—Meeri Savolainen, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
That will inform many of your decisions and pivots.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Other students have been dismayed by an atmosphere that encourages students to inform on their classmates.
—Adam Geller, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
If feedback leads to changes, such as introducing a simplified claims portal, insurers should inform customers that their input directly influenced these enhancements.
—Meeri Savolainen, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inform
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For the best results, experts recommended talking to your stylist to create a personalized haircare routine.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
27 Mar. 2025
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Kirk Gibson speaks Our Jack Harris talked to Dodgers icon Kirk Gibson recently about Freddie Freeman‘s grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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People close to the situation have told The Times’ Jack Harris that Betts had the norovirus.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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National Border Patrol Council Vice President Hector Garza told Fox News Digital that these videos on TikTok and other social media outlets are nothing new, but feels that the Trump administration is taking the videos seriously and actively working to secure the border.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The affected vehicles include: 2020 to 2021 S90 2020 to 2022 S60 2020 to 2022 V60 2020 to 2022 XC60 2020 to 2022 XC90 2022 V90 Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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After a tummy tuck, you’ll be advised not to lift heavy objects, which places strain on the abdomen.—
Meirav Devash,
Allure,
31 Mar. 2025
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At one point during the convention when support seemed at low ebb, Wilson sent McCombs a note instructing him to withdraw Wilson's name from consideration, but McCombs pocketed the note without taking action.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Stewart said that part of the initiative is a social media campaign instructing individuals to post a picture of themselves wearing the T-shirt or hoodie on Monday paired with the hashtags #EveryoneIsWelcome, #InclusiveIdaho, or #WestAdaSchools.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Inform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inform. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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