SAVVYING Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

savvying

verb

present participle of savvy

as in understanding

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

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Thus, understanding these binary systems is vital to our understanding of stars and of galaxies in general.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2026
And yet the key to understanding a cat’s meow will often rest specifically with that cat’s caretaker.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of understanding

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Bob Howell, executive vice president and chief sales officer at Manhattan Associates, said Boscov’s has a proud history of knowing their customers and communities.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
There is no way of knowing whether other district court judges will rule, as Valenzuela did, on the question of funding connected to Title IX.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of knowing

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And navigating a website might involve deciphering images or knowing what links to click.

— Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
The prevention of future pandemics relies on information from previous outbreaks, which is one reason why deciphering the origins of the COVID-19 began is important.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of deciphering

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Her passing on Wednesday came a week before Sportico‘s annual RISE conference, recognizing the power of women in sports and an event and those like it that owe their existence to pioneering feminists like Steinem.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Still, don’t attach yourself to their expectations of you without recognizing your self-worth first and foremost.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of recognizing

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This makes for another scene where actually seeing Hal and John show their work might’ve been helpful.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
Jenkins said sextortion is another significant concern that can impact children with law enforcement seeing particularly serious impacts among teen boys.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of seeing

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The brand works on products that go beyond basic utility, focusing on items that users can carry daily while also appreciating the details behind their construction.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026
The tell-like-it-is prose of Swanson is refreshing and appreciating to read.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

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