1
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
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Pharmacists can now access the tools needed to deliver effective care, stay informed about the latest medical advancements and tailor educational resources to meet each patient’s needs.
—Greg Samios, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre informed reporters that Biden would meet with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Friday afternoon to address the spending bill crisis.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Frank hopes the study will foster more informed discussions about the Act's impacts.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Pharmacists can now access the tools needed to deliver effective care, stay informed about the latest medical advancements and tailor educational resources to meet each patient’s needs.
—Greg Samios, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
Federal employees who would have had their paychecks withheld in the event of a shutdown were informed Friday about the imminent possibility, while the White House assured there was still time to make a deal.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre informed reporters that Biden would meet with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Friday afternoon to address the spending bill crisis.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for informed
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Linklater was very acquainted with the real life story of Gary Johnson.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
9 Dec. 2024
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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
Verb
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Staff from New Hampshire Public Radio talked to everyone, from roadtrippers to small business owners, state park workers, and local university students.—
Natalie Escobar,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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As part of his teaching, the court heard that Westwood talked to one teenager, who was raped, about a masturbation scene from Bridgerton.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Dec. 2024
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In spring 2024, a WTA doctor advised her to undergo a mammogram, before a biopsy confirmed the cancer diagnosis.—
James Hansen,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The products are all past their sell by date, but the FDA advised that consumers check their freezers for the product.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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The policy becomes logical when considering the incubation periods of STDs and how those timelines differ between illnesses.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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In the absence of that, there may be a need for an arbiter, with Igbokwe and Berwick’s boss, Langley, as the logical choice.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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Local reports said Nakai had continued to appear on programs after execs were aware of the situation.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025
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Across the countries surveyed − the U.S., Romania, Hungary, Poland, France, Germany, Austria and the United Kingdom − many people weren't aware of the scope of the Holocaust.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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Sources told Fox 8 that bomb-making materials were found at the rental property.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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In fact, three experts told Newsweek that 2025 will look much the same as 2024 in terms of COVID-19 risk.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The moves alienated longtime shoppers who valued Kohl’s for its quality clothes at reasonable prices.—
Maria Sole Campinoti,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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All of this could have been avoided with any number of reasonable, common-sense approaches to addressing homebuilding on a statewide basis.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Orange County Register,
27 Jan. 2025
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The rhythms of these practice fields are comforting and familiar: pitchers cover first base, infielders take ground balls, hitters take swings off an actual pitcher after a winter of working out in the batting cage.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2025
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This very Bronx tale of teenage pregnancy and inner-city strife can seem familiar in terms of content, but never in terms of form.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Informed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informed. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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