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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
Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
But there are a lot of screens used for effects in the show, running up the walls of the theater, moving as giant panels on stage and providing narration from a digital blob — sorta Siri, sorta Tron, sorta all-knowing being.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
The hard part is building systems that make those signals legible to the people who have to act on them — who have to order more stock, shift production, or reposition inventory based on what the model says, knowing that the model is not infallible and that the cost of being wrong is real.
—Karen Koehler, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
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Adjective
Nicolas Cage, in his first live-action television role, plays Ben Reilly, a down-at-the-heels private eye, spiking his morning coffee with whiskey helpfully provided by his knowing secretary, Janet (Karen Rodriguez), and barely scraping by on the occasional divorce case.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
But there are a lot of screens used for effects in the show, running up the walls of the theater, moving as giant panels on stage and providing narration from a digital blob — sorta Siri, sorta Tron, sorta all-knowing being.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Verb
Not everyone who wants you around deserves the privilege of knowing you deeply, Cancer.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
The hard part is building systems that make those signals legible to the people who have to act on them — who have to order more stock, shift production, or reposition inventory based on what the model says, knowing that the model is not infallible and that the cost of being wrong is real.
—Karen Koehler, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowing
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Another way to stay hydrated is to avoid drinking alcohol, because alcoholic beverages cause dehydration and also make people less aware of heat illness symptoms, says Vanos.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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The mayor and the police department should’ve been more aware of the possibility of this happening from previous incidents and prepared for it.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
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Travel costs keep climbing in 2026, and a wellness retreat at home is becoming the smarter way to reset without spending thousands on flights and resort stays.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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There’s also a smart key system with proximity detection, automatic steering wheel unlocking, and seat opening.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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Less a hotel group and more a design-conscious developer interested in sustainable projects.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The sheriff's office says the child was conscious and alert when he was taken to a hospital for evaluation.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 June 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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One useful lens for understanding this landscape divides entities into five main groups based on their primary orientation toward creating value.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Much of the discussion tied back to the importance of giving Afghan immigrants the opportunity to become functioning members of their communities by getting jobs, creating businesses, becoming educated, learning English and understanding the country’s culture.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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From German dudes discovering Waffle House in the Deep South to Japanese fans experiencing chips and salsa overload in Texas, it's been absolutely beautiful seeing the guests of this great nation being exposed to the best parts of our culture stateside.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Russia is experiencing growth stagnation – even recession by some economists’ estimates – as well as rampant business closures and declining consumer confidence, Snegovaya said.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Another patient, David Nurieli, described seeing elderly individuals forced to walk or be carried up three flights of stairs when the elevator fails.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Those concerns were amplified by Marsch only seeing his players every few months before the World Cup.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Ilunga was an experienced player who had won a number of domestic, continental and international titles, including the 1974 Africa Cup of Nations.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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In an exclusive interview with CBS, the attorneys alleged that the teen experienced complications related to anesthesia before having a rhinoplasty at Svelta Plastic Surgery.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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“Knowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowing. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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