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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
Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 June 2025
By the time the Sox turned the corner in ’20, those core players were all well known by Sox fans and contributed to the early optimism.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
This was Nouveau Chapeau, a name whispered and sparingly shared amongst cool kids in the know.
—Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025
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Verb
Celsius is known for its (frankly delicious) energy drinks, but the manufacturer makes caffeine-free hydration packets too.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 June 2025
By the time the Sox turned the corner in ’20, those core players were all well known by Sox fans and contributed to the early optimism.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Noun
The city has since become an avant-garde fashion hub—an insider's paradise for those in the know.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
This was Nouveau Chapeau, a name whispered and sparingly shared amongst cool kids in the know.
—Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know
Verb
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The mission’s detailed investigation of Europa will help scientists better understand the astrobiological potential for habitable worlds beyond our planet.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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Agnes understands that the world is not about good and evil and virtue and sin.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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The cut climbs from No. 10 to No. 9, reaching a new all-time peak on Billboard’s list of the top-selling tunes throughout the U.S. The Wallen/McRae team-up has experienced something of an unusual journey on the Digital Song Sales chart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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And club captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen is first on the list of those the club would like to see leave before the end of the transfer window.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Customers deserve to see where their money is going and why, without the complex legal language.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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For more information on Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority’s preserves and their current and future accessibility features, visit OpenSpaceAuthority.org/accessibility.—
Anne Ferguson,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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CFOs are also speaking to multiple audiences, from boards to tax attorneys to employees, often needing to deliver the same information in various forms.—
Tony Jarjoura,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Verb
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However, it was noted that the victim had a low resting heart rate, dental phobia and had a history of fainting, which the complaint said Watkins did not investigate or document.—
Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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Drew cited that Formula E eco-friendly car racing now has 500 million fans as an example.—
Joan Michelson,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Their relations date back to Pakistan's founding amid the United Kingdom's partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947, with Iran being the second nation after the U.K. to recognize Pakistan's independence.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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The two top performers were recognized as the Sun Sentinel’s Palm Beach water polo players of the year.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Each patient also underwent 11 hours of psychotherapy.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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The transit provider is currently undergoing a study to improve operations and achieve better rider satisfaction, according to a new release from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
24 June 2025
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The yen has appreciated almost 8% against the dollar in the past 12 months.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The multicultural family in Tennessee taught Amy to appreciate Asian cuisine but didn’t know how to care for her Black hair.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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“Know.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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