1
as in wisdom
a body of facts learned by study or experience
the forest ranger shared some of his vast knowledge of the woods with us a knowledge of local customs
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as in literacy
the understanding and information gained from being educated
the purpose of the tests is to evaluate how much knowledge you have gained in a particular subject
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as in awareness
a state of being aware
my knowledge that I was watching a true story made the film more compelling
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Recent Examples of knowledge
Wexner’s attorney told investigators that his client had no knowledge about Epstein’s crimes.
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Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Every small business article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of small business products.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Right-hander Ryan Brasier, who grew up in Wichita Falls and attended Weatherford College, is finalizing a deal for non-roster invite to major league spring training, a person with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed to The Dallas Morning News.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
All the knowledge—or ignorance—that a viewer brings to a movie, whatever knowledge a viewer gains about the making and the makers, is an inextricable part of the viewing experience.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
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Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Every small business article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of small business products.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Right-hander Ryan Brasier, who grew up in Wichita Falls and attended Weatherford College, is finalizing a deal for non-roster invite to major league spring training, a person with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed to The Dallas Morning News.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
All the knowledge—or ignorance—that a viewer brings to a movie, whatever knowledge a viewer gains about the making and the makers, is an inextricable part of the viewing experience.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowledge
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If affordability is today’s most pressing challenge, lawmakers must not confuse volume with wisdom, and instead confront the policies that continue to drive high costs and limit opportunity.—
Carol Platt Liebau,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Just as Clinton Edgar Woods saw the wisdom of combining the advantages of gasoline and electric power, so today’s hybrids could serve as a bridge while battery technology and charging infrastructure continue to mature.—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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In North Carolina, Brunswick County Schools will create digital literacy kits built around picture books to spark conversations about online safety and media literacy at every grade level.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The group offers a book club, financial literacy sessions led by one of its members, Damion Robinson, STEM training and more resources and services, depending on what members need.—
Kamal Morgan
February 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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The research team aims to explore how the patches can enhance situational awareness and monitor exposure for military personnel in hazardous environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The American Indian Movement, which brought awareness to the need for international recognition of our rights as a sovereign people, was formed in 1968 right here in Minneapolis on the infamous Franklin Avenue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ballet training is all about developing individual expertise.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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Even Ursula and Sasha rely on men for their escape, accepting that whoever has the correct experience and expertise should lead the way.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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As a result, their students experienced minimal learning loss and fewer social-emotional setbacks; public school students saw devastating declines in achievement and well-being.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Group nurtures a culture built on empowerment, agility, and continuous learning.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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There is another kind of voter fraud which has escaped the attention--whether accidentally or deliberately--of the media.—
Cal Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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In a measured but hostile tone, Rhoades called attention to a great number of complaints that had come from Coppermark.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Israeli intelligence expert Sima Shein has warned that negotiations narrowly focused on nuclear restrictions could leave Israel exposed.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The feed was sent directly to Russian intelligence.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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As uniform payment for attorneys changes the landscape of family law, training and education are at the forefront of the conversation.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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The factors that drove it have mostly played out, including Congress raising the Social Security eligibility age by two years, gains in education and life expectancy and fewer employee pensions, said Alicia Munnell, a senior adviser to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.—
Paige Winfield Cunningham The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Knowledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowledge. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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