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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
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Employees increasingly desire feedback and want to know how their specific roles contribute to the company’s overall growth.
—Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Ali Pantony, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
And only 30 minutes from the capital, the Athens Riviera is a nearly 40-mile stretch of the southern suburbs alongside the Saronic Gulf, where properties like Astir Palace have welcomed affluent residents of the capital and those in the know for decades.
—Yulia Denisyuk, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Here's what to know about the White House meeting, and what Trump had to say about the Artemis II astronauts as NASA's moon program heats up.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Employees increasingly desire feedback and want to know how their specific roles contribute to the company’s overall growth.
—Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
On Bazaruto and Benguerra islands, ultra-luxe retreats have quietly welcomed in-the-know travelers in recent years, as Mozambique's tourism has steadily increased.
—Ali Pantony, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
And only 30 minutes from the capital, the Athens Riviera is a nearly 40-mile stretch of the southern suburbs alongside the Saronic Gulf, where properties like Astir Palace have welcomed affluent residents of the capital and those in the know for decades.
—Yulia Denisyuk, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know
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Brown doesn’t need social media to understand the opportunity at his fingertips.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the 1950s, Walt Disney understood that Disneyland was the necessary lifeline that allowed the Walt Disney Studios to survive the arrival of television.—
Roland Betancourt,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Meadows told the lawmakers how painful all the delays were and about the suffering Cindy experienced in her final moments alive.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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During each flight, payloads can experience a short window of microgravity that lasts just over two minutes.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The fact is that recent or older series can gain new footholds with modern viewers who haven’t seen them.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Actor Sarah Jessica Parker was seen walking down the grand staircase at the New York Public Library with Queen Camilla after a literacy event this afternoon.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Companies are required, under threat of criminal penalties, to bring new information to the government’s attention.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The information contained in this article reflects multiple conversations with various sources at the Spanish champions, all of whom wanted to speak anonymously to protect relationships.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Earnings from India’s bellwether software services exporters have reinforced investor concerns about the sector’s growth prospects, signaling that the downturn in their stocks has further to run.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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That outing followed a strong Game 3 showing, too, as Dosunmu had 25 points (10-for-15 shooting) and nine assists in that 113-96 win.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Federally recognized, the Monacans remain among the few American sovereign tribes still occupying land in their ancestral homeland.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Long before European arrival, Indigenous peoples across what is now the United States recognized the plant by its distinctive aroma and incorporated it into systems of medicine.—
Kari Traylor,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2026
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That item was expected to undergo testing.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Each robot undergoes over 80 functional tests, including stress and burn-in exercises such as squats and jogging, to eliminate early failures.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Reds manager Terry Francona has appreciated his hitters’ early-game discipline.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Both moms and dads alike appreciate the reprieve with their children.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Know.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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