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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In the letters that Wilson collected, there are countless appeals to God, prayers for help and understanding and prayers of thanksgiving for strength and mercy.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026 -
In some cases, scientists have a minimal understanding of those regional species.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Still, the answer to treating PMOS isn’t just patients knowing what to look for and what to do, experts say.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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The two have since built an unspoken connection, each knowing when the other is feeling especially bogged down by the conflict.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Witnessing her mentally ill son lose his life in front of her was a tragedy beyond comprehension.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Immersive reading combines audiobooks with physical books, boosting comprehension, retention, and focus.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The study creates new criteria for deciphering old dice and allows archaeologists to further explore how games have evolved over time, researchers say.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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The clicks are part of a growing sperm whale phonetic alphabet that researchers at CETI are deciphering.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kerr has reached an agreement in principle on a two-year contract to continue coaching the Warriors, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.—
Janie McCauley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Time to test your knowledge with the Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for May 3 to 9.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Hard sci-fi, meanwhile, leans into the fact that life evolving on other planets, under different conditions, and across different stretches of time will almost certainly take on forms so different from ours that comprehending them would be like imagining a new color.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
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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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Economists said the perception of steady growth has masked underlying structural issues that can easily compound.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Rahm, though, is keenly aware of the perception.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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An intimate gathering of filmmakers, executives, and financiers, featuring the Honours presentation recognizing Crystine Zhang with the Vanguard Award for her leadership in advancing independent filmmaking and culture-forward storytelling across the global film landscape.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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But that wouldn’t come close to recognizing their value.—
Chris Smith,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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“Grokking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grokking. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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