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
He can’t be named here without risking his loops at the club, but trust that his local knowledge includes which Delaware County bartenders reliably tally a light check and how to navigate every inch of Aronimink.
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Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Test your knowledge of the week in news, and take last week’s quiz here.
—Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 16 May 2026
Whoever was behind it had both the technical knowledge and the resources to complete it.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
But with some advance knowledge and planning, they often can be minimized.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
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Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Test your knowledge of the week in news, and take last week’s quiz here.
—Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 16 May 2026
Whoever was behind it had both the technical knowledge and the resources to complete it.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
But with some advance knowledge and planning, they often can be minimized.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowledge
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What is striking about this moment is that America is not merely acknowledging the Jewish roots of some of its values historically, but openly turning again to a distinctly Jewish practice as a possible source of wisdom for the present.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Moxley imparted some wisdom onto Ospreay as the two appeared to be on the top of a parking garage training, recalling when things were so simple in pro wrestling before the weight of the world bore down on his shoulders.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Astrid Suarez, director of collective impact at Niles Township’s Early Childhood Alliance, a nonprofit that provides early literacy opportunities to families, said Chamber events like this are what inspires organizations like hers to keep going.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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There is also a $500 million investment in literacy coaches and math support staff at struggling schools.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Students at a California elementary school are banding together to raise awareness and money to save the bald eagle hunting area at San Bernardino National Forest's Big Bear Valley, home of the viral bald eagles Jackie and Shadow.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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President of the Laburt Improvement Community Association, Janet Bailey handed out flyers in the community after Brooks in an effort to raise awareness abut local behavioral health services.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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In short, businesses may benefit from presenting clear expertise and credibility within their field, as AI systems often prioritize authoritative and well-structured information.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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With a mix of regional expertise and global execution in factories across Asia and Central America, Hansae is building strong partnerships and establishing itself as a go-to source for more than just manufacturing.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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One of the key skills is increasingly adaptive learning.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The Kenya Association of Private Schools had advised its members to assess the safety of students going to school, and most schools opted for online learning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Rather than focusing on the White House setting itself, White said his attention quickly turned toward how bugs could affect lighting, camera shots and the overall broadcast presentation during a live pay-per-view event.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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At full time, he was pushed forward by Will Hughes and Maxence Lacroix to take in the appreciation of the supporters, looking almost sheepish at the attention.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Miguel Díaz Canel’s comments come a day after Axios reported, citing US intelligence, that Havana had acquired hundreds of drones and discussed plans to use them against Washington’s military assets in the region.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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Company leadership and investors emphasize that operating physical retail without real-time intelligence in 2026 is equivalent to leaving billions of dollars on the table.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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When Bloomberg, a strong proponent of education reform, was seeking to increase the number of charter schools in the city, Jeffries co-sponsored a bill that more than doubled the state’s charter-school cap.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The bildungsroman was a staple of my school and college literary education.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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“Knowledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowledge. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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