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
Your genius mentor would know you inside and out, grok your goals, track your progress, and be able to offer breathtaking personalized guidance—instantly.
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Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The deluge of casual gamers the Nintendo Wii lured in throughout the mid-aughts could not grok that the Wii U was something new and different.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Still, there’s a lot to grok from the details.
—Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
An experienced marketer who groks data’s value in the digital age, Goss and I first teamed up to make sense of so many growing number of business models built around monetizing attention and tracking online behaviors.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
That doesn’t grok with previous estimates of the moon’s ice, which suggested a thin layer covering a thick ocean.
—Isaac Schultz / Gizmodo, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2024
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
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
Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The deluge of casual gamers the Nintendo Wii lured in throughout the mid-aughts could not grok that the Wii U was something new and different.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Still, there’s a lot to grok from the details.
—Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
An experienced marketer who groks data’s value in the digital age, Goss and I first teamed up to make sense of so many growing number of business models built around monetizing attention and tracking online behaviors.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
That doesn’t grok with previous estimates of the moon’s ice, which suggested a thin layer covering a thick ocean.
—Isaac Schultz / Gizmodo, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2024
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grok
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To understand what’s at stake amid the NNSA’s workforce woes, USA TODAY interviewed current and former agency officials and reviewed decades of watchdog reports, safety records and other official documents.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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The realtor also pulled permits to help determine a timeline of events to understand when some of the damage occurred.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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On May 9, a swarm of what are believed to be Africanized honey bees, also known as killer bees, attacked and killed three horses in Comanche, Texas, just about 50 miles southeast of Eastland.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Barnett is best known for his participation in the first season of Love Island USA, which premiered in 2019.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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For traders focused on events, comprehending these historical trends might provide a potential advantage.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Anyone who’s attempted to read a paper map while navigating traffic understands the dangers of trying to comprehend the full picture mid-journey.—
Mike Caulfield,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
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Instead of administrators spending countless hours deciphering page after page of information and increasing risk of errors being made, AI agents are powering document capture for a better, more efficient way to work.—
Navaneeth Nair,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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In early May, the Vesuvius Challenge announced that contestants Marcel Roth and Micha Nowak, computer scientists at Germany’s University of Würzburg, would receive $60,000 for deciphering the title.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025
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The university is systematically revising curricula to embed AI across disciplines, recognizing both student demand and workforce needs.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Jones detailed that a toe tap allows a hitter to create space and recognize a pitch better.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
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Visual communication Your ability to present information through charts, graphs, and other visual elements helps audiences grasp complex concepts quickly.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Most adjust accordingly, but some never fully grasp the difference.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2025
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During this time, biologists also began to appreciate bird intelligence, starting with their studies of Alex, an African gray parrot who could count and identify objects.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
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Cucumbers need lots of water, but your rosemary, lavender, and thyme will not appreciate the moisture.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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The seashore added that those who see wildlife in need of help can call its hotline at (252) 216-6892.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Some people may notice improvements in six to eight weeks, but others may not see any changes until 12 weeks.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
22 May 2025
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“Grok.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grok. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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