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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
For most professionals, AI represents the biggest shift in knowledge work of our careers.
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William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Officials said this is still an open investigation and anyone with information related to this case or with knowledge of any crime should come forward and contact the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 July 2026
And this is not an end in itself; NASA believes the knowledge gained from establishing such an outpost will help humanity make the next giant leap — to Mars.
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Mike Wall,
Space.com,
4 July 2026
Our goal is not to tell you what to think, but to give you the essential knowledge and understanding to come to your own intelligent conclusions.
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The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for knowledge
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Officials said this is still an open investigation and anyone with information related to this case or with knowledge of any crime should come forward and contact the Texas Department of Public Safety.
—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 July 2026
And this is not an end in itself; NASA believes the knowledge gained from establishing such an outpost will help humanity make the next giant leap — to Mars.
—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
4 July 2026
Our goal is not to tell you what to think, but to give you the essential knowledge and understanding to come to your own intelligent conclusions.
—
The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for knowledge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knowledge
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But Russert says wisdom can help the political news landscape.
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That's the kind of wisdom that takes a decade to build and one quarterly decision to permanently destroy.
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The Associated Press receives support from Charles Schwab Foundation for educational and explanatory reporting to improve financial literacy.
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Programs could combine foundational AI literacy with sector knowledge and the communication, teamwork and judgment needed in the workplace.
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There, the hotel’s overarching theme of kisetsukan, meaning seasonal awareness, is felt most evidently at Iñaki.
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Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones The Soundcore V20i earbuds have an open-ear design and a unique four-position rotatable hook to optimize stability and situational awareness.
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Elsewhere, the conversation drifts into questions about public-records databases, investigative reporting, grant applications, and the ways institutions classify professional expertise.
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But Upchurch, with more than two decades of Medicare expertise, doesn't blame beneficiaries for not paying attention or for assuming Wellcare's messages were bogus.
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At the time of its passing, state officials had expressed concerns about how students’ wellbeing could be harmed because of excessive phone use or cause distractions in their learning.
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Walmart’s website will curate several resources directed at Medicare beneficiaries, including a learning page that will help seniors interested in gaining coverage along with options for weight management support.
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In June 2024, Kelce and Swift were at the center of worldwide attention, even though their relationship wasn’t even a year old.
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The retro ensemble caught the attention of fans and press everywhere.
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Due to her limited knowledge of the lore, there were characteristics that guided her transformation.
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Swift is known for her Fourth of July parties, which have become Rhode Island lore.
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To follow through on this commitment to affordability, the system implemented the Tuition Stability Plan in 2022, which locks in a student’s tuition and systemwide fees at their freshman-year rate for the duration of their undergraduate education.
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Another $10 million will pay for voter education and outreach.
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“Knowledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowledge. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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