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as in aware
having inside information
exchanged a knowing look with her business partner during the sales presentation
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2
as in smart
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment
knowing movie producers do not invest their own money in their risky ventures
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as in conscious
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
a knowing waiver of his rights
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as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
with knowing equivocation, the witness responded to the question without really answering it
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as in understanding
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 experiencing
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
knows full well how nerve-racking it can be to speak in public
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as in seeing
to have a clear idea of
I think I know what you're trying to say
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Recent Examples of knowing
Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
When the emails eventually came out, it was revealed that Donald Trump Jr. was a knowing and enthusiastic participant.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 25 Apr. 2025
Adam B. Vary, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Far from being dead, reunions exist now in a zone of distortion, a weird gray area in which many people feel obligated to go without quite knowing why.
—Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Laughter and knowing nods followed from the rest of us.
—Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
When the emails eventually came out, it was revealed that Donald Trump Jr. was a knowing and enthusiastic participant.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
There’s a piece in knowing that there are certain things that are beyond you.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Far from being dead, reunions exist now in a zone of distortion, a weird gray area in which many people feel obligated to go without quite knowing why.
—Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowing
Adjective
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Two days after becoming aware of it, Christianson met with the police, who were pessimistic on whether the city would be able to get its money back.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Partnerships With Purpose & Impact Partnerships have been a loyalty staple for decades, but the newest wave is more context-aware.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And that's not even counting any of the wholly original new shows this fall that are smart, gripping and exciting.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Elena Linari is a smart defensive signing, too.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This look is perfect for landing in a style-conscious city like Paris or Chicago and hitting the ground running without needing a quick change in the airport bathroom.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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As Americans grow increasingly more health-conscious, many are looking for substitutes for certain foods and additives that researchers have deemed less-than-stellar for your longterm health.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Maybe the slower, more considered pace of life is exactly what is required to create a more sustainable place, and a more sustainable future.—
Emma John,
AFAR Media,
20 Aug. 2025
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At a time where equality is treated as an imposition on the other, Claire’s careful and considered story feels more relevant than ever.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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When inquiring about a networking organization, understanding the differences among the most prominent categories could further inform a business owner’s decisions.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Romer's endogenous growth theory provides a fascinating lens for understanding AI inference costs by treating knowledge and ideas as non-rivalrous goods with unique economic properties.—
Anjana Susarla,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The online focus on masculinity comes at a time when study after study shows young men in America are experiencing unprecedented levels of loneliness, fatigue, depression and suicide.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Southwest is experiencing an ongoing 30-year drought.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His reaction to seeing his name on topping a list of creators who influence a billion dollar industry?—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Corr appeared to have knowledge of the victims daily routines and would make comments about ‘seeing them soon’.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Before Park came in, United had signed just two players, albeit two highly experienced Champions League individuals in Sweden’s Julia Zigiotti Olme and Fridolina Rolfo.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But placing unfinished or untested writing in front of the eyes of other experienced and respected writers actually takes courage.—
Beverly Gologorsky
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Knowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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