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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
Jiji Lee, The New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2025
Doyle himself knew that such reliability could be a source of comfort.
—Alec Nevala-Lee, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025
Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2025
For those in the know, Nemacolin exists as one of the country’s premiere rural retreats.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Teen Resy: Parents can experience peace of mind knowing that their teens are brunching at restaurants that don’t serve bottomless mimosas.
—Jiji Lee, The New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2025
Doyle himself knew that such reliability could be a source of comfort.
—Alec Nevala-Lee, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
The innie and the outie know of each others’ existence, but otherwise their memories are completely separated.
—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2025
For those in the know, Nemacolin exists as one of the country’s premiere rural retreats.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Still, Republicans have said that even if that call was accurate, the C.I.A. failed in understanding other key events: how quickly the Afghan government could collapse, how Bashar al-Assad would flee Syria and how Hamas was preparing to attack Israel.Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Want to understand the impact of tech on your body and how to live better with your devices?Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
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From escaping to Bali to experiencing the northern lights in the Grand Canyon, here are the top bucket list experiences for 2025.Passport by ForbesLife, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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After experiencing its first winter storm of the season Thursday, North Texas saw light drizzle and flurries Friday morning and can expect temperatures plunging into the teens and 20s going into Saturday.Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
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The group was seen filling buckets of water from Libonati's pool and passing it among themselves to douse the smoking spots around the house.Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Biden, who was in Los Angeles and saw the baby at the hospital, announced the birth at the end of an official briefing on wildfires in Southern California.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Coyne at 203-581-5223 or call the Bridgeport Police Department tips line at 203-576-TIPS.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2025
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This is relevant—but how? Second, without more information, the number of private groups suing each other is like a tale told by an idiot: full of sound and fury, but signifying not very much to the reader.Ann Rutledge, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Sometimes, massive fires have multiple origin points, especially amid the sort of weather L.A. has experienced recently, with Santa Ana winds blowing at unusually high speeds.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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Even in that drive, the Broncos had a pair of rushing attempts that went for 5 yards or more.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Landing a space on BAFTA’s film not in the English language list was seen as practically a dead cert, but there was hope Kapadia would be recognized in the director category and perhaps even original screenplay.Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
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But all represent the crème de la crème of luxury hospitality in France and are recognized for their exceptional architecture, design, heritage, cuisine, and service—to name a few attributes.Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025
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In November last year, the Aussie-American broadcaster underwent knee surgery to correct a misalignment in his right leg.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The study underwent a suspicious peer-review process and contained questionable methods and statistics.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
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Even after the boxes containing her 1,200-plus abstract paintings were opened, their significance was not fully appreciated at first.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025
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These small acts remind your partner that they’re loved and appreciated, which can reignite feelings of closeness and attraction over time.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Know.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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