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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
Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
Many theaters are also planning special 70mm screenings, a premium format known for its sharp picture quality and enhanced viewing experience.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Lots of locals and in-the-know tourists, all mingling nicely with cocktails in hand.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
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Verb
Another program, known as Beca Bicentenario, which helps Peru’s top-performing students study abroad, was simply suspended.
—Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
Many theaters are also planning special 70mm screenings, a premium format known for its sharp picture quality and enhanced viewing experience.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Noun
Every night, in-the-know culturati line up to try their luck for rush tickets or for a barstool at Wild Cherry.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Lots of locals and in-the-know tourists, all mingling nicely with cocktails in hand.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know
Verb
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It is being built here, in MDC’s classrooms by an institution that understood early on that the city’s greatest competitive advantage was always the people already living in it.—
Miami Dade College,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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This suggests that buyers are increasingly narrowing down their talent searches to specialists that understand the unique peculiarities and context windows that come attached to different coding tools, with Anthropic’s Claude being the most popular.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Verb
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According to research developed by the Council for Community & Economic Research (C2ER), all 10 cities saw a larger cost of living increase between 2020 and 2025 compared to Los Angeles, with some cities experiencing twice as much of an increase.—
Lindsay Kornick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Why book Mangrove forests, winding rivers, and sea stacks that rise dramatically from the ocean—the 99-island archipelago of Langkawi is rich with natural wonders, and the Four Seasons property is designed to provide the best vantage for experiencing it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Montenegro and Albania are seen as the frontrunners among the Western Balkans, while Ukraine and Moldova are moving closer to opening formal membership talks.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The 29-year-old checked out of the game and was seen limping back to the locker room as the first quarter came to an end.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Apart from lowering the prices for cocktails, some more accessible information about the artworks would be handy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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People overhear the worst possible information at the worst possible moment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Verb
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For families This is a rather adult hotel, though parents traveling with kids should look into the apartments—the two-bedroom options all have two single beds in the smaller rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Firefighters had to cut open the metal drop box to extinguish the fire, and numerous ballots inside were damaged, some charred beyond recognition.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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In December, Israel became the first country to formally recognize Somaliland, and the UAE maintains an expansive commercial and military presence in the port city of Berbera.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Our partners recognize that local journalism and an informed citizenry are foundational for our society.—
Steve Coffman
June 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
Verb
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In the study, patients taking the drug lived longer compared to those undergoing chemotherapy.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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The bruise was first revealed when Judge underwent testing on the team’s off day on Monday.—
Larry Fleisher,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
Verb
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But his linebackers, for one, appreciate the sentiment.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Who says a man can’t appreciate the gleaming, obscene form of an Aston Martin supercar or the growl of its overpriced engine?—
Alex James Kane,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Know.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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