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
But with a bit of time and know-how, banana peels can be transformed into compost, mulch, or a basic fertilizer to help gardens and houseplants grow better.
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Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
Collectively, the deficiencies identified by interim coach Frank Lampard towards the end of the 2022-23 season and later by Mauricio Pochettino and Enzo Maresca — a collective lack of experience, resilience and know-how — have still been in evidence in the first six weeks of Rosenior’s tenure.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Oprah has visited dozens of countries in every corner of the world, logged miles and miles exploring the United States, and picked up plenty of travel know-how along the way—including wisdom on what to wear.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
But vanishingly few have the equipment and technical know-how for traditional letterpress printing, in which individual letters on wood or metal ‘type’ blocks are arranged into words, inked up and physically pressed onto paper.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
Collectively, the deficiencies identified by interim coach Frank Lampard towards the end of the 2022-23 season and later by Mauricio Pochettino and Enzo Maresca — a collective lack of experience, resilience and know-how — have still been in evidence in the first six weeks of Rosenior’s tenure.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Oprah has visited dozens of countries in every corner of the world, logged miles and miles exploring the United States, and picked up plenty of travel know-how along the way—including wisdom on what to wear.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
But vanishingly few have the equipment and technical know-how for traditional letterpress printing, in which individual letters on wood or metal ‘type’ blocks are arranged into words, inked up and physically pressed onto paper.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know-how
Noun
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Karen's expertise and experience at playing football at the very highest level includes competing in the Champions League final, four World Cups, four European Championships and also for Team GB at the London Olympics in 2012.—
Karen Carney,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Too many readers claim expertise after reading a few popular articles or listening to a podcast.—
Andrea Hickerson,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Schools are beginning to accommodate students with weaker literacy skills and short attention spans.—
Moriah Balingit,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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This interactive area lets kids and adults try football skills, play digital games, and learn about teamwork.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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My demo is High Wealth Adults/Couples 35-65, and families with adult children/multigenerational, interested in food, wine and local experiences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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His experience playing safety and nickel will give Dallas varying looks from play to play over the course of a game, with Locke as a reliable rotating safety when Thompson does play closer to the line of scrimmage.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know-how. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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