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as in aware
having inside information
exchanged a knowing look with her business partner during the sales presentation
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as in smart
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment
knowing movie producers do not invest their own money in their risky ventures
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as in conscious
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
a knowing waiver of his rights
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as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
with knowing equivocation, the witness responded to the question without really answering it
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as in understanding
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 experiencing
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
knows full well how nerve-racking it can be to speak in public
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as in seeing
to have a clear idea of
I think I know what you're trying to say
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Recent Examples of knowing
Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2025
These are a few of the menu items that will earn you a knowing wink from behind the counter.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2025
Might the oversized love throw pillow be a knowing wink to the Cirque du Soleil show of the same name?
—Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The receptionist watches her leave with a knowing look — there is more to come here.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
At the end of the film, after the town has been destroyed, Death, riding upon the biblical pale horse, passes in front of Hal and his son Petey (Colin O’Brien), giving a knowing, exhausted nod.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2025
These are a few of the menu items that will earn you a knowing wink from behind the counter.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2025
Might the oversized love throw pillow be a knowing wink to the Cirque du Soleil show of the same name?
—Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The receptionist watches her leave with a knowing look — there is more to come here.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowing
Adjective
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Young musicians coming out of music schools should be aware of all the other kinds of music, and should be able to play those other types of music, because 95 percent of them will not play in symphony orchestras or as soloists.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Authorities aren't aware of any other injured, Police Chief Joe Silva said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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If you’re just getting started with rebounding and want something compact and easy to use (that doesn’t cost a small fortune), here’s a smart entry point.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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As on the first album, for lack of a smarter term, there are those really propulsive songs, and then some songs that are quite pretty and melodic too.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Processing cheap rare earth is a nasty business using dangerous acid precursors that come with inherent risks, which bump up the prices of processing in the environmentally conscious West.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The discovery triggered a kind of synaptic flooding, a wave of memory overwhelming its conscious embankment.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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Working from Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay, Jenkins tries to allay a clunky narrative with his intimate and considered style.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
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The key has been the gradual introduction of a new generation around the experienced core to supplement their talents with pace and vivacity.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Stan often sought advice from George Fletcher Babb, an experienced architect who was seventeen years older.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Choosing to slow decision-making processes and make deliberate moves can seem radical in a competitive business market, but this investment over time can result in significant changes with lasting effects.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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While clutter implies disorganization or neglect, the messy girl look is a deliberate embrace of imperfection that still feels cozy and intentional.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Prime Day itself showcased just a glimpse of what’s to come for the upcoming back-to-school season, Black Friday and holiday season: measurable impact through promotions and more calculated planning early on.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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This active and calculated planning demonstrates that a company is well prepared for the industry’s transition and positions them to lead in resilience, innovation, and sustained value creation.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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New research found that having more menopause symptoms was linked to worse cognitive and behavioral function, which are markers of dementia.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
11 Apr. 2025
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My tailbones were sore and my legs tired after nearly three days of nonstop cycling, and the thought of having the breeze at our backs on our final day boosted my mood.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Knowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowing. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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