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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Terms of the offer were not immediately known.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Saphier is primarily known for her clinical work and for her role as a contributor to Fox News and Fox Business.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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Brown doesn’t need social media to understand the opportunity at his fingertips.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the 1950s, Walt Disney understood that Disneyland was the necessary lifeline that allowed the Walt Disney Studios to survive the arrival of television.—
Roland Betancourt,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Soviet officials initially remained in denial; unable to comprehend the gravity of the situation and desperate to contain the bad publicity.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
26 Apr. 2026
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Antoinette McGarrahan, a clinical psychologist, appears to have concluded that severe mental disease or defect caused Omondi not to comprehend that his conduct was wrong.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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Federally recognized, the Monacans remain among the few American sovereign tribes still occupying land in their ancestral homeland.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Long before European arrival, Indigenous peoples across what is now the United States recognized the plant by its distinctive aroma and incorporated it into systems of medicine.—
Kari Traylor,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2026
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In corporate news, luxury conglomerate and industry bellwether LVMH reported quarterly sales that missed expectations on Monday as the sector begins to decipher the fallout from the war in the Middle East and its impact on stocks.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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The researchers then deciphered certain traits that were linked to the habit.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The fact is that recent or older series can gain new footholds with modern viewers who haven’t seen them.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Actor Sarah Jessica Parker was seen walking down the grand staircase at the New York Public Library with Queen Camilla after a literacy event this afternoon.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Instead, use your thumb and forefinger to grasp the berry at the stem and give it a gentle tug.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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The front pair of legs is raptorial, meaning they are used for catching and grasping prey.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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Reds manager Terry Francona has appreciated his hitters’ early-game discipline.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Both moms and dads alike appreciate the reprieve with their children.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Cognize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cognize. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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