SAVVIES Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

savvies

verb

present tense third-person singular of savvy

as in knows

to have a clear idea of the man growled, "Don't ever date my daughter again—you savvy?"

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And somebody in your plumbing meeting already knows all of this.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Then, maybe, who knows in future but definitely not right now.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of knows

Verb

Qualcomm’s chip can run Linux, along with Arduino software, and can even do computer vision, which deciphers what a camera sees and translates it into software.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
With that base knowledge and his opponent’s game tape, Nolan analyzes wide receiver alignments and deciphers the offense's attack.

— Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 18 Sep. 2025

Definition of deciphers

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Despite some of the sticking points that remain unresolved, the emerging deal still recognizes Iran’s authority over the strait.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Julissa Hernandez, legislative liaison for the district, said LAUSD recognizes the Silver Platter’s history but is still concerned about a late-night, alcohol-serving establishment adjacent to multiple schools.

— Isaac Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of recognizes

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In an oppositional reading of a media text, the audience comprehends that the message conflicts with or contradicts their personal experiences of society.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
In the end, A Guardian and a Thief is a story that comprehends hunger more deeply than the world that produces it.

— Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2025

Definition of comprehends

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Questions remain about exactly how transits through the strait will be managed and whether Washington and its allies will agree to any new arrangement that sees Hormuz jointly controlled by Iran and Oman.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Mekai, when Kanan goes to Raq’s house and sees her body on the floor, what was that like for you?

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of sees

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That’s because dishwashers are equipped with something called a turbidity sensor that basically senses the murkiness of the water and adjusts the wash cycle accordingly.

— Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
Perhaps this season can serve as a bit of vindication for Marmol, who senses a shift in how his fan base perceives him.

— Katie Woo, New York Times, 13 July 2026

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