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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
Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 24 July 2025
But to those in the know, the study results come as no surprise.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 23 July 2025
Jolene Almendarez, The Courier-Journal, 31 July 2025
Here's what to know about daylight saving time and Texas' legislation to do away with the practice.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
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Verb
As anyone who has worked knows, the marketplace changes; what people buy or watch one year may fall out of favor or lose out to competitors.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 24 July 2025
But to those in the know, the study results come as no surprise.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 23 July 2025
Noun
Crowley, 63, was known as a larger than life figure throughout Kentucky.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Courier-Journal, 31 July 2025
Here's what to know about daylight saving time and Texas' legislation to do away with the practice.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know
Verb
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His office looks at the business' activities to understand what will take place on site.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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His attorneys have argued that Brown appears not to be competent for trial and cannot factually understand the capital murder case against him.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula and surrounding Pacific Rim regions continued to experience seismic instability, with dozens of aftershocks being reported on Saturday by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Most powerfully, scholarship recipients and their families experience moments of profound gratitude.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
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Suspect is Michael Paul Brown and was last seen in the Stumptown area.—
Jenna Sundel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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But a lot of people seem to have seen the Ricky Gervais sketch.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Under a tent behind him, trays of hamburgers and chips waited, along with workers and counselors from Louisville’s Office of Violence Prevention, armed with fliers, water bottles and information for local resources.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
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And that information is often biased by commercial considerations, changing regulations, and more.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Gateway to the South has ties to the Civil War, as the phrase was used by longtime Courier Journal editor Henry Watterson in an 1895 speech to a fraternal organization of Union veterans.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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According to Patrick Brady, the director, having a research center rather than a group of independently operating scientists can help guide a long-term vision for research.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Regardless of the era, recognizing the craft’s origins is important to understanding its evolution.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Israel, which is a full member of the U.N., is currently recognized by around 165 U.N. member states.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Downtown has undergone a building boom since the early 2000s, with dozens of new high-rise office, residential, hotel and mixed-use projects built or currently under construction.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Sitting on just shy of 3.5 acres, the grandiose 1920s home underwent a meticulous three-year renovation by architect Ira Grandberg but retains a charming, old-world feel.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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With no previous experience using a spin scrubber, our tester also appreciated its simple and intuitive design.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Many travelers also appreciate the elevated look of leather.—
Talia Ergas,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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“Know.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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