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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That’s always interesting, because then you’re confronted with your own insecurities and your own inability to understand something, so you then get excited by that.Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
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Maddy disappears and upon returning, years later, works to convince Owen (now played by Justice Smith) that the world of The Pink Opaque is realer than either understood as teens.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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Don't ever be afraid to ask questions, because there's almost always somebody there who will know what the heck is going on.Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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The energy company, once known for being founded by legendary oilman Armand Hammer, is Berkshire’s sixth-biggest equity holding.Yun Li, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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This transparency aids employees in comprehending the benefits of the new system and proactively addresses any potential concerns by mitigating uncertainty and resistance.Cory McNeley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Some of the most striking counterexamples involve individuals unable to produce or comprehend language.Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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The group can’t decipher any helpful clues from that cryptic text, but all have thoughts on the importance of the upcoming contest.EW.com, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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To decipher her code, translate the picture (or pictures) on each card into two words, then anagram the letters to spell out one of the dishes depicted on the right.Suerynn Lee, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Well, today she is recognized as the Co-Founder/CEO of HIO, delivering innovative conversational AI solutions to Property Managers at multifamily properties.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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As a result, men are the default for everything from calculating drug doses to recognizing heart attack symptoms to designing and testing car safety features.Eva Epker, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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And while the boxing is kinetically directed, Morrison grasps that the movie’s fiercest stands are taken outside the ring, when Claressa — faced with tough choices about her future — asserts herself to the people who need to hear it.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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With its distinctive brown body, white head and yellow beak, the bald eagle grasps an olive branch and arrows in its talons on the seal, which is used on official documents, military uniform buttons and every U.S. passport.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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For those who can afford it, purchasing a pro sports team is an enticing investment, as NBA franchises alone have appreciated roughly 2,200% on average since Forbes began tracking such data in 1998, and those values are expected to continue to grow.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Art collectors will appreciate the open wall space that allows for rotating works or displaying many at once.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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Decide below, then see what readers across the globe think.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Sea Kings’ final game, a 55-19 win over Twelve Bridges of Lincoln at Saddleback College in the state bowl game, saw quarterback Ryan Rakowski pass for a state record-tying six touchdowns.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Grok.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grok. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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