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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
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
In fact, with one of the lowest average ages in the whole of the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain this season has become a team known for its young, hardworking and likeable core group of players – Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, João Neves, Barcola and Doué have all garnered plaudits.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
Jordana Comiter, People.com, 17 May 2025
Her name is synonymous with the world of Lower Manhattan hype and image making: fashionable, online, in the know.
—Joseph Bernstein, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Verb
Whether yours is filled with down, polyester, or something in between, knowing how to wash it properly can mean the difference between preserving its plush feel and ending up with a lumpy, flattened mess.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
In fact, with one of the lowest average ages in the whole of the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain this season has become a team known for its young, hardworking and likeable core group of players – Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, João Neves, Barcola and Doué have all garnered plaudits.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
Noun
Peacock In the know: The adult animation show was canceled by Peacock after one season.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 17 May 2025
Her name is synonymous with the world of Lower Manhattan hype and image making: fashionable, online, in the know.
—Joseph Bernstein, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for know
Verb
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The Times spoke to both sides, as well as multiple experts to better understand the high-stakes litigation, which faces obstacles but could shake up California’s home insurance industry.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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For a long time, a very evolved, smart person that makes poor choices sometimes can still understand what that means.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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Patrick is experiencing a career highlight following his turn as Saxon Ratliff, the son of a rich North Carolina family, in The White Lotus' third season.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Despite a decline in boating incidents, the state has experienced a rash of fatalities in recent years, with a peak of seven fatal boating incidents in 2022 resulting in nine fatalities.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2025
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Patchy Mix Betting Odds and Line Movement With Mix being somewhat of an unknown to many fight fans who spend most of their time focusing on the UFC, the opening odds for this contest saw Mix and Bautista both listed at -110.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Wolff did admit that seeing the positives were difficult, aside from the apparent step in tire management.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Noun
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McClatchy News couldn’t immediately find defense attorney information for Monroy-Lara on May 23.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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This story has been updated with additional information.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Billy has had an illustrious career over the years.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Only seven qualified American League hitters have a lower one.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
Verb
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So that we're all being recognized is what matters most.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Longtime fans of the show will recognize this as some of June’s voiceover from the very first episode.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
27 May 2025
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The agency tasked with carrying out President Donald Trump's mass deportation campaign is undergoing a major staff reorganization.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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Both have undergone a number of shifts in terminology and categorization over the years, influenced by both market forces and conversations between readers and creators.—
Vrai Kaiser,
Them.,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Shepperson said his brother B.J. loved horses and would have really appreciated what this program is doing to help other veterans.—
Kennedy Hayes,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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Clara Karger, a spokesperson for Bass, said her boss appreciates that the council gave the authority for the LAPD to increase recruitment — adding as much as 480 officers — if financial circumstances improve.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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“Know.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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