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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
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
In the event of your vehicle hydroplaning, here's what to know:
Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2025
Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Thankfully, Shaq has kept his children, especially his eldest son Shareef O’Neal, close to guide him and keep him in the know about what’s hot and trending for the younger generations, and also what’s no longer popular.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
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Verb
Investigators don’t yet know a motive for the crime.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
In the event of your vehicle hydroplaning, here's what to know:
Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2025
Noun
Managers can stay in the know with quick digestible updates on market and economic trends such as the recent episode on federal funding bill’s market impact and potential phase-out of the penny.
—Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Thankfully, Shaq has kept his children, especially his eldest son Shareef O’Neal, close to guide him and keep him in the know about what’s hot and trending for the younger generations, and also what’s no longer popular.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know
Verb
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These locations offered some refuge from legal risk at a time when the world had yet to understand or accept digital assets.—
Irina Heaver,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But Greene, a serial entrepreneur, says there’s been a missing piece — advanced search that can understand queries that go well beyond the basics of a title or actor.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 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
Verb
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Earlier this month, people in around 16 different states were blessed with the opportunity to see the swirling green, red and purple lights.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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By June 2023, the pair were spotted enjoying several outings in New York City, and the following month, they were seen holding hands outside of Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, Calif., and kissing at Crossroads, a restaurant in West Hollywood.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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In a subsequent exchange on March 3, 2022, a travel assistant sent Khorram flight information for Paul.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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And signing up here may deliver your contact information to a variety of companies that want to market to you.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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
Verb
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Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, said that Russia pushed forward with the Dnipropetrovsk offensive after Ukraine refused to recognize Russia’s territorial gains during the peace talks in Istanbul.—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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The evening will feature performances by the Martha Graham Dance Company and the iconic Lorna Luft, who’ll be recognized for her lifelong dedication to the fight for LGBTQ+ equality and justice.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Jackson Jobe will undergo Tommy John surgery according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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During sleep, your body undergoes multiple processes that support muscle recovery and repair, including protein synthesis, energy restoration, and inflammation control.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
12 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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Parents will also appreciate the show’s thoughtful design: the characters use age-appropriate language, the action is non-violent and imaginative, and the episodes emphasize important social-emotional skills such as communication, responsibility, and friendship.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
16 June 2025
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“Know.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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