slang
1
as in info
a report of recent events or facts not previously known received a call from their daughter, who excitedly gave them the 411 on all that had happened to her since arriving on campus

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2
as in scoop
information not generally available to the public a guide that will give you the 411 on what's hot and what's not

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Noun
  • Another sneaky tactic is phishing, where scammers trick you into giving away your card info by posing as legitimate companies via emails or fake websites.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Incorrect account info: Sometimes, payments mistakenly can show up as late, or closed accounts may still show as active.
    Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Whitwell was nominated for sports scoop of the year at the 2019 SJAs for breaking Wayne Rooney’s move to DC United.
    Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
  • This limited-edition ice cream will be available in scoops and pints at Smitten’s San Francisco and San Jose locations Jan. 11- Feb. 20.
    Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Anyone with information regarding the death of Houston Jr. are urged to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Jan. 2025
  • This article was updated with additional information.
    Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Acuña says that Cal Fire provides tips for home- and landowners looking to fire-proof their property through landscaping and creating defensible space.
    Hannah Singleton, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Brooke released a statement at the time of her dad's third wedding, choosing to give her side of the story amid rumors of the drama.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
  • The rumor is that activist investors and the great Warren Buffet are circling the company.
    Jim Osman, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • As detailed in his book, Robles grew up with a fraught domestic life, exacerbated when his stepfather walked out on the family.
    Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Disruption of the board follows the board’s 3-1 vote in September to relocate 23 books in the library’s collection, moving 20 to the adult section and placing three behind the circulation desk, the Idaho Statesman previously reported.
    Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 17 Jan. 2025
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“411.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/411. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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