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as in to understand
to have a practical understanding of
a career diplomat who knows several languages a fan who really knows baseball
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as in to see
to have a clear idea of
I think I know what you're trying to say
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as in information
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Recent Examples of know
Logan Hall, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Winger Guro Reiten will have had her Chelsea future in the back of her mind this season, knowing her contract was expiring in the summer.
—Karen Carney, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
Investors and consumers both want to be in the know about the latest brands and trends, but for entirely different reasons.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Alicea goes to church across the street from where the stabbings happened, and knows the community well.
—Logan Hall, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Winger Guro Reiten will have had her Chelsea future in the back of her mind this season, knowing her contract was expiring in the summer.
—Karen Carney, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
Memes, gossip, the latest celebrity beef — the business of being in the know is more lucrative than ever before, and the film industry is capitalizing.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
Investors and consumers both want to be in the know about the latest brands and trends, but for entirely different reasons.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know
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According to IntBot, the robot represents a broader shift toward socially intelligent robots capable of understanding human intent and operating autonomously in real-world environments such as airports, hospitals, and public buildings.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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For them as well as for their families, an easy-to-understand safety feature like an airbag will give them peace of mind as well.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Mar. 2026
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According to the report's findings, 86% of respondents reported experiencing illness or workplace accidents, including heat stress and pesticide exposure.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Sanctions on Russian exports added pressure to a market that was already experiencing shortages, pushing prices higher.—
Chloe Taylor,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Melanie Benesh from the Environmental Working Group, which has worked closely with Gabriel throughout the years on his legislation, said if the bill were to be passed, shoppers could see the seals on breads, yogurts, snacks and cereals.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Current did not call upon any of Croix Bethune, Debinha, Lo LaBonta, Michelle Cooper, and Ellie Bravo-Young in the starting lineup, as Armas opted for rotation given a road trip that sees KC play three games in seven days.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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In fact, 1 in 4 adults with dental insurance reported costs as a barrier to care, according to a 2023 survey by KFF, a health information nonprofit that includes KFF Health News.—
Blake Farmer,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Former National Counterterrorism official Joe Kent firmly denied having leaked any information when pressed by conservative podcaster Mark Levin.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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When Shahed drones first appeared in autumn 2022, Ukraine had few ways to stop them.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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View this post on Instagram Montijo and Ariston Ripoyla, who is also a b-boy breakdancer, have a passion for art, especially in uplifting local Stockton artists.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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In December, Israel became the first country to formally recognize Somaliland — motivated by the territory’s strategic position along the Red Sea as a potential counterweight to Iran and the Houthis, and framed by Netanyahu as being in the spirit of the Abraham Accords.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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At the heart of it lies a dispute over the Durand Line, which Afghanistan has never formally recognized as an international border.—
Rabia Akhtar,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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That tournament has undergone several critical reassessments.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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At the time of the blaze, the buildings were undergoing maintenance and scaffolding had been erected outside.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Feel free to be direct when pitching in — people should appreciate offers to fetch supplies or spearhead specific tasks.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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There is much to appreciate about manatees.—
Elizabeth Neville,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Know.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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