in the know

phrase

Synonyms of in the knownext
: in possession of exclusive knowledge or information
broadly : well-informed

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And, as one person in the know told me, rental catchers usually net even less than rental pitchers. Dan Hayes, New York Times, 30 July 2026 In any case, the Parisian inner circle is already in the know, and his enemies were having a field day with it. Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026 Charlotte has a growing reputation as a food city, and there’s no shortage of great dining options for newcomers and visitors, along with people in the know. Evan Moore july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026 Cult classic skin care brand Mario Badescu has been a favorite of New York beauty lovers in the know since 1967, and now the brand is entering a new era with its debut at HSN. Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the know

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“In the know.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20know. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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