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as in to understand
to have a practical understanding of
a career diplomat who knows several languages a fan who really knows baseball
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as in to see
to have a clear idea of
I think I know what you're trying to say
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as in information
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Recent Examples of know
Dan England, Outside, 5 Feb. 2026
It has been known to improve intestinal health according to the NIH and can help to prevent certain intestinal issues such as Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO).
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
People that are tuned into historic preservation know of this building.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
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Verb
But what does some scientist know about eating fruit, of all things, when your hamstring feels like it’s being fiddled by Satan?
—Dan England, Outside, 5 Feb. 2026
It has been known to improve intestinal health according to the NIH and can help to prevent certain intestinal issues such as Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO).
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
But independent local needlepoint shops — LNS, as in-the-know hobbyists call them — are still few and far between.
—Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
People that are tuned into historic preservation know of this building.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know
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The collar will help scientists understand the movement patterns and reproductive behavior of the Sierra Nevada red fox, providing key insights to guide conservation efforts.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Those many Americans who still understand that freedom is the magic elixir that drives growth and prosperity are exiting blue states, leaving them to stew in their left-wing, socialist, low-growth and low-opportunity juices.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Meta points to difficult childhood Kaley experienced a difficult upbringing.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Of course, some of the best opportunities to experience the world's game will be unofficial and unplanned—from spontaneous pickup games to late-night football anthem sing-alongs.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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In one of several photos included in the 3 million new Epstein files, Mountbatten-Windsor is seen kneeling on all fours over an unidentified woman on the ground.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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During the Super Bowl halftime show, the casita made an appearance again, and this time, the world would see its interior for the first time.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Indiana editor.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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Please do not include sensitive information, like the student's grades, GPA or test scores.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Known for combining high fashion with streetwear, Bad Bunny has a reputation for adventurous and subversive style.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Judges in counties with the program have a list of OFR attorneys who can be contacted and paid through legislative appropriations, rather than through court funds.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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Even the winter sun seemed to recognize the gravity of the moment, breaking through the clouds to illuminate the private dining room for the entirety of that historic afternoon.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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In recent news, FinalSpark’s Neuroplatform was accessed by a team from the University of Bristol this past summer to explore whether organoids can learn to recognize tactile information – aka Braille.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Boxer Imane Khelif admitted to having the SRY gene, located on the Y chromosome, which is found in biological males, and undergoing hormone treatments to lower testosterone levels ahead of the 2024 Olympics in an interview with the French sports publication L'Equipe.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The driver was undergoing a medical evaluation and cooperating with investigators.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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Even as statewide political dynamics shifted, his leadership remained popular and appreciated in our community.—
Stuart Schmidt Jr,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2026
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But experts, including Diaz, say eating mushrooms isn’t a necessary part of observing, learning and appreciating them.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Know.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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