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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
Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
This secret menu item at Amazing Thai is for those in the know
Though it isn’t listed on the menu, Dah has a few customers who request glass noodle salad.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
But give us a few more decades of carbon emissions and poor planning, and who knows?
—Chris Reed, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
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Verb
For those in the know, this is quite an achievement.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
This secret menu item at Amazing Thai is for those in the know
Though it isn’t listed on the menu, Dah has a few customers who request glass noodle salad.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Noun
This leaves the smartphone’s storage ready for more photos while the phone’s owner knows their precious photos and videos are safely stowed away on the NAS.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
But give us a few more decades of carbon emissions and poor planning, and who knows?
—Chris Reed, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know
Verb
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At first, the dog opened her eyes and then instantly started to sniff the air to understand what was going on.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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However, the evidence is mixed; researchers think larger studies are needed to understand caffeine's influence on this condition.15 What Are the Potential Downsides of Cloud Coffee?—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Journey with Marie and her valiant Nutcracker prince to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy to experience a classic story with distinctly local flair.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
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Report on Shamblin Lara's death two years later said crash could have been avoided and that pilot Joe Lara experienced spatial disorientation.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
Verb
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At Holland State Park, which is run by the state and hasn’t seen lifeguards in three decades, there’s talk among Park Township officials of implementing a lifeguard pilot program.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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Then, Shivers begins to rot away before Danica suddenly wakes up, shaken by what she’s just seen.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Under a tent behind him, trays of hamburgers and chips waited, along with workers and counselors from Louisville’s Office of Violence Prevention, armed with fliers, water bottles and information for local resources.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
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The company will work with law enforcement on the value of information provided, McFadden said.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Gateway to the South has ties to the Civil War, as the phrase was used by longtime Courier Journal editor Henry Watterson in an 1895 speech to a fraternal organization of Union veterans.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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January had the most overtime hours, amounting to 270 hours, according to data provided by the city.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Regardless of the era, recognizing the craft’s origins is important to understanding its evolution.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Israel, which is a full member of the U.N., is currently recognized by around 165 U.N. member states.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Verb
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After serving the area for 60 years, High Noon Resort recently underwent a major renovation to maintain its idyllic setting.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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All will undergo a rigorous performance evaluation in our simulator room, being trained and tested to the exact same standards used by the FAA Academy.—
Sharon DeVivo,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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With no previous experience using a spin scrubber, our tester also appreciated its simple and intuitive design.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Youngman also appreciated the ease of cooking thanks to premade sauces, stocks, and herb blends—and precut vegetables.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 July 2025
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“Know.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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