1
as in science
a body of facts learned by study or experience
the forest ranger shared some of his vast knowledge of the woods with us a knowledge of local customs
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as in literacy
the understanding and information gained from being educated
the purpose of the tests is to evaluate how much knowledge you have gained in a particular subject
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as in awareness
a state of being aware
my knowledge that I was watching a true story made the film more compelling
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Recent Examples of knowledge
There is always a deeper understanding to receive and more knowledge to gain.
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Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
As of late March, more than 900 grants worth millions of dollars have been terminated, an NIH official with knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be named, told ABC News.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2025
Orbital trajectory aside, the crew members were able to lend their bodies to research, perhaps expanding knowledge of how humans can optimally live and work within the confines of a tiny spacecraft — something that may be necessary for months at a time if humans ever venture to Mars.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
But now, there’s a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, known for his wide-ranging insider knowledge.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
As of late March, more than 900 grants worth millions of dollars have been terminated, an NIH official with knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be named, told ABC News.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2025
Orbital trajectory aside, the crew members were able to lend their bodies to research, perhaps expanding knowledge of how humans can optimally live and work within the confines of a tiny spacecraft — something that may be necessary for months at a time if humans ever venture to Mars.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
But now, there’s a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, known for his wide-ranging insider knowledge.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowledge
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To build the dire wolves, scientists at Colossal, led by chief science officer Beth Shapiro, extracted DNA from a 13,000-year-old tooth and a 72,000-year-old inner ear bone and fed it into a sequencing machine.—
Andrea Marks,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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There’s a sense of whimsy to this art that celebrates both the imagination and science of wayfaring.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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This will expand credit access and improve financial literacy among entrepreneurs.—
Sarvesh Baveja,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Empowers parents with strategies to shield children from the dangers of social media while fostering digital literacy.—
Delano Massey,
Axios,
23 Mar. 2025
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The groups also plan assemblies and special events, including, for example, a week of activities themed around mental health awareness.—
Jackie Valley,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 Apr. 2025
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It's equipped with advanced lidar and stereo vision sensors for precise environmental awareness.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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On one hand, of course these outsiders view Thailand as an escape, a playground, an exotic land full of ancient foreign wisdom lost to Western civilizations.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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But investors are clearly not convinced by the wisdom of Trump’s plan.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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In turn, this impacts the level of trust and respect among those involved, fostering a supportive work environment and opening the door for continuous learning and growth.—
Andrea Wenburg,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Human dancers perform movements while wearing motion capture suits, and this data is fed into Atlas' learning model.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The case drew the attention of ex-NFL player Antonio Brown, who launched a GoFundMe campaign on the father’s behalf, according to The Augusta Chronicle.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Inspired by the attention, Mom tried to reach out to the company that manufactures the ride-on toy.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Among all other categories of race, education, and gender, more think the economy will be hurt rather than helped.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Some educators say the administration's moves to cut funding at colleges and universities amounts to a war on higher education.—
NPR,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2025
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Stauffer is particularly focused on driving awareness around the company’s unique wellness offerings, including an on-site spa, fitness classes, mindfulness sessions, and seasonal cafés for a comprehensive wellness experience.—
Kaleigh Moore,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Stress management: Meditation, mindfulness, breathing exercises, and enjoyable activities can help manage stress.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Knowledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowledge. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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