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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
Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2025
These are a few of the menu items that will earn you a knowing wink from behind the counter.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2025
Might the oversized love throw pillow be a knowing wink to the Cirque du Soleil show of the same name?
—Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The receptionist watches her leave with a knowing look — there is more to come here.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
At the end of the film, after the town has been destroyed, Death, riding upon the biblical pale horse, passes in front of Hal and his son Petey (Colin O’Brien), giving a knowing, exhausted nod.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2025
These are a few of the menu items that will earn you a knowing wink from behind the counter.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2025
Might the oversized love throw pillow be a knowing wink to the Cirque du Soleil show of the same name?
—Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The receptionist watches her leave with a knowing look — there is more to come here.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowing
Adjective
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Musk’s comment about Bannon returning to prison was made under a post showing Trump’s Truth Social post, indicating that the billionaire is aware of the threat but is choosing not to respond yet.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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But Cane's speedy expansion is likely the biggest reason consumers have become more aware of the brand.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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One of the challenges comes from a fundamental problem in how smart city initiatives are executing the ever-changing digital movement.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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She’s got that great State Farm commercial where everything’s better from the logo – terrific ad, very smart.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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An adult female and a 16-year-old male were also found shot at the location, but were conscious.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2025
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Baseball bats aren't the only thing Colt is good at picking up, and he could be considered environmentally conscious.—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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Working from Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay, Jenkins tries to allay a clunky narrative with his intimate and considered style.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
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That type of resiliency is an admirable trait that McDaniel needs to find a way to carry over to the 2025 Dolphins, which are younger, less experienced, and has a leadership void to fill.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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Apollo The Apollo Go (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is a great scooter for experienced pros and for newcomers.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The Great Replacement is a white nationalist conspiracy theory that claims there's a deliberate plot to replace white Americans with non-white immigrants through immigration and higher birth rates.—
Philippa Pham Hughes,
Time,
11 July 2025
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As Well As Talent In addition to local hiring and open-source opportunities, deliberate investment must be made in infrastructure, policy and support systems.—
Daniel Jebaraj,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Others may receive information and make calculated risks based on circumstances or motivated reasoning.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Though charismatic, Will Derringer, as the US President, is at times very much oblivious to how to run a nation, while Sam Clarke is very calculated, calm, and strategic when their backs are against the wall.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
3 July 2025
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Not for this year’s draft, unfortunately, but having 2026 and 2027 picks from an aging Lightning squad isn’t a bad bet at all.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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After having Dirk Nowitzki, a foreign superstar who stuck with the team for his entire career, the team was looking forward to another player following suit.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Knowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowing. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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