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as in aware
having inside information
exchanged a knowing look with her business partner during the sales presentation
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as in smart
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment
knowing movie producers do not invest their own money in their risky ventures
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as in conscious
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
a knowing waiver of his rights
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as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
with knowing equivocation, the witness responded to the question without really answering it
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as in understanding
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 experiencing
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
knows full well how nerve-racking it can be to speak in public
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as in seeing
to have a clear idea of
I think I know what you're trying to say
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Recent Examples of knowing
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
Vance and, by extension, Donald Trump, who selected Vance as his running mate even though the denigrating remarks were already public, are at fault for not protecting, much less knowing, the constitutional rights of childless women and, by extension, all Americans.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2024
Often, a scene’s real protagonists are in the background, such as in the knowing, near-smirking reaction shots of Fernández’s colleagues when she is named a councillor, and given two of the plum posts on the Council: Treasury and Commerce.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 30 July 2024
Her eyes, deep and knowing, hold conversations with the gods, whispering secrets of the ancient soil and the winds that have danced through the trees since time’s dawning.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 30 July 2024
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There is more collaboration, more knowing and being known, more sweetness.
—Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
Vance and, by extension, Donald Trump, who selected Vance as his running mate even though the denigrating remarks were already public, are at fault for not protecting, much less knowing, the constitutional rights of childless women and, by extension, all Americans.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2024
Often, a scene’s real protagonists are in the background, such as in the knowing, near-smirking reaction shots of Fernández’s colleagues when she is named a councillor, and given two of the plum posts on the Council: Treasury and Commerce.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 30 July 2024
Her eyes, deep and knowing, hold conversations with the gods, whispering secrets of the ancient soil and the winds that have danced through the trees since time’s dawning.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 30 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowing
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That means the company's license plates are very likely to remain vulnerable despite Rodriguez's warning—a fact, Rodriguez says, that transport policymakers and law enforcement should be aware of as digital license plates roll out across the country.Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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According to data from Our World in Data, people who are aware of the significant progress humanity has made over the last century are significantly more likely to believe that the future would be better.Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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This includes smart TVs, non-gaming laptops, phones, tablets or third party gaming devices.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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In response, social media companies’ algorithms to detect drug-selling behavior are getting smarter and are aggregating images and emojis, Fuller says.Mattha Busby, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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This time around, Meghan ditched the trailing over-skirt, the fussy updo, and the pointy shoes for a take that felt cooler and more modern—as well as commendably conscious.Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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To the conscious world, the former increasingly feels like the largest inconvenience of these examples, leaving many to question and critique its relevance—the first step in disrupting this dynamic.Akilah Sailers, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
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Working from Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay, Jenkins tries to allay a clunky narrative with his intimate and considered style.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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There’s something to be said about working that way, but the difference for Agents is that the songs were, in turn, more considered and fleshed out by the time they were brought to the band, even if those songs demanded more work afterward.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
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Outlook: The Gators need an experienced backup for Lagway.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Holiday travel today encountered several hurdles as Amtrak and airports nationwide experienced delays.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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There is no sense in which My Lady Jane is intended as an accurate historical portrayal of 16th century England; the deliberate anachronisms alone are a testament to that, not to mention the constant presence of magic.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Forensic tools can recover data from smartphones that detect changes in a phone’s orientation, screen activation and proximity to other devices, all of which can contribute to understanding whether an action was deliberate, incidental or automated.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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But the retreat was a calculated one, according to the Ukrainian Center for Defense Strategies.David Axe, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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His shocking testimony laid bare the extent of his calculated and prolonged betrayal.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Gino also expressed an interest in bringing in a third person to fulfill some of his bedroom fantasies, but Jasmine was more interested in having an open relationship.Abigail Adams, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Special teams The Flyers didn’t get any power plays against the Penguins, at least a partial reflection of not having the puck enough.Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Knowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowing. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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