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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
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Employees increasingly desire feedback and want to know how their specific roles contribute to the company’s overall growth.
—Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Villa Catrine was built in 2024 and its decor aligns with the easy, breezy vibes of the island where stylish Athenians and in-the-know travelers spend their holidays.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Here's what to know about the White House meeting, and what Trump had to say about the Artemis II astronauts as NASA's moon program heats up.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Employees increasingly desire feedback and want to know how their specific roles contribute to the company’s overall growth.
—Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to authorize a partnership with the Mexican Consulate to provide immigrants with additional know-your-rights information and, potentially, legal resources through an existing county program.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Villa Catrine was built in 2024 and its decor aligns with the easy, breezy vibes of the island where stylish Athenians and in-the-know travelers spend their holidays.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know
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Brown doesn’t need social media to understand the opportunity at his fingertips.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the 1950s, Walt Disney understood that Disneyland was the necessary lifeline that allowed the Walt Disney Studios to survive the arrival of television.—
Roland Betancourt,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Meadows told the lawmakers how painful all the delays were and about the suffering Cindy experienced in her final moments alive.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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During each flight, payloads can experience a short window of microgravity that lasts just over two minutes.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The victim, who hails from the same town as Wick, had also come to see the show and was hanging out with the rapper beforehand at a party in Wick’s nearby rental, the affidavit said.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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These events reverberate around the world, especially among Jews who see themselves as being part of a transnational community.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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This story was updated to add more information.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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But the information you’ve been given suggests that further investigation is needed.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Given the risks and the uncertainty around all aspects of the war, Kashkari said the Fed may even have to raise rates.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Plummer even had time to throw, as the offensive line held up in protection and kept the quarterback upright then entire game.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Federally recognized, the Monacans remain among the few American sovereign tribes still occupying land in their ancestral homeland.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Long before European arrival, Indigenous peoples across what is now the United States recognized the plant by its distinctive aroma and incorporated it into systems of medicine.—
Kari Traylor,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2026
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That item was expected to undergo testing.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Each robot undergoes over 80 functional tests, including stress and burn-in exercises such as squats and jogging, to eliminate early failures.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Libras can be superficial because the sign is ruled by Venus, which appreciates beauty, as Sarah calls Bonnie out for after her surgery.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Thyme is another plant that doesn't appreciate moisture or humidity.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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“Know.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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