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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
Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
But here, in British Columbia, this veteran from Kharkiv region is already known as a man of a strong spirit.
—Yuriy Zaliznyak, ABC News, 4 May 2025
Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
While the campaign marks Johnson’s first major fashion partnership, anyone who’s followed her knows style has always been part of her DNA.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Yet while details about the car are plentiful, less is known about the movie, although its authentic portrayal of track competition has already been well publicized.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
But here, in British Columbia, this veteran from Kharkiv region is already known as a man of a strong spirit.
—Yuriy Zaliznyak, ABC News, 4 May 2025
Noun
Roerig's character was Elena Gilbert's (Nina Dobrev) first love, and one of the only humans in the know about the supernatural activity in Mystic Falls.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
While the campaign marks Johnson’s first major fashion partnership, anyone who’s followed her knows style has always been part of her DNA.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know
Verb
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And most key is that Abby is part of something much larger, which Ellie and Dina do not understand going into this at all.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Readers understood the necessity of balancing discretion and seduction, subtlety and audacity.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Attendees also will also experience a special musical performance by the Raging Grannies, a group known for their lively spirit and songs for justice.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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Her sincerest wish is to share the delight she’s experienced working with fruit trees and gardens.—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Back to battle once again for their lives and a giant cash prize, the wordless preview sees contestants facing a series of high-stakes situations, involving guns, fists and an ominous giant gumball machine.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Southern Baptist churches lost more than a quarter-million members nationwide in 2024, the 18th straight year of decline, but saw baptism and attendance numbers rise.—
Frank E. Lockwood,
Arkansas Online,
10 May 2025
Noun
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And like all public media outlets, we were built on a promise: that all people — regardless of income, geography, or background — deserve access to information that informs, educates, and inspires.—
Mark G. Contreras,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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The neocortex is organized into six layers of neurons, which receive sensory information from other parts of the brain, process it, and send it out to regions that determine our behavior and reactions.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Choose your battles wisely—some arguments aren’t worth winning (or having).—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Elsewhere, Colorado does have strict policies in place for its athletics Hall of Fame.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Because a number of the most successful photo studios were based in Los Angeles, photographers could choose from a large and constantly replenishing population of young men anxious to be recognized, to be chosen.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
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Black men read the room, recognizing the power dynamics clothing signaled, and began making their involuntary uniforms their own.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Verb
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McKinsey found that 82% of leaders say their organizations have had to undergo significant strategic or operational changes in the last two years to stay competitive.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Ronin spent nearly a year undergoing meticulous training, using pureed avocados and bananas as a reward, in Tanzania before being sent to Cambodia in 2021.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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During this time, biologists also began to appreciate bird intelligence, starting with their studies of Alex, an African gray parrot who could count and identify objects.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
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Cucumbers need lots of water, but your rosemary, lavender, and thyme will not appreciate the moisture.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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“Know.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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