as in understood
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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But more than anything, Thomas was among the rare fans in attendance Sunday who understood exactly what professional athletes feel when they are traded, waived, fired, told they are no longer wanted.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
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The psychology behind this obsession One key reason for this fascination is their desire to feel understood and to connect with a broader group of people.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the administration knew the identities of the people in the vessel.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Apart from a few childhood friends, his wife, Rosemary Hobor, knew him the longest, but shares generalizations more than revealing anecdotes.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Those sent on the trip filmed and recorded their upcoming opponents' signs, which Stalions then deciphered.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Metabolism has grown into one of the biggest buzzwords in the wellness industry — a tricky code that, if deciphered, is believed to unlock the secrets of weight loss and overall health.—
Lauren Kim,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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The robot must determine where the object can be safely grasped, whether surfaces will slip or break under pressure, and how weight is distributed.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Supporters remember the painful defeats grasped from the jaws of victory more than easy wins.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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George recognized the uneven fundraising field that remains in the wake of the House settlement.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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He was recognized in the Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category five times between 1995 and 1999.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The trees were cut down, sawed in half, hollowed out and tied back together for the musicians to use.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Sharing this column with other people who play ReHeardle would be appreciated too.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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But if the trend for XXL diamonds continues the engagement ring may transform from something enjoyed publicly to a piece appreciated in private.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Grokked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grokked. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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