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
Sources with knowledge of the incident said that a piece of debris from the crash hit the victim, leaving him with a hole in his head.
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Theodore Parisienne, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Test your knowledge of the week in news, and take last week’s quiz here.
—Melinda Yao, NBC news, 4 Apr. 2026
Learning something new or enhancing one’s knowledge or skills creates those new neural connections that improve cognitive abilities.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
The movie doesn't fully grapple with Emma's mental health issues, and the character never receives therapy to our knowledge.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
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Theodore Parisienne, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Test your knowledge of the week in news, and take last week’s quiz here.
—Melinda Yao, NBC news, 4 Apr. 2026
Learning something new or enhancing one’s knowledge or skills creates those new neural connections that improve cognitive abilities.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
The movie doesn't fully grapple with Emma's mental health issues, and the character never receives therapy to our knowledge.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowledge
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That portrayal carries real wisdom.—
Jonathan Hunt-Glassman,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Today, Moratin said his approach stems from the wisdom of Desmond Tutu, the South African bishop who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his activism against apartheid.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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As a result, Gen Z still consistently lags older generations in financial literacy across all eight key personal finance areas measured by TIAA, with many young adults struggling to answer basic questions about saving, borrowing, and investing.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Support for new state laws was strongest among Black voters — 72% — who historically have been targeted with discriminatory voting policies, including Jim Crow-era laws such as literacy tests and poll taxes.—
Phil Willon,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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April is National Donate Life Month to raise awareness that each donor can save eight lives and enhance 75 more.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The ministry further cited various activities and projects already in place that are aimed at raising awareness and supporting journalists, including a working group, an SOS line and an online platform.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Local expertise is indispensable.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Course correction is coming, with the board and Brittin, himself lacking editorial credentials, committed to hiring a deputy director general with content and journalism expertise.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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These learnings now sit at the foundation of the Buahan concept and not only ensure that the hotel leaves a positive impact on the community, but also provide guests a level of immersion into the Balinese way of life that few other hotels of this caliber have managed to deliver.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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PowerSchool is a software company that the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction uses for educator evaluations and professional learning.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Plan well in advance The buzz is big — and few Charlotte restaurant openings have gotten this much attention recently.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Thankfully, having children is not a job requirement, but your inner child will rejoice at all the attention.—
Emily Menez,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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At their best, then, prediction markets aggregate collective intelligence to weigh the likelihood of future events.—
Parker Bach,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Pixel 9a brings Google's flagship intelligence to a more accessible price point without compromising on durability or features.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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The museum spans 630,000 square feet, housing spaces for exhibitions, film screenings, public programming, education, and scholarly research.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Through adoptions, education, outreach, and field services, the shelter provides critical support to promote responsible pet care in the community.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Knowledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowledge. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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