slang
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as in info
a report of recent events or facts not previously known received a call from their daughter, who excitedly gave them the 411 on all that had happened to her since arriving on campus

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2
as in scoop
information not generally available to the public a guide that will give you the 411 on what's hot and what's not

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Noun
  • For more info: CBS News GAMES: Candy Land, the game that still hits a sweet spot For the last 75 years, generations have taken turns weaving through a rainbow road, surrounded by all things candy.
    David Morgan July 11, CBS News, 11 July 2025
  • Tickets for all new shows will go on sale July 11 at 10 a.m. local time with full info available on Heart’s website.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Beneath the blazer of her power suit, Queen Letizia wore a white shirt with a rounded, scoop neckline.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 July 2025
  • Inside scoop: Flip-style cocktails are drinks shaken with a base spirit or fortified wine with a whole egg and a bit of sugar.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • We, in collaboration with our partners, store and/or access information on a user's device, including but not limited to IP addresses, unique identifiers, and browsing data stored in cookies, in order to process personal data.
    Walden Green, Pitchfork, 11 July 2025
  • In a letter to security officials at the Minnesota Capitol, Fletcher raised concerns about information sharing between law enforcement and state leaders as a man suspected of shooting lawmakers while disguised as a police officer remained at large in the early morning hours of June 14.
    Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • My tip is to go beyond internet research—personally connect with potential clients to understand their mission-critical needs.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • Have any news tips or story ideas about the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona?
    Raphael Romero Ruiz, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Nolan Arenado of the St. Louis Cardinals has been at the epicenter of rumors for several months, but a full no-trade protection and contract complexities will keep the 10-time Gold Glove Award winner far away from the Bronx.
    Wayne G. McDonnell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • Expect to continue hearing rumors surrounding McLaurin heading towards the start of the 2025 season.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • And yet, Ullmann calls this introspective book a novel, imposing some distance between herself and the story she’s told.
    Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 15 July 2025
  • The book is published with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes.
    Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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“411.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/411. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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