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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
Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
Styled, as always, by Danielle Goldberg, the mini dress reads like a knowing sequel.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Michael Salfino, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The level of supervision gives parents a chance to rest easy, knowing that their kids are in good hands.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Rusty and Barbara exchange a knowing look, suggesting the horrific truth bubbling beneath the surface will forever haunt their family.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
Styled, as always, by Danielle Goldberg, the mini dress reads like a knowing sequel.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
But what’s not lucky is knowing where the luck is and planning for it.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The level of supervision gives parents a chance to rest easy, knowing that their kids are in good hands.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowing
Adjective
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Stamos-Buesig was aware at the time that Knox had recently been convicted of stealing money, but thought only a few thousand dollars had been taken.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Wexner’s attorneys told prosecutors Epstein owned a property about a half mile away and that Wexner’s security team was not aware of any inappropriate incident occurring on the Wexner property.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And my initial job and focus was working for the chief digital officer at the time who was a really smart guy.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The long-standing challenge of smart fibers For years, researchers have tried to make smart fibers—materials that change shape when exposed to electricity, light, heat, or changes in acidity.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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At the same time Chew is conscious of the recent vibe shift that weight-loss drugs are contributing to.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
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Everybody’s conscious of price and the fashion industry is in a bit of chaos.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In a world often focused on visibility and performance, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Vintage presents a considered vision of modern perfumery, one that values intimacy, familiarity, and the profound human experience of scent.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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As odd as their arrangements can be, Bryan’s songs benefit from a robust, considered production.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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An easy place to start is by understanding warm and cool colors, which have different attributes.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Hetzel’s contributions to the documentation and preservation of Imperial County history cannot be understated, acting as a valuable resource into understanding the truth of county infrastructure, development and industry.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Your job is to decide what your child is experiencing.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Both hikers were treated for hypothermia and one of the hikers was also experiencing a diabetic emergency.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Around back-to-school time every August, health providers in Dallas are used to seeing lines of patients out the door to get routine immunizations, Huang said, but not this year.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Daughter #1 will not communicate with #2 and won’t even acknowledge her new baby and even seeing a photo of the baby can set her off.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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When the Aztecs returned for preseason drills this year, the four sophomores were also the four most experienced returning Aztecs on the roster.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Despite having the latest safety gear and being in a group of other experienced riders, as well as the assistance of an off-duty Truckee fire department medic, who performed CPR, Thomason did not survive.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Knowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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