fact
noun
that which actually exists or is the case; reality or truth.
facts
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pluralof fact.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Instead, it’s worth looking at things that seem much more attenuated from the facts of this concrete case.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
Yet even with their widespread presence, scientists are still discovering basic facts about their biology, including how large they can grow and what determines their maximum size.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
“We focus on cases that have been adjudicated … the facts of the case are known at that point.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
"We will examine whether there were any violations of building codes. We intend to conduct a thorough inquiry and gather all the facts."
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
But what if instead of telling the tourists a bunch of polar bear facts, he also talked about the melting ice and the crumbling permafrost and the momma bears losing their dens?
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
