as in to know
to have a clear idea of
I finally tumbled to the fact that I had been duped into getting involved in a phony investment scheme
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About 80 warming centers were opened across the state, known as one of the nation's poorest.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
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In other words, getting hit by the single most energetic particle presently known in all the Universe would have no noticeable effect on you at all.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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London — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Britain’s Prince Andrew, has moved out of his longtime Windsor home and is now a resident of Norfolk, England, CNN understands.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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That’s what’s gotta be understood.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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As an avalanche and dead bodies ratchet up the suspense, Zach must lean on his mother’s wisdom to fight for his life while deciphering a confusing undercurrent of danger, violence and betrayal among the survivors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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But this can be tricky to decipher without a medical degree.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
21 Jan. 2026
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The selection highlights the diversity of the state’s cheesemaking tradition and features producers recognized nationally for their quality and flavor.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Investors appear to have recognized that Meta is actually monetizing this AI expenditure.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Another source said the comedian was once frequently spotted around town over the summer but hasn't been seen since.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ukrainian civilians are struggling with one of the coldest winters in years, which saw temperatures dip to minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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The company expects a little more of an impact in its Q2, but Cook said it’s fully comprehended in the above Street outlook of 48% to 49%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Losing him is impossible to comprehend.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Gleason appreciates Twitter founder Jack Dorsey for And Other Stuff, a $10 million initiative aimed at advancing Nostr and the decentralized web, and lists Shakespeare as one of their projects.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Because weddings often coincide with football weekends, summer festivals, and peak travel seasons, guests appreciate early notice.—
K.H. Koehler,
jsonline.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Emma looked around, confused at the adults fussing around him and too young, perhaps, to grasp the severity of the scene.—
Maeva Bambuck,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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And on top of it all, a social platform has merged where the AI agents can gather to compare notes, with implications that have yet to be fully grasped.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Tumble (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumble%20%28to%29. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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