1
as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
you can order for us, since you're more knowledgeable about wine
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2
as in educated
having or displaying advanced knowledge or education
knowledgeable historians regard that story as pure fiction a knowledgeable report on the latest advances in cancer research
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Recent Examples of knowledgeable
The National Republican Congressional Committee, the House GOP campaign arm, certainly didn’t push for middecade redistricting, nor was the NRCC involved in the process, knowledgeable sources confirmed to The Dispatch (the committee declined comment).
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David M. Drucker, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Taking the exam in one’s native language permits the driver to be knowledgeable about the rules of the road while mastering English proficiency, as many immigrants do.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
The trade-off is a potentially larger depreciation and more difficulty finding parts and knowledgeable mechanics for those holding long-term.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
The concierge team is extremely knowledgeable and can help plan island tours or book restaurant reservations.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
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David M. Drucker, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Taking the exam in one’s native language permits the driver to be knowledgeable about the rules of the road while mastering English proficiency, as many immigrants do.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
The trade-off is a potentially larger depreciation and more difficulty finding parts and knowledgeable mechanics for those holding long-term.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
The concierge team is extremely knowledgeable and can help plan island tours or book restaurant reservations.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowledgeable
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The Great Square is also a good starting point to become acquainted with the colors of the stars.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
16 Nov. 2025
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Over the last few offseasons, the Toronto Blue Jays became far too acquainted with finishing in second place.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Nov. 2025
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Bad Bunny in 13 minutes both entertained and educated millions.—
Ediberto Roman,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Except for Susan, none of the children appeared to be genetically related to Silvia, Song told me, because Guojun wanted egg donors who were younger, non-Asian, and more educated.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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By monitoring market sentiment, technological progress, regulatory updates, and liquidity, investors can better manage unpredictable price movements and make informed decisions in the cryptocurrency market.—
Will Jones,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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From the outset, Phillips’ team analyzes a private database of thousands of verdicts and confidential settlements to pinpoint the value of each case and support informed decision-making.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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According to family lore, Henry had somehow circumvented the state’s strict law against educating the enslaved and become literate.—
Eugene Robinson,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2026
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The study contributes to the academic field of ethnomathematics, which identifies mathematical knowledge embedded in cultural expression by prehistoric or non-literate communities.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
16 Jan. 2026
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The galaxies that are so familiar and ubiquitous in our Universe today will die, at least in a sense, as well.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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And in an increasingly fraught world, the need for a place that feels simple and familiar — one that offers the quiet assurance that everyone belongs — becomes not just understandable, but essential.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Internal decision-making can become polarized, funding relationships strained, and exhibitions evaluated through ideological lenses rather than scholarly merit.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The fact that Katherine had been institutionalized may have tainted her scholarly reputation.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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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
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The judge said competent attorneys need to adhere to court evidence rules and be skilled tacticians.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Iowa’s 15 community colleges could offer bachelor’s degrees in high-demand workforce areas, such as health care, advanced manufacturing and skilled trades.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Knowledgeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowledgeable. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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