as in knows
to have a clear idea of
the man growled, "Don't ever date my daughter again—you savvy?"
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Bowles said his team understands the job in front of it.—
Rick Stroud,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Pearson understands that sentiment.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Penske recognizes the value of competition brought by Ganassi's re-entry into NASCAR.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The doctor summons an occultist (Willem Dafoe) who recognizes that Orlok incarnates the vampire Nosferatu, and that Ellen is the only person who can vanquish him—by taking him to bed at night and keeping him there until the sun rises.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Sharing praise in a public forum shows everyone on the team that the boss appreciates their work.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The stylist likes color and form, appreciates amazing workmanship, and carefully approaches details like ruffles.—
Emily Mercer,
WWD,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Of the two that would be acquired through a trade (Suzuki and Robert), Rosenthal sees the latter as being the one who is more available.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Savvies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savvies. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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