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as in talks
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 tells
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 informs
This commitment to deeper learning not only broadens his understanding of leadership but also informs his approach to developing training programs.
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Janine MacLachlan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
An icon and a disfigurement Funk, 54, said that even as the monks strive to remain separate from ordinary life in Chicago, the city also informs and reflects the spiritual work that goes on in the monastery.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 20 Oct. 2024
The two go back and forth when the officer informs him his license plate missing − but as the two look to the bumper of the car, blood drips out of the trunk.
—Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Despite the subject matter of the play, and how four specific periods of time in the life of James informs the friendship arcs of Matt and Shawn, the entryway for an audience into the story does not have to be the actual sport.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
They could also be used to conduct initial assessments by scanning a patient’s body, identifying areas of tension or misalignment and providing valuable data that informs the treatment plan.
—Dennis Ledenkof, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Another mistake that informs bullish price expectations is the belief that the cost of the marginal barrel of oil or cubic foot of natural gas sets the floor price, and that the most expensive barrel is the marginal barrel.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Sung's research has informs conservation actions locally and globally.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Oct. 2024
But then Reuben Hills shows up and informs Mad he was left by their dad 30 years ago, and he's hired a detective to track him down — not to mention a string of other half siblings.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Janine MacLachlan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
An icon and a disfigurement Funk, 54, said that even as the monks strive to remain separate from ordinary life in Chicago, the city also informs and reflects the spiritual work that goes on in the monastery.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 20 Oct. 2024
The two go back and forth when the officer informs him his license plate missing − but as the two look to the bumper of the car, blood drips out of the trunk.
—Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Despite the subject matter of the play, and how four specific periods of time in the life of James informs the friendship arcs of Matt and Shawn, the entryway for an audience into the story does not have to be the actual sport.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
They could also be used to conduct initial assessments by scanning a patient’s body, identifying areas of tension or misalignment and providing valuable data that informs the treatment plan.
—Dennis Ledenkof, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Another mistake that informs bullish price expectations is the belief that the cost of the marginal barrel of oil or cubic foot of natural gas sets the floor price, and that the most expensive barrel is the marginal barrel.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Sung's research has informs conservation actions locally and globally.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Oct. 2024
But then Reuben Hills shows up and informs Mad he was left by their dad 30 years ago, and he's hired a detective to track him down — not to mention a string of other half siblings.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informs
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This tells you what the words have in common.Kris Holt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Siegel's segment, Stowaway, tells the story of a young conspiracy theorist who heads to the Mojave Desert to document sightings of lights in the sky.Simon Thompson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The State Department advises against travel to Haiti, which is still in the midst of violent political turmoil.Jay Blackman, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The new Army regulation also advises soldiers to steer clear of foods containing poppy seeds due to the risk of failing drug screenings.Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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That piece of paper instructs us to pay it forward and boo someone else, all in secret of course.Melissa Willets, Parents, 14 Oct. 2024
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In suits brought by customers, Tesla can shift liability by pointing out that their user manual instructs drivers using Autopilot and FSD to remain alert and in control of the vehicle, with their hands on the wheel at all times in case human intervention is required to avert a crash.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Informs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informs. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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