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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
Devon Abelman, Allure, 11 Feb. 2025
The filing is known in Italy as a CNC, and offers troubled companies the time and space to restructure and chart a path forward.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
Casual spectators come out with sketches of a wealth of musical traditions peppering Puerto Rico’s past and present, while those in the know enjoy both wistful songwriting and a maze of references to beloved music, food, and slang.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
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First and foremost, South Korea has high pollution levels, which cause skin sensitivity, and cica is known to be incredibly calming.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 11 Feb. 2025
The filing is known in Italy as a CNC, and offers troubled companies the time and space to restructure and chart a path forward.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
Be in the know about Charlotte schools Study Guide is your weekly digest of what's happening in the Charlotte area's public and private schools along with its colleges and universities, curated by our education team.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
Casual spectators come out with sketches of a wealth of musical traditions peppering Puerto Rico’s past and present, while those in the know enjoy both wistful songwriting and a maze of references to beloved music, food, and slang.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
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However, understanding these potential impacts could help prepare humanity for this possible future.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Representing immigrant moms everywhere, who appreciate the paper bag their son’s girlfriend brought home more than the vegan sliders inside, host Pascal does an incredible job of selling jokes that the audience may not fully understand, but can feel in their spirit.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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Of course these programs are experiencing simultaneous basketball revivals.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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As someone with a shadowy undereye, and often experiencing some sort of hyperpigmentation, finding the best concealer was honestly my first entrance into makeup.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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Morgan Stanley upgrades Upstart to equal weight from underweight The firm sees an improving environment for the artificial intelligence lending company.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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The final three decades of the 20th century saw a fascinating transformation of the Ferrari grand tourer (GT) that, in many ways, came full circle by the time the clock ticked 2000.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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For more information, stop by the Research and Reading Desk, or call 630-584-0076, Ext. 1.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Authorities released no information on other circumstances of the stabbings or a possible motive for the attacks.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Besides the Inability Committee, the governor has authority to remove a mayor.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The company has billions in government contracts, primarily with NASA and the Pentagon.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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Williams has been recognized with 13 Grammys on 39 nominations, for work on his own and in collaboration with artists such as Nile Rodgers, Daft Punk, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, and Janet Jackson.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Honored for his performance as legendary musician Pete Seeger in A Complete Unknown, Norton, 55, was previously recognized by the Critics Choice Awards as an individual nominee for 2014’s Birdman and as an ensemble winner for Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery and Birdman.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Our sun undergoes an 11-year cycle of magnetic activity, rising from solar minimum when there are hardly any sunspots visible, to solar maximum when there are sunspots, prominences, coronal mass ejections and flares aplenty.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Right-hander Javier Assad underwent imaging Monday on his left oblique after experiencing soreness following a workout on a bullpen day.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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So, what does the three-time MVP appreciate in an athlete?—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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The film’s title itself is a bold declaration designed to deter the wrong audience while attracting those who appreciate its message.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Know.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/know. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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