as in to know
to have a clear idea of
I finally tumbled to the fact that I had been duped into getting involved in a phony investment scheme
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Returning for a record-breaking 23rd season on SNL, Kenan Thompson is not currently known to be dating anyone.—
Alyssa Davis,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025 -
Tiki-Ti — Los Angeles, California Arguably one of the best dive bars in the Golden State, the 20-seat Tiki-Ti was founded in 1961 by Filipino immigrant Ray Buhen and is known for its intimate atmosphere, classic rum cocktails and kitschy decor.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Trade patterns and alliances may shift but great companies understand the importance of rotating across geographies to develop talent for leadership roles.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Lyra’s quest to understand Dust brings her into confrontation with human and other worldly forces who champion moral absolutism over imagination, ignorance over knowledge, authoritarianism over free will and cold, disinterested rationality over empathy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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No, Lindsey did not decipher a few revealing tarot cards or see the future inside a crystal ball.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
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The iPhone also has the ability to decipher what objects, people or pets are in photographs taken by users.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Through the tear gas and dust, his family recognized Retes’ car and the veteran decal on his window.—
Nicole Foy,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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The awards ceremony is a first-of-its-kind international gala recognizing excellence across the space industry.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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He has not been seen in public since March, but the investigation of his activities had not previously been disclosed by Chinese authorities.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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More than 60% of European companies cite regulation as an obstacle to investment, and most see it as their biggest challenge overall.—
Jan Hammer,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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The current major storylines, such as the implosion of The Vision and the scramble for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship, are examples of the layered narratives that AI has historically struggled to comprehend.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The cacophony contained within the glass of an NHL rink can be difficult to describe, let alone comprehend.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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For much of D’Angelo’s career, critics seemed to most appreciate his brilliance by way of comparison.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, Harrison appreciates the love and support she's received from the online community, which has only strengthened her desire to continue the series.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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European allies have expressed dismay, even impolite horror, at Witkoff’s failure to grasp or recall key details of his discussions with the Kremlin.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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However, these recent checks hadn’t helped Curtis grasp anything from the original device manufacturers (ODMs) in terms of AI ramps.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Tumble (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumble%20%28to%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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