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verb

present participle of know

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of knowing
Adjective
Brown, in response, gave the singer a knowing look before bursting into laughter and putting her hands to her chin. EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024 There is more collaboration, more knowing and being known, more sweetness. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024 Vance and, by extension, Donald Trump, who selected Vance as his running mate even though the denigrating remarks were already public, are at fault for not protecting, much less knowing, the constitutional rights of childless women and, by extension, all Americans. Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2024 Often, a scene’s real protagonists are in the background, such as in the knowing, near-smirking reaction shots of Fernández’s colleagues when she is named a councillor, and given two of the plum posts on the Council: Treasury and Commerce. John Hopewell, Variety, 30 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for knowing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowing
Adjective
  • While most individuals are obviously aware of cyber attacks and their consequences, consistent preparation, and resilience-building are the keys to long-term success.
    James Hadley, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Many homeowners are aware of the electrical box but might not understand what the numerous switches do and might feel intimidated by the idea of working with electricity.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Solar energy, smart home tech and open-air designs are more popular, too.
    Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Learn about Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles, smart irrigation, vegetable gardening, and flower species to attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Your subconscious mind processes thousands of data points your conscious mind doesn't register.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Parade Budget conscious shoppers will find solace in the affordable price point and top-notch bra designs at Parade.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Working from Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay, Jenkins tries to allay a clunky narrative with his intimate and considered style.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Wednesday's report also said Iran has not reconsidered its September 2023 decision to ban some of the agency's most experienced inspectors from monitoring its nuclear program.
    STEPHANIE LIECHTENSTEIN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The good news is that three experienced options are battling for two spots, plus a few young players to be excited about.
    Kennington Smith III, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • This condition is what philosopher Charles Mills, speaking of the American context, labeled epistemological ignorance—a deliberate unknowing, an insistence on the myth of white superiority, of white exceptionalism.
    Christine Winter, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
  • The surprise that followed was more insidious: a slow and deliberate betrayal in court.
    Dylan Moore, National Review, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Leaders who embrace calculated risks and foster an environment where experimentation and failure are seen as opportunities for learning build more resilient and adaptable teams.
    Samantha Bergin, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The band sees taking calculated sonic risks as pivotal to its next phase.
    Paula Mejía, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • And that's the unique aspect of having unified control of the government.
    CBS News, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Purdy’s story is a reminder that having – or paying – a curious technology person can pay off in a number of ways for your company.
    Gene Marks, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025

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“Knowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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