savvying

verb

Definition of savvyingnext
present participle of savvy
as in understanding
to have a clear idea of the man growled, "Don't ever date my daughter again—you savvy?"

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savvying
  1. recognizing
  2. seeing
  3. appreciating
Verb
  • But Reagan would have trouble recognizing his party.
    Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Glamour's Women of the Year is an annual awards series aimed at recognizing women who have made significant contributions to their fields, such as acting, sports, and activism.
    Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of recognizing
Verb
  • Sports and entertainment fans will be seeing a lot more of Verizon this season, as the telecommunications company has been announced as the Official Mobile Wireless Partner for the MSG Family of Companies.
    Tim Chan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • People trust recommendations from friends and are more likely to take action after seeing an influencer ad.
    Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of seeing
Verb
  • And so my trips are very much about relaxing and appreciating every moment.
    Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
  • At the time, Gyllenhaal said the partnership aimed to express the importance of slowing down, enjoying life and appreciating the beauty of art.
    Sofia Celeste, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of appreciating
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“Savvying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savvying. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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