as in expertise
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
you'll gain some practical know-how in this auto mechanics class
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Recent Examples of know-how
During Saturn and Pluto’s sextile, your cautious 8th house and your stolid 6th house combine delicate topics with practical know-how.
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2026
Regional sports networks that handled the technical know-how of producing and distributing games across a home team’s market have largely collapsed.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
One of Davis’ greatest assets was his position as lieutenant governor; that currency — incumbency and government know-how — no longer trade at the same high value.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
The United Kingdom assesses that Iran had not only transferred Shahed drones to Moscow for use on the battlefield in Ukraine but also production know-how to Russia, which has helped Iran refine its drone warfare.
—Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2026
Regional sports networks that handled the technical know-how of producing and distributing games across a home team’s market have largely collapsed.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
One of Davis’ greatest assets was his position as lieutenant governor; that currency — incumbency and government know-how — no longer trade at the same high value.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
The United Kingdom assesses that Iran had not only transferred Shahed drones to Moscow for use on the battlefield in Ukraine but also production know-how to Russia, which has helped Iran refine its drone warfare.
—Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know-how
Noun
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Local expertise is indispensable.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Course correction is coming, with the board and Brittin, himself lacking editorial credentials, committed to hiring a deputy director general with content and journalism expertise.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While your expressive nature loves the spotlight, group work is currently the ideal way to showcase your skills without accidentally bragging.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The program focuses on traffic, bicycle and life safety skills for young children.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Every staff member plays the role of concierge and can be tapped for advice, insights, and recommendations, including unique and under-the-radar experiences and tours of the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Some patients wait and see The early experience with the pill hasn’t been smooth for everyone.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know-how. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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