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as in aware
having inside information
exchanged a knowing look with her business partner during the sales presentation
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as in smart
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment
knowing movie producers do not invest their own money in their risky ventures
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as in conscious
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
a knowing waiver of his rights
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as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
with knowing equivocation, the witness responded to the question without really answering it
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as in understanding
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 experiencing
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
knows full well how nerve-racking it can be to speak in public
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as in seeing
to have a clear idea of
I think I know what you're trying to say
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Recent Examples of knowing
Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Bound by ironclad nondisclosure agreements, Madison reveals that Facebook leadership was well aware of the platform’s harmful effects on teens — and its knowing proliferation of misinformation, which contributed to acts of political violence.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
Brian Tuite, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The first part of this process, however, begins with knowing where mortgage interest rates stand now, as of May 20, 2026.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 20 May 2026
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Adjective
His exaggerated blowing of the candle got a knowing smirk from Kate Middleton as the family attended the Christmas service at at Westminster Abbey in 2023.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Bound by ironclad nondisclosure agreements, Madison reveals that Facebook leadership was well aware of the platform’s harmful effects on teens — and its knowing proliferation of misinformation, which contributed to acts of political violence.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
Connecting them is what shifts you from guessing which behaviors matter to knowing.
—Brian Tuite, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The first part of this process, however, begins with knowing where mortgage interest rates stand now, as of May 20, 2026.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowing
Adjective
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The girls were aware they were being viewed and knew the reasons why; they were made more special than any other and the world wanted to experience such a treasure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Handled well, these interactions can make brands feel more relatable, culturally aware and genuinely fun to follow.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Ladies who lunch at The George cross paths with ladies who launch (startups, that is), men in smart suits are occasionally gala-bound, and creatives on laptops greet locals stopping in for a drink or afternoon tea under the ornate ceilings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Or watch the outdoors from the comfort of your couch with this smart bird feeder that includes a camera and is generously discounted to $20 this weekend.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
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From supportive workplaces to conscious work design While the survey indicates that work remains a contributor to stress and anxiety for some, the data also shows that meaningful progress has been made by employers to support workplace well-being.—
Emma Codd,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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In the time since Tanner's departure, Wendy's has struggled to attract consumers who are increasingly value conscious and has lost market share to rivals McDonald's and Burger King.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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All of this was a considered response to European systems within which a tiny plutocracy had built power and control over land and people, especially through familial inheritance.—
Tyler Green,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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Elizabeth honed in on the importance of the transatlantic alliance during a considered address that came in under 15 minutes.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
27 Apr. 2026
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Younger children may have trouble understanding the idea of a hurricane.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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HowLitt credits Pratt with understanding how to break through with a communications message, something many Democrats do not.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
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The Cubs needed to bring up someone to replace Shaw, who began experiencing discomfort in his back Tuesday.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Busch was coughing up blood and experiencing shortness of breath on Wednesday while getting ready for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Andy Mitten recently re-completed ‘the 92’ — that is seeing a game at all the current football grounds in England’s top four tiers.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Trump had expressed optimism to the Washington Examiner about seeing the bill on his desk this week.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
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In either case, less experienced users are likely to consider the behavior the result of a nuisance bug and have no idea their device is compromised.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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The seas were rough and the wind was picking up late Thursday morning when a team of five experienced Italian divers plunged toward these pitch-black caverns off the Vaavu Atoll, about an hour south by speedboat of the capital Malé.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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“Knowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowing. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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