knowingly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowingly
Adverb
  • But intentionally looking for cyclists or choosing to drive unaware can be the difference between life and death for someone who’s just trying to get home.
    Emily Pape, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Drone operation is regulated by the FAA, and state and federal agencies wildlife agencies usually prohibit drones in many natural areas, and usually forbid intentionally or inadvertently harassing wildlife with them.
    Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Adverb
  • The warheads could have been struck accidentally by drones or missiles—or deliberately attacked or stolen.
    William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Oakley is one of two dogs who were deliberately dumped during an outing with their dog trainer, leaving their family devastated.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Adverb
  • In legal proceedings, lawyers for the companies have argued that their drugs temporarily and purposely slow digestion but do not cause chronic issues such as gastroparesis, noting that side effects should disappear within about a month of going off the medications.
    Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
  • While some of her predecessors purposely aimed to bust down societal doors, Spears just wanted to excel as a pop star.
    James Dinh, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Knowingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowingly. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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