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as in to understand
to have a practical understanding of
a career diplomat who knows several languages a fan who really knows baseball
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as in to see
to have a clear idea of
I think I know what you're trying to say
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as in information
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Recent Examples of know
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The decision meant companies could easily bill for what are known as peer support services, which are designed to help clients follow a treatment plan; these can be provided by staff who complete a 30-hour training course.
—Alex Acquisto, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Holly Andres, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
The Fouquet’s space is already making waves in the neighborhood’s high-end dining scene, and all are sure to be a destination for locals and in-the-know visitors alike.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Not the movie star, the standup comedian that everybody knows around the world.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The decision meant companies could easily bill for what are known as peer support services, which are designed to help clients follow a treatment plan; these can be provided by staff who complete a 30-hour training course.
—Alex Acquisto, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
The egg hunt, for ages 12 and younger, was a draw for savvy parents in the know about the sanctuary.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
The Fouquet’s space is already making waves in the neighborhood’s high-end dining scene, and all are sure to be a destination for locals and in-the-know visitors alike.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know
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Clark said college students entering the job market today have to understand how to analyze and connect information across many disparate disciplines.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Researchers will also compare piRNA levels in blood with levels inside tissues to better understand how these molecules function.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Speier, who entered politics by first working as a congressional aide and experienced harassment from a supervisor, said that part of the problem in Congress is that members are given wide latitude to run their offices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In that process, the claimant must prove the damage was caused by the species and also has a duty to mitigate the harm experienced.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
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In the trailer, the Wicked Oscar nominee can be seen in the hot seat, continuing the Focker family tradition of being interviewed while strapped to a lie detector test.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The plan is for Maton to throw off a mound during the upcoming homestand and see where that leads.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The threats vowed to release the sensitive personal information of tens of millions of students -- some as young as 5 -- if PowerSchool didn't pay nearly $3 million in cryptocurrency.—
Mike Levine,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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How many of those parents return for their children is unknown — the state does not track that information.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Oscar Tshiebwe had 29 points and 17 rebounds for the Jazz, who ended the season losing 11 straight road games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Marla Mindelle, Melissa Barrera, Jim Parsons, and more have a blast on the high seas.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations was among the outside groups that did not recognize Myanmar's elections after most opposition groups were excluded and dissent was tightly restricted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Islamabad also has a deep relationship with Saudi Arabia and is cozy with Iran, which was the first country to recognize Pakistan following independence in 1947, with the two neighbors sharing a 560-mile border and deep historical, cultural, and religious ties.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
9 Apr. 2026
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Kolasinski added that Hernandez underwent a medical procedure, but the family doesn't know his condition.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In other words, the solution to the problem of the past hypothesis puzzle, or why the Universe possessed a low-entropy state at the start of the hot Big Bang, is because the Universe underwent a period of cosmic inflation.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Apr. 2026
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Free, but registration is appreciated.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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This navy Continental Carry-on Luggage blends durability with smart design details that frequent travelers will appreciate right away.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Know.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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