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as in reality
the quality of being actual
like other scientists, astronomers deal in the realm of fact, not speculation
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as in case
something that actually exists
once considered a wild fantasy, the Internet is now a fact of everyday life
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as in detail
a single piece of information
a book of little-known facts about famous people
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as in information
facts plural
a collection of factual knowledge about something
after reading the facts on the situation, the president concluded that an outbreak of hostilities was all but certain
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Recent Examples of fact
In fact, many Apple apps that sync data use iCloud by default, such as Contacts, Messages, and Reminders.
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PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
The appellate court reviewed the Tax Court's findings of fact for clear error.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The fact that its nuclear warheads are so close to Ukraine could, in fact, tempt Russia to conduct a false-flag operation on its own storage sites in order to justify a nuclear attack.
—William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
Too many economists failed to account for the fact that, in the U.S., a nearly 50 percent increase in the money supply occurred in the 16 months following early 2020.
—Edwin T. Burton, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
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PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
The appellate court reviewed the Tax Court's findings of fact for clear error.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The fact that its nuclear warheads are so close to Ukraine could, in fact, tempt Russia to conduct a false-flag operation on its own storage sites in order to justify a nuclear attack.
—William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
Too many economists failed to account for the fact that, in the U.S., a nearly 50 percent increase in the money supply occurred in the 16 months following early 2020.
—Edwin T. Burton, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fact
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But that’s the reality for Minnesota at the moment.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
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Despite these realities, hosts of explorers have claimed to have found the legendary ship.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
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That said, there's a compelling case to stick with it.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Most cases have been reported in California (21), Washington (11) and Colorado (10).Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Subscribe now Scores and stats from Orange County games on Friday, Nov. 15 Click here for details about sending your team’s scores and stats to the Register.OCVarsity sports staff, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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Howard was arrested Wednesday in Danville, and reportedly made a statement to police, but authorities haven’t revealed the details of it.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Anyone with information about the shooting can call the Oakland Police Department’s homicide unit at 510-238-3821, or its tip line at 510-238-7950.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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More information on the recount process can be found at sos.state.mn.us/media/2370/recount-guide.pdf.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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In truth, the revenge scheme that nearly ended the life of Nicholas Ravenscroft started with Stephen.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately, there’s no experimental evidence suggesting any truth to this.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Fact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fact. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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