as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
the eternal struggle of the human race to grok its place in the grand scheme of the universe
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Recent Examples of grok
That doesn’t grok with previous estimates of the moon’s ice, which suggested a thin layer covering a thick ocean.
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Isaac Schultz / Gizmodo, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2024
The irony is how the people who grok Enlightenment still manage to remain so un-Enlightened about the people who don't.
—Chris Mooney, Discover Magazine, 11 Aug. 2011
The nature of this religious nationalism is hard for many Westerners to grok.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 6 May 2012
Overwatch 2 is a complicated game that will take a long time for new players to fully grok.
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2022
If there was any ironic intent behind the question, NeuNer didn’t seem to grok it.
—Jacob Silverman, The New Republic, 3 Mar. 2022
Physicists can’t grok the behavior of a single electron that is identical to every other electron.
—John Horgan, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2021
The developers hope graphical and feature improvements that make Age of Empires IV easy to learn will let spectators and casual players grok the basics of high-level play—not just as players, but as fans.
—Matthew Smith, Wired, 25 Oct. 2021
One of the best ways to grok it is through this experiment involving different colors of light.
—Rhett Allain, Wired, 8 Oct. 2021
Isaac Schultz / Gizmodo, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2024
The irony is how the people who grok Enlightenment still manage to remain so un-Enlightened about the people who don't.
—Chris Mooney, Discover Magazine, 11 Aug. 2011
The nature of this religious nationalism is hard for many Westerners to grok.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 6 May 2012
Overwatch 2 is a complicated game that will take a long time for new players to fully grok.
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2022
If there was any ironic intent behind the question, NeuNer didn’t seem to grok it.
—Jacob Silverman, The New Republic, 3 Mar. 2022
Physicists can’t grok the behavior of a single electron that is identical to every other electron.
—John Horgan, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2021
The developers hope graphical and feature improvements that make Age of Empires IV easy to learn will let spectators and casual players grok the basics of high-level play—not just as players, but as fans.
—Matthew Smith, Wired, 25 Oct. 2021
One of the best ways to grok it is through this experiment involving different colors of light.
—Rhett Allain, Wired, 8 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grok
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If not, it’s understood that the host will treat the group.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The opportunity to understand what went wrong vanished when Onyxx was cremated.Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
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Two items better known for cleaning swimming pools and moisturizing dry skin might help protect the Earth’s corals and decrease antibiotic resistance and pollution in the ocean.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Gaetz, a Trump loyalist known for being a rabble-rouser in Congress, has a law degree and briefly practiced law in Florida before entering politics, but has never worked as a prosecutor.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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For beginners, visual languages are much easier to initially comprehend.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Therefore, leaders must not only recognize these aspects but also comprehend the underlying reasons that drive their significance.Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Unlike cuneiform, only about half of proto cuneiform symbols have been deciphered so far.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Groups are trying to decipher what the ruling means for other proposals to connect power-hungry data centers with America's single largest source of zero-emissions 24/7 electricity.Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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No income tax benefit was recognized for these net losses.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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People are not machines, however, so recognizing your limits and finding ways to reconnect with yourself and others during detox can significantly enhance your sense of humanity and digital well-being.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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The concept of awe can be slippery to grasp, and as such, papers tend to offer examples.Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
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Understanding the Real Cost of Employee Burnout Many leaders understand that burnout impacts productivity, but not everyone grasps how deep the issue runs.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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As food writers, Helen and I appreciated all of the Carbones and Le Bernadins NYC had to offer.Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
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Encourage your team to do the same by regularly appreciating both your progress and one another.Raquel Gomes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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There were moments of vulnerability never seen from him before.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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That’s not enough of the planet’s circumference to see the horizon line begin to show off its curve.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Grok.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grok. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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