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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
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
Even giants like Kodak and Blockbuster knew transformation was needed.
—Janesh Janardhanan, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Leslie Glass Leslie, Roberta’s sister-in-law, overshadows her every word and thought with gossip and the need to be in the know.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Reedus is well known for playing Daryl Dixon in The Walking Dead.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
Even giants like Kodak and Blockbuster knew transformation was needed.
—Janesh Janardhanan, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
Locals and travelers in the know have long recognized the area's beauty, but Ritz-Carlton planted the region’s first international five-star flag here in 2020.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Leslie Glass Leslie, Roberta’s sister-in-law, overshadows her every word and thought with gossip and the need to be in the know.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know
Verb
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Fox News Digital understands that As Ever, which is supposed to be an extension of Meghan’s past lifestyle blog The Tig, will not be designing clothing.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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How to help people process, understand and live with this to the best of their ability is really the key to having the best quality of life.—
Michelle Riba,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As more than 100 wildfires burn across Florida, much of the state is experiencing a drought.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Just a week before tens of thousands of Super Bowl visitors flocked to the city for football's biggest night, neighborhoods across downtown New Orleans experienced yet another boil water notice due to frequent water treatment energy surges and outages.—
Kati Weis,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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From New York to Hollywood and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to Comments Stars have been everywhere this week.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Sey, who saw an opening in the market for a brand that speaks out on behalf of females everywhere, noted that no other athletic label is doing what XX-XY Athletics sets out to accomplish.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Individual states may have additional requirements, so contact your state’s driver’s licensing agency online or in person for additional information or assistance.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Board chair Yong Sin Shin provided the quotes and information to Kim.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The movie set, like all others, should have only had blanks on hand, but somehow a number of live rounds made their way to the location and one such bullet ended up in the gun that went off as Hutchins and Baldwin lined up a shot in an old church.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Choose your battles wisely—some arguments aren’t worth winning (or having).—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Modular space existed, but the application has accelerated as corporations, school districts and builders recognize the efficiency and expense benefits.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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While at the event, George was recognized for his work with the Pope's arts foundation, Scholas Occurrentes, and was presented with the Olive Medal of Peace.—
Lori A Bashian Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The helicopter destroyer is undergoing conversion into Japan's first aircraft carrier since World War II.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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The landscape of network security is undergoing a significant transformation.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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While urbanites gaze at Jaffe’s monumental canvas, naturalists may appreciate Reyes with Leon Tovar Gallery (Stand 366).—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Those individual developments are characteristic of a group that appreciates feedback.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Know.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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