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adjective

ˈnō-iŋ How to pronounce knowing (audio)
Definition of knowingnext
1
as in aware
having inside information exchanged a knowing look with her business partner during the sales presentation

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2
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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knowing

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verb

present participle of know
1
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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2
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
Adjective
Those of us with a penchant for fashion have managed—not without effort—to put aside the knowing glances, caresses, and hugs to take in every detail of the look. — Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 7 June 2026 Life before her diagnosis had been stressful, uncertain, a season of not quite knowing where she was headed. — Ayren Jackson-Cannady, SELF, 29 May 2026
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But hypothetical trades can’t be evaluated without knowing what the return haul would be — and how those players coming back would impact Washington for the remainder of 2026 and into the future. — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Diet is individualized in IBD, and monitoring symptoms could help in knowing if watermelon leads to any problems, especially during a flare-up. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for knowing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowing
  1. aware
  2. smart
  3. conscious
  4. considered
  5. understanding
  6. experiencing
  7. seeing
  8. experienced
Adjective
  • With elite experience and versatility, Cancelo is a bargain signing for Flick and Barça while already aware of how things work at the Spotify Camp Nou tactically and cultureally.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Drivers should pay extra attention while passing through work zones and be aware of all workers and repair equipment.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of aware
Adjective
  • So, too, are the smart shops of Andrassy Avenue, a broad boulevard modeled on the Champs-Élysées, the Franz Litzst museum, and the glorious Hungarian State opera house.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The film introduces 8-year-old Bonnie’s new smart tablet, Lilypad.
    — Tara Duncan, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of smart
Adjective
  • Updating one’s self-image requires conscious effort; left unattended, the mind defaults to its familiar version.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Wazne, one of Berri Brothers’ owners, said using low prices to keep a constant flow of cost-conscious customers helps his business by inflating footfall to the stands’ convenience stores.
    — Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of conscious
Adjective
  • Others have a tight, considered design, especially the islands meant to highlight a specific weapon or gadget.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026
  • Six others are still at large and considered fugitives, including a Caracas TV network mogul who was close to the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez and his successor, Nicolás Maduro, who is being held in a New York jail on federal drug charges.
    — Jay Weaver July 21, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Definition of considered
Verb
  • Order is restored to the kingdom through what is known as the Rumpelstiltskin effect, a term used by psychologists to describe the naming of something in order to create an illusion of understanding it.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Why Boxwoods Turn Brown The key to saving a browning boxwood is understanding why its foliage is fading to begin with, as not all causes are necessarily bad.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of understanding
Verb
  • However, our findings demonstrate the risks faced by populations that are experiencing multiple, compounded hardships.
    — Carina Heckert, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • Duke, WakeMed, Novant and UNC health systems have enough blood on hand and are not experiencing disruptions, representatives told the Charlotte Observer.
    — Eva Flowe July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of experiencing
Verb
  • And the actor believes there is a power in seeing only the before and aftermath of the killing.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • There was the guy Daemon stabbed through the ear, and then the smelly killers Gwayne sniffed out, and now Ser Adrian, who took a knife to the throat within seconds of seeing Aemond.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of seeing
Adjective
  • This trend spans various sectors, not just tech, with employers increasingly seeking experienced workers.
    — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Rooney was open to advice from Shearer and others, but leaned in especially to appraisal and tips from experienced producers.
    — Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
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