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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2
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
Henry Freedland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
While three-year programs are quite common in Europe, Choklat noted how informed many incoming students are compared to other generations.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Netflix’s approach is informed by its experience in movies, where a big event is the coin of the realm.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Why would any politician in his or her right mind wish to confront an informed citizenry capable of breaking down the campaign speeches into their subsets of supporting lies?
—Henry Freedland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
While three-year programs are quite common in Europe, Choklat noted how informed many incoming students are compared to other generations.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
The question is should the Hornets and/or NBA have informed the Heat of the investigation and its results before finalizing the trade?
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Netflix’s approach is informed by its experience in movies, where a big event is the coin of the realm.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for informed
Adjective
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Deliberative democracy is the idea that decision-making and governance are arrived at through thoughtful, reasoned and respectful dialogue.—
Lee Bebout,
The Conversation,
16 Sep. 2025
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In addition to its informative aspects, the event offers numerous opportunities for networking, Manning added, allowing the attendees to become acquainted and refer business to each other.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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Caron became acquainted with NESN’s people during the 1994-95 NHL lockout, during which the network covered a number of the Pirates’ games while the Bruins weren’t playing, including a playoff series involving the Pirates and the Providence Bruins.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The two talked later in the game near the benches.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Nelson, author of 2021’s Boys Enter the House, talked to the friends and family of the victims, as well as some who’d survived Gacy’s crimes, going even deeper on the victims’ stories.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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Affected communities are advised to stay aware of developments, anticipate travel restrictions or power outages, and make preparations for extended periods of severe winter weather.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Anyone who may have eaten the jerky and is concerned about a possible injury should contact a healthcare provider, the USDA advised.—
Jani Hall,
Health,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In terms of strategics, the growing media and entertainment trend of integrating physical park assets into cross-platform media ecosystems makes the industry a logical candidate.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Bipolar disorder involves alternating episodes of depression and mania, a state where thoughts race, impulsive decisions feel logical, and sleep becomes almost optional.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This story retains a hold on people to a degree that most are likely scarcely aware of.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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But lucid dreaming involves metacognition, which is a type of cognitive control in which someone becomes aware of their own thoughts.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Here's what the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, which distributes SNAP benefits, told IndyStar about the impact on SNAP.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
24 Oct. 2025
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After surviving the massacre and making a recovery that surprised even her doctors, Sophia returned home in time to celebrate her upcoming 13th birthday, a family spokesperson told CNN.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The state alleged that Amazon doesn’t go far enough to find reasonable accommodations for employees upon request and fails to consider whether a different accommodation or work location would be a match for an employee who is pregnant or has a disability.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
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Wisconsin law enforcement agencies may use a drone to gather evidence or other information in a criminal investigation from or at a place or location where an individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy if a search warrant is obtained.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Informed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informed. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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