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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
Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2025
The actor is most often recognized for his role as John Locke on Lost, but the fans who know him as Tom Tavner are especially fervent.
—Claire McNear, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Foragers in the know have multiple ginkgo spots around town, but the fruit is relatively uncommon.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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Verb
In this case, he’s made a villainous Predator named Dek, played by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, into the protagonist who pairs with Elle Fanning’s Weyland-Yutani synthetic known as Thia.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2025
The actor is most often recognized for his role as John Locke on Lost, but the fans who know him as Tom Tavner are especially fervent.
—Claire McNear, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
Since The Slow Rush, Tame Impala has continued to bring its music to the masses, and the project now represents a certain flavor of in-the-know cool that attracts ravers, stoners, popheads and everyone in between.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Foragers in the know have multiple ginkgo spots around town, but the fruit is relatively uncommon.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know
Verb
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Adoption accelerates naturally when professionals understand that AI is amplifying their capabilities, rather than replacing them.—
Feon Ang,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Members of the new Agentic Futures Initiative believe lawmakers and officials need to better understand the technology to ensure new products remain interoperable across platforms, private — and secure.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The initial symptoms began in early 2024, when Farrington, 45, started to experience dreadful night sweats.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The enduring legacy of the 1995 film Clueless is currently experiencing a major renaissance, led by its legendary costume designer, Mona May.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But travelers could still see flight cuts even if the government were to reopen next week, as the FAA’s order requires airlines to cancel flights days in advance.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Roaches were seen in the restrooms.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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This story has been updated with additional information.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The company has pilot programs in Singapore, France, Spain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, among others.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Ovechkin now has eight points on the year despite the Capitals’ disappointing start to the 2025-2026 campaign.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The group, mainly millennials and young Gen Xers, grew up in the internet era and recognize how technology can switch up the status quo.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Still, this technology requires careful attention to bias by ensuring AI agents recognize diverse communication patterns fairly and accurately, rather than embedding harmful assumptions.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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At the reception center, deportees undergo health screenings and receive vaccines.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Clyde Sharikova-Sudarma, a local veterinarian who undergoes expensive annual MRIs for an ongoing medical condition, said his premiums could double next year.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That’s an admission that Flyers fans should probably appreciate.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Amazingly, Exposure contestants go through hours of practice and performance each day without ever seeming to tire, and along with the competitive spirit, there’s a real sense of community, with skaters constantly encouraging, applauding, and appreciating each other.—
Lonnie Burstein Hewitt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Know.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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