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
Glasner and Daichi Kamada were integral with their know-how in the first leg, but Shakhtar’s European muscle memory is significant.
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Just be aware that the carbon steel and 70/30 bevel require a bit more know-how than your average chef’s knife.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
For many of these young states, the fair was the largest gathering anyone had ever seen — a place where pioneer pride met practical know-how.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
For Robb Report and The Vault, Heald and her team will deploy their connections and know-how on a custom adventure that’s any Amanjunkie’s dream.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Just be aware that the carbon steel and 70/30 bevel require a bit more know-how than your average chef’s knife.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
For many of these young states, the fair was the largest gathering anyone had ever seen — a place where pioneer pride met practical know-how.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
For Robb Report and The Vault, Heald and her team will deploy their connections and know-how on a custom adventure that’s any Amanjunkie’s dream.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know-how
Noun
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The employees’ union interpreted this initiative as an assault on local and subject-matter expertise.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Andrée said more than seven in 10 consumers, globally, believe AI usage actually increases their desire for human expertise and creativity.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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There is a desire for better center play, true lob threats who mimic the skills of Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II (with cleaner injury histories).—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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In March, Sharon Ofek, a superintendent in Carmel, California, praised the software’s math lessons for teaching problem-solving skills rather than memorization of formulas.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The experience is still going to sell to a lot of people who can afford it—I’m getting the college experience, the frats, the football.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Shaina Montiel says her mother stills cries thinking about her harrowing experience with hantavirus at age 5, which, according to the CDC, can have a fatality rate up to 38%, depending on the type of syndrome caused by it.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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“Know-how.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know-how. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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