: useful information concerning a subject of interest (such as an enemy) : intelligence
Fresh and accurate intel would result in successful operations.—
Darryl Young
Darryl YoungThe airlines crave intel on your food allergies, your tolerance for G-forces and your propensity for air rage.—McKenzie Funk
—often used before another nounMcKenzie Funkintel data
an intel briefing
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Rosario also tried to leak intel to the Nassau County D.A.’s office’s organized crime unit to shut down rival ambling parlors, according to the feds.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2025
In August 2021, intel on Hamas’ military wing described the plan for a large-scale attack on Israeli communities and military outposts surrounding the Gaza Strip.
—Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
Follow her for the most up-to-date intel on where to travel, what to drink and where to dine.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Several front-office members and a few coaches have also arrived to help conduct interviews and gather intel ahead of both the draft and free agency.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
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John Annese, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2025
In August 2021, intel on Hamas’ military wing described the plan for a large-scale attack on Israeli communities and military outposts surrounding the Gaza Strip.
—Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
Follow her for the most up-to-date intel on where to travel, what to drink and where to dine.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Several front-office members and a few coaches have also arrived to help conduct interviews and gather intel ahead of both the draft and free agency.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Intel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intel. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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