as in understanding
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as in knowing
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 Synonyms for grokking
Noun
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While Gibson's numbers in recent seasons don’t jump off the page in a positive way, they should be viewed with the understanding that he’s played behind some horrific defensive teams.—
Chris Johnston,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025 -
Two people can go into a room, have a conversation and emerge with a completely different understanding of what took place inside that room.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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Most humiliating, Coco had loved to force Sam to repeat herself two, three, even four times before acting as if comprehension finally dawned on her.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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As the president of the United States, Trump is one of the most influential people in the world, while Swift has star power that has taken her beyond the conventional comprehension of what celebrity means.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Food and Drug Administration employees reviewing Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink were fired over the weekend as part of a broader purge of the federal workforce, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.—
Rachael Levy and Marisa Taylor,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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According to two sources with knowledge of the game plan, both teams have been in contact with Concacaf officials and are monitoring the weather.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2025
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The people shaping public perception—the filmmakers, writers, and activists—must stop seeing industry as the villain and start working with those on the front lines of innovation.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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By mastering storytelling, startups can shape public perception, create buzz, and gain a competitive edge – whether the myth aligns with reality or not.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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There is an obvious tension between celebrating the city’s birthday and recognizing the painful and violent genocide that paved way for the city’s formation.—
Joe Baker,
New York Daily News,
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
Noun
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This limits our grasp of their motives and relationships.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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Just like a great football game, success in AR takes teamwork, preparation and a firm grasp of strategy.—
Reyne Quackenbush,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In particular, health districts and hospitals are seeing more flu and pertussis, known as whooping cough.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Jan. 2025
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The games have been about playing spoiler in the NFC playoff picture and seeing what on this 2024 roster is transferrable to the future.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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With property values consistently appreciating and strong income potential, real estate remains a highly profitable investment choice.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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The first look at Sue Storm has gone a bit viral, with players…appreciating her character design.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Grokking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grokking. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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