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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
Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
Best Hotels & Resorts Hotel Demetria Hotel Demetria has long been the stylish pick for any in-the-know visitor to Guadalajara.
—David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Good thing so many know how to do that.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Those in the know agree that becoming a member of the Divine 9 is typically a monumental experience for us.
—Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
Best Hotels & Resorts Hotel Demetria Hotel Demetria has long been the stylish pick for any in-the-know visitor to Guadalajara.
—David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
She’s known for giving homemade gifts, often adding witty, personal touches.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Good thing so many know how to do that.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know
Verb
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Trade patterns and alliances may shift but great companies understand the importance of rotating across geographies to develop talent for leadership roles.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Lyra’s quest to understand Dust brings her into confrontation with human and other worldly forces who champion moral absolutism over imagination, ignorance over knowledge, authoritarianism over free will and cold, disinterested rationality over empathy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Opponents have accepted at least eight penalties in three straight games, something the Bills haven’t experienced in four years.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The 27-year-old recently experienced the loss of both of his parents within the span of a few months and is speaking publicly for the first time since news of D’Angelo’s death surfaced on October 14 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.—
Essence,
Essence,
15 Oct. 2025
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He has not been seen in public since March, but the investigation of his activities had not previously been disclosed by Chinese authorities.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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More than 60% of European companies cite regulation as an obstacle to investment, and most see it as their biggest challenge overall.—
Jan Hammer,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The dearth of information has repeatedly led to inaccuracies in media reports, and on sanctions and law enforcement lists.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The facility, which had about 80 employees, according to Hickman County Mayor Jim Bates, is about an hour southwest of Nashville, on the Hickman and Humphreys County lines.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Forgery is also about persuasion, and certain forgeries have specific attributes.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Through the tear gas and dust, his family recognized Retes’ car and the veteran decal on his window.—
Nicole Foy,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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The awards ceremony is a first-of-its-kind international gala recognizing excellence across the space industry.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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And the Homeland Security Department has mandated that immigrants be detained while undergoing their proceedings, with such detention as mandatory for those who entered without legal status.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Patriots also have several other Titans alumni on their roster and coaching staff, including edge rusher Harold Landry (who tallied one sack in the win) and backup QB Joshua Dobbs (who delivered a clutch third-down completion while Maye was undergoing a concussion test).—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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For much of D’Angelo’s career, critics seemed to most appreciate his brilliance by way of comparison.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, Harrison appreciates the love and support she's received from the online community, which has only strengthened her desire to continue the series.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Know.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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