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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
Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
Dimoldenberg built her career on the art of the awkward celebrity interview, so the idea of one such encounter spiraling into something deeper carries a certain knowing wink for her dedicated fanbase.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
The first trip is mere reconnaissance; the slow and intimate process of knowing a place requires return visits.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Well, with the exception of Candiace, obviously being a Traitor and knowing, but no one really stuck their neck out.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
Dimoldenberg built her career on the art of the awkward celebrity interview, so the idea of one such encounter spiraling into something deeper carries a certain knowing wink for her dedicated fanbase.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Vietnam started against Japan knowing that a three-goal loss would end its chances of qualifying as one of the best third-place teams if Taiwan avoided defeat to India.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
The first trip is mere reconnaissance; the slow and intimate process of knowing a place requires return visits.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowing
Adjective
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Douglas County District Attorney Dalia Racine said in a statement her office is aware of the police investigation into Jada's death but gave no further comment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Observing these conditions helps property managers stay aware of potential risks while repairs are in progress.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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And Tucker is really not smart enough to understand that.—
Will Steakin,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The crowd is a smart mix of stylists, hoteliers, shop owners, restaurateurs, students, tastemakers, and creative directors, alongside the usual magazine editors, museum curators, artists, and gallerists.—
Katherine McGrath,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Ellis made efforts to bring Jack Wilshere back into the academy, wanting that Arsenal connection embedded into the coaching leadership and conscious of the need to reintroduce a winning culture to the academy.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Police said the man was alert, conscious, and breathing when officers arrived.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Nussmeier considered entering last year’s draft but returned to LSU and had a nightmare season that ended with a November abdominal injury.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Credit scores, which impact people's ability and costs to borrow, typically range from 300 to 850, with around 670 and higher considered good.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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This phase diagram, a chart showing how a material behaves as variables such as doping or temperature change, is crucial for understanding how superconductivity emerges.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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However, empowerment also means understanding how scammers operate in the real world.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Brazil’s government announced emergency measures including a national task force to execute arrest warrants, electronic tracking for aggressors and mobile units assisting women experiencing violence.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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East Asia has among the world’s fastest-declining birth rates, with some countries already experiencing overall population decline.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Offensively, the Cowboys were clearly comfortable seeing TCU’s style of defense for a third time.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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Phillips also played a complete season in 2025 after seeing two separate significant injuries end his seasons in 2023 (Achilles) and 2024 (ACL).—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Panthers bring in an experienced tackle The Panthers have reached a contract agreement with former Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Stone Forsythe, a league source confirmed to The Charlotte Observer.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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According to an entry posted Monday on the Bring Charles Home website, family, friends and experienced volunteers will work with the search and rescue teams.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Knowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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