1
as in wisdom
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
But early optimism about a simple deal to reduce India's high tariffs has hit roadblocks over disagreements on U.S. import duties for auto parts steel and farm goods, Indian officials with direct knowledge said.
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David Lawder, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Each new observation adds to a growing body of knowledge about the universe and our place in it.
—Oliver Swainston, Space.com, 28 June 2025
Departing experts take with them a depth of specialized knowledge, often built up over decades of fieldwork and experience.
—Molly Duerig, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
To fully leverage hybrid intelligence, individuals and organizations must cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the multidimensional nature of human experiences and expressions, combined with nuanced knowledge of AI system mechanisms, and awareness of the interplay between both.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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David Lawder, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Each new observation adds to a growing body of knowledge about the universe and our place in it.
—Oliver Swainston, Space.com, 28 June 2025
Departing experts take with them a depth of specialized knowledge, often built up over decades of fieldwork and experience.
—Molly Duerig, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
To fully leverage hybrid intelligence, individuals and organizations must cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the multidimensional nature of human experiences and expressions, combined with nuanced knowledge of AI system mechanisms, and awareness of the interplay between both.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowledge
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As the demographic crisis begins to take hold of the Western world, leaders will ignore the wisdom of wisdom at their own peril.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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But crazy times actually demand wisdom and perspective.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
26 June 2025
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Instead, institutions should integrate practical AI literacy into career-specific programs and lean on strategic partnerships with industry employers.—
Michael Hansen,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The Fort Worth Independent School District is adopting a new phonics program that officials say will further support the district’s mission to turn around its stagnant academic performance and improve its literacy scores.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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Promote awareness and offer training on AI features within your existing platforms.—
Emily Lewis-Pinnell,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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For nearly two hours, participants exchanged ideas on how to raise awareness about the impact of tariffs on small U.S. manufacturers.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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Specialized expertise is essential in designing, procuring, deploying, operating and maintaining such systems.—
Steven Carlini,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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En route, Grace employs his scientific expertise and ingenious creativity while an uncanny friendship develops with an extraterrestrial being to aid his longshot plight.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
30 June 2025
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Free or low-cost learning resources are widely available to them.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Apple spent most of WWDC going over smaller machine learning features, but did not reveal what investors and consumers increasingly want: A sophisticated Siri that can converse fluidly and get stuff done, like making a restaurant reservation.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
4 July 2025
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Borden was eventually acquitted of the crimes, but the brutal nature of the murders attracted nationwide attention and contributed to Borden’s place in popular culture.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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Big races, like the Boxing Day Race, sell out quickly, and for a couple of hours, the island’s attention shifts from its relaxing beaches to the excitement of the racetrack.—
Ana Sotelo,
The Dial,
8 July 2025
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In an interview with Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo, Bartiromo brought up a Truth Social post from Trump saying Democrats had leaked intelligence around the Iran strike, to which the president interjected that they should be prosecuted.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
29 June 2025
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This is embodied intelligence – the idea that some elements of cognition can be outsourced to the body.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 June 2025
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With the Panthers continuing to build their culture and locker room chemistry, having four rookies with comparable backgrounds and football educations can’t hurt.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2025
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Due to the poor quality of public education, thousands of private schools have sprung up.—
John Otis,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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“Knowledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/knowledge. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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