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as in reasoned
based on sound reasoning or information
the expert's informed opinion persuaded many fence-sitters to get a flu shot
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as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
people who are informed about nutrition have some serious misgivings about this new diet
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as in talked
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 advised
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 informed
Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 25 Nov. 2024
In his capacity as co-chair of the Peninsula Athletic League Athletic Directors, Sell informed Notre Dame that there could be consequences, according to ABC 7.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
Lucy Ford, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
In each of the eight cases that CBS News identified in Sangamon County, officers had been informed that victims were experiencing some kind of mental health or other medical issue at the time of their death.
—Sarah Metz, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Worthy noted that Williams' brother has a CPL and informed officers of both weapons.
—Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 25 Nov. 2024
In his capacity as co-chair of the Peninsula Athletic League Athletic Directors, Sell informed Notre Dame that there could be consequences, according to ABC 7.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
Verb
All the while, authorities were still piecing together what exactly had happened and his family and loved ones were still in the process of being informed.
—Lucy Ford, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
In each of the eight cases that CBS News identified in Sangamon County, officers had been informed that victims were experiencing some kind of mental health or other medical issue at the time of their death.
—Sarah Metz, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for informed
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But there’s no prettier place to become acquainted with some of Canada’s most influential artists: Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven, a collective of landscape painters who rose to fame in the early 20th century with their romantic depictions of Canadian nature.Ingrid K. Williams, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
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The panel, which also included David Cochran, a representative from the aquarium, discussed the film as well as how local organizations and communities can not only become more acquainted with the issues surrounding fisherman and local waterways, but how to play a role in effecting change.Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Cam and Chelsie talked to Makensy about sending Rubina to the jury house, but Makensy pushed back about getting rid of Kimo.David Wysong, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
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Correspondent Lee Cowan talked with Rock and Laufer, and with Jacob's father, Paul, about a remarkable musical odyssey.David Morgan, CBS News, 3 Oct. 2024
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For example, while the candidate vying for university professor or academic dean should apply with a CV, the same professional could be advised to use a résumé for non-academic roles, such as the university’s finance director.Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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During and after their sales push, Microsoft salespeople advised government departments and agencies to remove competing products from their IT lineups to cut costs, saying the Microsoft bundle would render those other products redundant.Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
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In so many ways, Erivo seems built to take on a song like this, not just in terms of hitting the notes but showing the way the song takes the character’s arc to the next logical step.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
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These agents, unlike chatbots or copilots, can use logical reasoning and higher-level decision-making to carry out tasks, and are considered the next step in AI development.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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In her ruling rejecting Paxton's motion, Soifer said the timetable of the depositions does not warrant an emergency as both sides have been aware of the impending testimony since it was first approved in December.Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Besides maintaining control of one’s own emotions, an emotionally intelligent leader is aware of their team members’ emotions and motivations.Leen Kawas, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Unlike a chatbot, an agent works within the parameters of a process and is told which applications or services to use.Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Allen, 74, told previously PEOPLE that there are more challenges ahead for Catherine on this season of the ABC medical drama.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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The annoyance is really the side effect or collateral damage to a presumably reasonable activity.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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While the Biden administration has made some progress on cybersecurity—establishing a national cybersecurity strategy that includes some reasonable provisions—its overall approach to AI safety through top-down bureaucratic rules remains too rigid.James Broughel, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Being the underdog is a familiar role in Tempe, and this team is no different.Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Training is half-hearted, and employees revert to familiar practices, refusing to fully leverage the new tools at their disposal.Ashar Samdani, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Informed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informed. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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