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adjective

ˈnō-iŋ How to pronounce knowing (audio)
Definition of knowingnext
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as in aware
having inside information exchanged a knowing look with her business partner during the sales presentation

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as in smart
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment knowing movie producers do not invest their own money in their risky ventures

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as in conscious
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing a knowing waiver of his rights

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as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought with knowing equivocation, the witness responded to the question without really answering it

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knowing

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verb

present participle of know
1
as in understanding
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 experiencing
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it knows full well how nerve-racking it can be to speak in public

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as in seeing
to have a clear idea of I think I know what you're trying to say

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Recent Examples of knowing
Adjective
The supposedly knowing and intending AI now becomes a political actor. — Hamilton Mann, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 His trademark smirk and knowing stare are now feared by any opponent up against Norway, but don’t be fooled into thinking Haaland isn’t serious about his career. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
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From items being stored in handwashing sinks to employees not knowing how to prevent foodborne diseases, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City-area restaurants last week. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026 Conrad had no way of knowing that Hemingway was intent on avoiding him. — Stephen Bates, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knowing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowing
  1. aware
  2. smart
  3. conscious
  4. considered
  5. understanding
  6. experiencing
  7. seeing
  8. experienced
Adjective
  • And many consumers are keenly aware of investors behind businesses.
    — Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Sühlmann had plenty of experience designing mid-engine supercars, though, something Leiters, who arrived at Porsche just a few months before him, would have been aware of.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of aware
Adjective
  • Craig was highly rated, and the plan to try to be more physical with Sammis’ pro-style attack in a league increasingly dominated by teams built in the trenches like Texas Tech, BYU and Utah seemed smart.
    — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Having experienced the dial adjust the volume on its own while the case was in my pocket, a disable option seems smart.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of smart
Adjective
  • Now, Tan-Gillespie is tasked with getting KFC’s American business back on track as the brand faces growing competition paired with more health-conscious and cash-strapped consumers.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • And while Kim tends to gravitate toward body-conscious silhouettes and plenty of skin, Kris has made a signature of sharp tailoring, statement accessories, and an unapologetic dose of flash.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of conscious
Adjective
  • Food and drink Food across the resort’s various restaurants is Greek and local but with a considered twist.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • And Moke was no longer a considered tropical cyclone after skirting Hawaii as a tropical storm, the center said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of considered
Verb
  • During that period and beyond, Hawthorne kept a series of notebooks, which scholars see as an important primary source for understanding the ideas and descriptions that informed his early writings and later novels.
    — Robert S. Levine, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The science writer Ann Finkbender wrote a charming essay about understanding this principle of life in Last Word on Nothing.
    — Shayla Love, Vox, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of understanding
Verb
  • In addition to vaccination, Public Health recommended that residents take preventive measures such as washing their hands frequently, staying home when sick and wearing masks when experiencing symptoms.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Participants step or jump off a platform more than 40 feet above the ground, experiencing a brief moment of free fall before the rope system catches them and slowly lowers them to the ground.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of experiencing
Verb
  • Thinking that writing code was the only bottleneck for deploying new software is like the Titanic seeing the tip of the iceberg and assuming there was nothing underneath it.
    — Brian Jenney, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Reading a book, a poem, seeing a painting or a sculpture, or even hearing the intro of a song.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of seeing
Adjective
  • The Horned Frogs signed Oklahoma State transfer Noah McKinney and Florida International transfer Jaheim Buchanon while also retaining experienced players like Cade Bennett and Ben Taylor-Whitfield.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Gallup found no difference in scam victimization rates by age, and experienced professionals have been duped as well.
    — Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
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“Knowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowing. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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