as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
the eternal struggle of the human race to grok its place in the grand scheme of the universe
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Recent Examples of grok
The American audience just doesn’t grok soccer’s appeal.
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Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2026
That is, does the average citizen really grok what Altman is saying about the physical manifestation of these mega data centers?
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 25 Sep. 2025
The deluge of casual gamers the Nintendo Wii lured in throughout the mid-aughts could not grok that the Wii U was something new and different.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
An experienced marketer who groks data’s value in the digital age, Goss and I first teamed up to make sense of so many growing number of business models built around monetizing attention and tracking online behaviors.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
That doesn’t grok with previous estimates of the moon’s ice, which suggested a thin layer covering a thick ocean.
—Isaac Schultz / Gizmodo, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2024
Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2026
That is, does the average citizen really grok what Altman is saying about the physical manifestation of these mega data centers?
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 25 Sep. 2025
The deluge of casual gamers the Nintendo Wii lured in throughout the mid-aughts could not grok that the Wii U was something new and different.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
An experienced marketer who groks data’s value in the digital age, Goss and I first teamed up to make sense of so many growing number of business models built around monetizing attention and tracking online behaviors.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
That doesn’t grok with previous estimates of the moon’s ice, which suggested a thin layer covering a thick ocean.
—Isaac Schultz / Gizmodo, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grok
Verb
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When told of his dismissal, Morey was surprised and expressed disappointment but was understanding.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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But, ultimately, at the very top, presidents and provosts are going to have to understand that expertise is their mission.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Did either network know Krakowski was double dipping?—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Sark knows the Texas football team isn't there for academics, or at least, the starters.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The Texas chapter, led by Collins, is dedicated to providing everyday citizens with the necessary insight and structure to comprehend policies discussed in local decision-making.—
William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Even for scientists who study these kinds of disasters, the awe-inducing destruction and power of the Tracy Arm mega-tsunami is hard for the human brain to comprehend.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
Verb
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In corporate news, luxury conglomerate and industry bellwether LVMH reported quarterly sales that missed expectations on Monday as the sector begins to decipher the fallout from the war in the Middle East and its impact on stocks.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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The researchers then deciphered certain traits that were linked to the habit.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Presidents have often recognized and honored the Jewish community within the broader story of America.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Authority grows when your purpose is easy to recognize.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Unlike the thicker grasping fingers typical of primates, the aye-aye’s third digit is extraordinarily slender and highly flexible.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The officer attempted to grasp the steering wheel and depress the brake when Lepe moved to drive away, officials said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Verb
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My mother-in-law has retired her jeans for more than 10 years now and also appreciates comfy, wide-leg travel pants that don’t compromise her look.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Chryssos appreciates having a mainly female cast for the film.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The backstory South America’s largest city sprawls as far as the eye can see with towers and highways, which explains how this part of town (not the most central) has become a hub for meetings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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But drivers wouldn’t immediately see that full amount shaved off their bills under a suspension.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Grok.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grok. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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