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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
Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
This was Nouveau Chapeau, a name whispered and sparingly shared amongst cool kids in the know.
—Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025
Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 June 2025
By the time the Sox turned the corner in ’20, those core players were all well known by Sox fans and contributed to the early optimism.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Verb
The city has since become an avant-garde fashion hub—an insider's paradise for those in the know.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
This was Nouveau Chapeau, a name whispered and sparingly shared amongst cool kids in the know.
—Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025
Noun
Celsius is known for its (frankly delicious) energy drinks, but the manufacturer makes caffeine-free hydration packets too.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 June 2025
By the time the Sox turned the corner in ’20, those core players were all well known by Sox fans and contributed to the early optimism.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know
Verb
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The mission’s detailed investigation of Europa will help scientists better understand the astrobiological potential for habitable worlds beyond our planet.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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Agnes understands that the world is not about good and evil and virtue and sin.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
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Experts say these failures indicate that the plane could have experienced a catastrophic loss of hydraulic, electrical or engine power while airborne.—
Mika Gröndahl,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Location: 6001 Destination Parkway in Orlando Take a trip down I-4 to experience the secluded, blissful paradise found at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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And club captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen is first on the list of those the club would like to see leave before the end of the transfer window.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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This creamy, dewy-finish option comes in 13 cheek colors to play with, including the cool-pink hue named Cheeky, seen above.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
26 June 2025
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Simple adjustments such as cropping and rotating worked, but more complex adjustments and filters would strip out the HDR information, resulting in a significant loss of quality.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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For more information and updates on the festival, visit our website and follow us on social media @ESSENCEFest on X, Facebook, and Instagram.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
28 June 2025
Verb
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The couple made an offer immediately, having enough money tied to company stock to afford a downpayment at any time.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
29 June 2025
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The Kissimmee floodplain, which has very few roads even today, was an outlandishly lush and productive wilderness prior to 1961.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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This led to conflicts with horse-riders, but, recognizing that there were more cyclists than horse-riders, the municipality gave bicyclists legal access to horse tracks in the early 1880s.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
1 July 2025
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Every year, The Hollywood Reporter recognizes the town’s best and most influential business managers working behind the scenes to manage the financial lives of entertainment’s most high-profile figures.—
Trey Williams,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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Each patient also underwent 11 hours of psychotherapy.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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The transit provider is currently undergoing a study to improve operations and achieve better rider satisfaction, according to a new release from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
24 June 2025
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For a band that broke up under a cloud of bitterness, Talking Heads still appreciate a good celebration.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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But more importantly thank you for taking the time to appreciate the little things.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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“Know.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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