as in understanding
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as in knowing
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 Synonyms for grokking
Noun
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This understanding continues to emerge as researchers found another Eastern Han drum in a nearby grave in 1980.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026 -
This Mercury-Mars team-up boosts your 9th House of Learning, potentially kickstarting plans to register for an educational course or book a trip that could expand your understanding.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Our hearts are with his family, former players, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The result can be a level of confidence that allows creators to navigate crowded venues or lean over balconies for the perfect shot, knowing the device remains protected.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Online, every day, we are inundated with evidence of emergencies, crimes, and conspiracies that seem to elude comprehension.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2026
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The program is designed to help readers build fluency and comprehension skills.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Binary neutron stars have long been considered the best bet for deciphering what lurks within.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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When your speech is clear and reliable, no fog, no spin, no quiet evasions, people stop wasting energy deciphering you and start collaborating with you.—
Adam Dietz,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Something could have obscured critical knowledge.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Longevity literacy runs short among American adults, the survey found, and that knowledge gap has dire implications for our retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As for whether comprehending the wiring of the brain really demands techniques from the frontiers of theoretical physics, questions remain.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
13 Jan. 2026
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And only by comprehending the Star Eaters will Ro also comprehend his part in their potential destruction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But because genre storytelling already has to fight to be recognized as art, that perception can tip the scales in a close race.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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That, in fact, is what makes the film original — its perception that for these girls, progressive anger is now inseparable from fashion.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Thank you for recognizing me in this role.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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The judge said the government has undermined its history of recognizing the importance of involving independent experts in setting the national public health agenda.—
Lena H. Sun,
Washington Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Grokking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grokking. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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