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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
Kennedy French, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Coming off a franchise record with Scream 7, the highest-grossing entry in Scream‘s 30-year history, which grossed over $204M worldwide, Project X is also known for Nuremberg, Fountain of Youth, Abigail and the hit Netflix series The Night Agent.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
Berlin’s sun and prescription frames as well as its in-the-know, niche positioning have gained the brand a cult following.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The evening will be hosted by content creator Juju Green, also known as Straw Hat Goofy, marking his second year emceeing the gala.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Coming off a franchise record with Scream 7, the highest-grossing entry in Scream‘s 30-year history, which grossed over $204M worldwide, Project X is also known for Nuremberg, Fountain of Youth, Abigail and the hit Netflix series The Night Agent.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
It cannot be held against us that names of the complicit employees of DHS or other government figures in the know are being hidden from us.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
Berlin’s sun and prescription frames as well as its in-the-know, niche positioning have gained the brand a cult following.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Verb
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New transparency tools aim to help travelers understand disruptions and reduce frustration during delays and cancellations.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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And to have a guy like him who understands what the competition looks like on the floor, but is still here to kind of enhance the environment, help celebrate his teammates, give his teammates wisdom.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Why book To experience wellness the Six Senses way in one of the world’s busiest cities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Malikah Auguste, a ninth-grader at Cristo Rey and an intern with Miami Lighthouse, saw the impact the visit had on her classmates.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Whizzing by the moon up to 6,000 miles above the surface, the astronauts will also glimpse the celestial body's full disk, seeing sights that not even the Apollo astronauts witnessed.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Mental fatigue from information overload is possible when the Virgo moon confronts Mars.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Atlanta Police Department.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Kings never had the defensive activity to disrupt them much.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Political experts have also pointed out that Proposition 50 passed with a wide margin, with 64% of of voters approving the measure, so the investigation wouldn't have any impact on the results.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Before the game, the Kings honored retiring captain Anze Kopitar with a ceremony recognizing his 20-year career.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The question, then, is not how to eliminate extraction, but how to recognize it as a metabolic relation.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her favorite is the impressionist Musée d'Orsay, which is undergoing renovation through summer 2028 but remains open.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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After birth, human beings undergo infant and toddler development, moving on to child development before progressing to puberty and adolescence on the way to adulthood.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Welles said through his management company that the animal lover would appreciate donations in his memory to local animal shelters, animal rescue organizations or Humane Society chapters.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Vitello’s players appreciated the sentiment but didn’t believe his remarks were necessary.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Know.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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