as in to know
to have a clear idea of
the philosopher's claim that we can never cognize—in a fundamental sense—anything
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Recent Examples of cognize
As a social networking platform, individuals should cognize the importance of having a fully complete and impressive profile.
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Robin Ryan, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2022
Robin Ryan, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cognize
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That gap can cause marketing to keep optimizing based on CPC or CPL without knowing which leads actually move forward in the funnel.—
Ron Browning,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Rest assured, no one knew this kind of flood was coming.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
7 July 2025
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With millions of followers across Instagram, TikTok and Substack, the platform is positioned towards helping young people better understand the news, with regular free newsletters and podcasts.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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But then appeared on the road a living creature whose intent my driver could not understand: a cow.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The idea of having six kids was incredibly exciting but also terrifying to comprehend.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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For Wallace, the surviving children and the rest of their family, the pain is still raw, the grief is strong and the reality difficult to comprehend.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
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For individuals entering the investing space, recognizing the emotional barriers that have held them back is a key part of their success.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Williams underscores the importance of collective action and creative resistance, urging readers to recognize that transformation starts not with the machine, but with the mind, and the communities willing to reimagine what’s possible.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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Imagine walking into your doctor’s office feeling sick – and rather than flipping through pages of your medical history or running tests that take days, your doctor instantly pulls together data from your health records, genetic profile and wearable devices to help decipher what’s wrong.—
Turgay Ayer,
The Conversation,
11 July 2025
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Throughout the 20th century, as ruins plunder shifted to protecting the cliff dwellings, archaeologists tried to decipher the remnants and make amends with the descendants, while understanding the ancient situation that prompted this mass migration.—
Mike Bezemek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
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At Holland State Park, which is run by the state and hasn’t seen lifeguards in three decades, there’s talk among Park Township officials of implementing a lifeguard pilot program.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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Some spots of fire east of the freeway were seen, along with south of Lindbergh Hill, the team said.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
20 July 2025
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To harvest, grasp a cherry with your fingers and pull it free from the tree with a gentle, twisting motion.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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The boy, too young to grasp the danger, was playing and laughing; a fleeting moment of innocence, juxtaposed against the backdrop of war.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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With no previous experience using a spin scrubber, our tester also appreciated its simple and intuitive design.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Youngman also appreciated the ease of cooking thanks to premade sauces, stocks, and herb blends—and precut vegetables.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 July 2025
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“Cognize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cognize. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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