as in to know
to have a clear idea of
the philosopher's claim that we can never cognize—in a fundamental sense—anything
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Recent Examples of cognize
As a social networking platform, individuals should cognize the importance of having a fully complete and impressive profile.
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Robin Ryan, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2022
Robin Ryan, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cognize
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Hopkins, who is well known for his own monstrous portrayal of Hannibal Lector in Silence of the Lambs, has been working frequently, including voicing a character in the two-part Netflix film Rebel Moon and forthcoming sci-fi flick Eyes in the Trees.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Lail, known for Netflix’s You, just reprised her role in the Five Nights at Freddy’s sequel.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2025
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The more generous read is that OpenAI, as the poster child of American AI innovation, is trying to establish some rules in what is an unregulated and rapidly expanding industry that few people outside of it understand at a technical level.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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Anyone who tells you otherwise doesn't understand physics.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
30 Jan. 2025
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The level of devastation Los Angeles has just experienced is hard for any of us to comprehend.—
Emma Marie Jenkinson,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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Famously, his digressive speeches require deep immersion in right-wing lore to comprehend.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Talk with a healthcare provider about recognizing the signs of a serious complication.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, its College of Pharmacy is recognized as the second-highest producer of Black Doctor of Pharmacy degree recipients, according to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.—
Kizzy Cox,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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Genomic sequencing, which deciphers the entire viral genome, is more ambitious.—
Lisa M. Krieger,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Here's how China's Mars rover Zhurong finds possible shoreline of ancient Red Planet ocean The presence of lava introduces a significant challenge in deciphering the geological history of the Athabasca Valles system.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Shein and Temu icons are seen displayed on a phone screen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on August 27, 2024.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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Thompson said the Mavericks’ decision to move Dončić roughly eight months following a trip to the NBA Finals was one of the most shocking moves he’s seen in his time around the NBA.—
Christian Clark,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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In footage from Moreno’s camera, Engel appears in a doorway and begins to approach Moreno with his right arm raised above his head, his hand grasping a knife.—
Christian Martinez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Bend your right knee, reach back with your right arm, and grasp your foot. 12.—
Aubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHT,
Verywell Health,
24 Jan. 2025
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At these shows, viewers largely cut off from nature’s magic were prompted to marvel at its beauty and appreciate its life-sustaining work.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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This included bobblehead characters with micro-expressions along with fungi-like environments and quirky creatures for the hallucinatory realm that the late David Lynch might’ve appreciated.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Cognize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cognize. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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