1
as in wisdom
a body of facts learned by study or experience
the forest ranger shared some of his vast knowledge of the woods with us a knowledge of local customs
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as in literacy
the understanding and information gained from being educated
the purpose of the tests is to evaluate how much knowledge you have gained in a particular subject
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as in awareness
a state of being aware
my knowledge that I was watching a true story made the film more compelling
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Recent Examples of knowledge
Laugh Lines: Test your knowledge of classic New Yorker cartoons.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 10 July 2025
Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously.
—Sally Hoelscher, USA Today, 10 July 2025
And if not, there is also the self-evident truth that the knowledge is there.
—CBS News, 29 June 2025
When the man couldn’t provide police with any identification, the officers took him into custody, a police source with knowledge of the case said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 28 June 2025
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 10 July 2025
Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously.
—Sally Hoelscher, USA Today, 10 July 2025
And if not, there is also the self-evident truth that the knowledge is there.
—CBS News, 29 June 2025
When the man couldn’t provide police with any identification, the officers took him into custody, a police source with knowledge of the case said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowledge
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In over-the-top Cancun fashion, the property boasts a 40,000-square-foot spa, though its deep grounding in the traditional treatments and ancient wisdom of the region gives it purpose and peace.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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As a father, Jonathan seeks to guide his son in the best possible ways, providing wisdom, humor and support whenever needed.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Instead, institutions should integrate practical AI literacy into career-specific programs and lean on strategic partnerships with industry employers.—
Michael Hansen,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The Fort Worth Independent School District is adopting a new phonics program that officials say will further support the district’s mission to turn around its stagnant academic performance and improve its literacy scores.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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Promote awareness and offer training on AI features within your existing platforms.—
Emily Lewis-Pinnell,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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For nearly two hours, participants exchanged ideas on how to raise awareness about the impact of tariffs on small U.S. manufacturers.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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That input bridges the gap between operational expertise and application development, with the bonus of building a continuous improvement engine powered by those who understand the work best.—
Ed Jennings,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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In a way, the dichotomy simply reflects the challenge our team faces each day: Provide news in the moment, with expertise and precision, then add context and depth around important and complicated topics to help readers understand what is happening and why.—
Greg Borowski,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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Free or low-cost learning resources are widely available to them.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Apple spent most of WWDC going over smaller machine learning features, but did not reveal what investors and consumers increasingly want: A sophisticated Siri that can converse fluidly and get stuff done, like making a restaurant reservation.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
4 July 2025
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The victim is smiling before something behind her captures her attention.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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Borden was eventually acquitted of the crimes, but the brutal nature of the murders attracted nationwide attention and contributed to Borden’s place in popular culture.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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The official said that Israel had shared the intelligence with President Donald Trump but was preparing to strike with or without a green light or participation from the United States and that American support was not a condition for Israel’s decision to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities.—
Andrea Mitchell,
NBC news,
11 July 2025
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Suter thrived as a middle-six center in Vancouver, but also has high enough offensive intelligence to complement star players as a top-six winger.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Experts have pointed to a range of factors behind the demographic decline, from gender discrimination in the workplace to the high cost of education.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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With the Panthers continuing to build their culture and locker room chemistry, having four rookies with comparable backgrounds and football educations can’t hurt.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2025
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“Knowledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowledge. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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